Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1075 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Distefano.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeda misses with a hook
and Distefano counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeda is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Distefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards. #T1#
Takeda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distefano is working Takeda over against the cage.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Distefano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Distefano is working Takeda over against the cage.
Takeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Takeda wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda is trying to drag Distefano to the mat but Distefano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Distefano misses with the head strike.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeda.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Distefano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Distefano swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
Takeda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Distefano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Distefano throws a fast counter high kick but Takeda manages to duck under it in time.
Distefano throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Takeda has managed to clinch.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Takeda has Distefano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Distefano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda is trying to drag Distefano to the mat but Distefano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Distefano clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano presses Takeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Distefano prevents it.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A short right from Distefano.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano lands a right hand.
A short left from Distefano.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distefano misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano 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#
Distefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano misses the jab.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a nice right hand that sends Takeda toppling to the canvas! Takeda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Distefano finish him?!#ROC2#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Distefano moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda 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.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Distefano rattles Takeda with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Takeda tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Distefano dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Takeda stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A victorious Eric Distefano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda 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.
Sadaval misses with an uppercut.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sadaval counters with a right hand to the body.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Takeda.#T1#
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Sadaval moved out of range.
Takeda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadaval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from Takeda.
Takeda takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Takeda.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sadaval lands an overhand right.
Sadaval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadaval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sadaval quickly recovers to half guard.
Sadaval is looking to escape.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadaval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda. #ES#
Sadaval pushes Takeda off and gets back to his feet.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval circles away easily
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Sadaval thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Takeda looks winded!
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
A left lands for Takeda.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Sadaval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadaval circles away.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sadaval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Sadaval should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sadaval as Takeda shoots in.#CL#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Takeda lands a takedown into guard.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Sadaval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadaval defends it nicely.#CL#
Sadaval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range 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!
Takeda throws a combination that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sadaval counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Takeda lands a jab.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval moves out of range as Takeda strikes.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadaval pinned against the cage. Sadaval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Takeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sadaval counters by clinching up.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle.
Takeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takeda tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Takeda blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is working for takedown but Sadaval is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadaval's guard.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda throws a strike but Sadaval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Takeda had control of the position.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadaval is retaining full guard.
Takeda trying to move into half guard but instead Sadaval has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadaval's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Sadaval manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadaval did well to prevent Takeda getting side control.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadaval defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda thows a huge punch but Sadaval dodges it nicely. #ES#
Sadaval kicks off Takeda and gets to his feet.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
I think Sadaval 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval 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.

Event: GAMMA#1060 Radu v Milo
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Tenkula saw that one coming.
Tenkula throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Tenkula lands.#CL2#
Takeda moves into range and clinches up with Tenkula.
Takeda goes for a takedown attempt but Tenkula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tenkula staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Tenkula misses its target.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Tenkula bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!#TD2#
Takeda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tenkula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takeda 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.
Takeda in side control, throwing shots but Tenkula defends.
Tenkula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tenkula keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet but Takeda drags him back down.#ES#
Tenkula explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tenkula ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda cracks Tenkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Takeda shoots in and bounces Tenkula off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Tenkula has wrist control.#ES#
Tenkula wriggles free and stands up.
Takeda lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tenkula loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Tenkula misses with a body shot.
Takeda throws the left hand but Tenkula avoids the punch easily.
Tenkula digs a good hook to Takeda's body.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenkula.
Tenkula throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Takeda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tenkula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takeda is in Tenkula's guard.#ES#
Tenkula scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tenkula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeda.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Tenkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda counters with a body kick.
Tenkula slips a straight right by Takeda.
Tenkula tried to counter with a leg kick but Takeda avoided it.
Tenkula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tenkula is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tenkula misses with a head kick.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt - Tenkula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tenkula connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tenkula doesn't seem phased though.
Tenkula misses the shot to the body.
Takeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tenkula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takeda is out of range and Tenkula settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Tenkula.
Tenkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenkula tries to clinch up.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Tenkula moves out of range.
Tenkula blocks a jab.#T3#
Tenkula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tenkula defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tenkula misses.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda misses with a body kick.
Tenkula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takeda slips a jab and a cross from Tenkula.
Takeda throws a hook but Tenkula blocks it.
Tenkula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takeda wants to clinch but Tenkula slips to the side
and Tenkula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takeda's knee momentarily.
Takeda misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Tenkula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiamat Tenkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenkula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tenkula.
Tenkula tries to land a leg kick but Takeda saw it coming and moves away.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenkula misses with a head kick.
Tenkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tenkula.
Takeda jabs Tenkula right on the nose. Tenkula blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Tenkula, which made it look bad.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Tenkula saw that one coming.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
and Tenkula counters with a left to the body.
Tenkula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tenkula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Tenkula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda misses with a left hand
and Tenkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenkula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Tenkula.
Tenkula ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tenkula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda wants to clinch.
Tenkula seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tenkula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Tiamat Tenkula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeda, as that shot connected.
Tenkula scores with a hook.
Tenkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenkula.
Takeda defending well as Tenkula loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tenkula moves forwards but Takeda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenkula as he avoids it easily.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenkula but Tenkula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeda lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Tenkula.
Takeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenkula's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenkula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tenkula. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Tiamat Tenkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenkula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tenkula.
Tenkula with a hook.
Tenkula lands with a nice body punch.
Takeda feints a jab promting Tenkula to slip. Takeda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tenkula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tenkula lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tenkula.
Takeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda shoots in and drives through. Tenkula sprawls well.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda misses with a right hand
and Tenkula counters with a nice uppercut.
Tenkula scores with a one two! Takeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Tenkula defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Tenkula stuns Takeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenkula wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Tenkula connects with a solid leg kick.
Takeda throws a lazy body kick
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Tenkula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tenkula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tenkula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda lands a jab to the head.
Tenkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Tenkula.
Takeda wants to clinch but Tenkula slips to the side
letting Tenkula counter with a right hand.
Tenkula connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiamat Tenkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Tenkula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Takeda throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
Tenkula scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Tenkula.
Tenkula feints and then cracks Takeda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeda down.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tenkula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#T3#
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Tenkula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tenkula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenkula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Tenkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Takeda forces Tenkula back against the cage and clinches.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Tenkula manages to get underhooks.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenkula prevents it.
Tenkula lands a shoulder strike. #T4##TD2#
Takeda has Tenkula pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tenkula tumbling to the mat - Takeda dives into Tenkula's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenkula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Tenkula pushes Takeda off and scrambles back to his feet.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Tenkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Tenkula.
Tenkula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tenkula blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Tenkula. #TD2#
Takeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Tenkula bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Tenkula, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Tenkula against the cage but Tenkula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiamat Tenkula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Tenkula finds it's way through Takeda's defenses.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Tenkula ducks down to avoid it.
Tenkula sizes up Takeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tenkula with a nice calf kick.
Takeda throws the left hand but Tenkula avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Tenkula both land. Nice combination.
Tenkula tests Takeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
Tenkula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Takeda misses.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Tenkula.
Tenkula misses with a head kick.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenkula throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Tenkula rushes Takeda and presses him up against the cage.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeda. #TD2#
Tenkula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Takeda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tenkula to the mat. Tenkula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Tenkula scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Takeda thuds his right hand into Tenkula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenkula with a hook.
Tenkula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeda.
Tenkula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Tenkula closes the distance and clinches.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeda is trying to drag Tenkula to the mat but Tenkula just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tenkula misses with a body punch.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Tenkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tenkula gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiamat Tenkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Tenkula digs a right hand into Takeda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeda's gas tank.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tenkula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenkula blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenkula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Tenkula on the inside.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeda.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenkula prevents it.
Tenkula working aggressively here.
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiamat Tenkula has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Tenkula lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenkula.
Tenkula is pressed up against the cage. Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tenkula down to the mat. Tenkula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tenkula doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
A lazy body kick from Takeda
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tenkula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tenkula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Tenkula moves into the clinch.
Tenkula is pressed up against the cage. Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tenkula down to the mat. Tenkula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt - Tenkula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
Tenkula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeda in his tracks. #CL#
Tenkula gets a clinch.
Tenkula lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenkula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenkula digs a right hand into Takeda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeda's gas tank. #T4#
Tenkula scores with a hook to the body.#KD#
Tenkula drops Takeda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takeda! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tenkula is unloading with more strikes now! Takeda drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiamat Tenkula!
A victorious Tiamat Tenkula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Khanna swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Khanna as Takeda shoots in.
Khanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda shoots in and drives through. Khanna sprawls well.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Khanna lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeda tries to move into range but Khanna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Khanna tries to sprawl out of it but Takeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khanna lands with a good body shot.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takeda.
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!
Khanna throws a push kick but Takeda slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Takeda finds it's way through Khanna's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takeda avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Khanna moves forwards but Takeda connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Takeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khanna's guard.
Khanna pulls Takeda in close to his closed guard and prevents Takeda from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Khanna looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Khanna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Khanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khanna pulls Takeda in close to prevent any damage.
Khanna keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Khanna is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeda lands a couple of digs.
Takeda is looking to pass into half guard but Khanna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Khanna is in guard.#REVB#
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khanna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khanna has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Khanna stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.#T3#
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.
Khanna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeda looking for subs off his back but Khanna has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khanna wants to pass to mount but Takeda is defending the position.
Khanna moves nicely into side control.
Khanna is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
Takeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khanna off and has taken his back!
Can Khanna hold on?! Takeda is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khanna can't escape the position.
Khanna turns into Takeda and is now in his guard.
Khanna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khanna trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Khanna has picked Takeda up and slammed him! Takeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Khanna manages to pass to side control!
Khanna working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Takeda scores with a takedown into Khanna's guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Khanna keeps moving. #SUB2#
Khanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khanna 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.
Takeda won't allow Khanna to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khanna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khanna keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass. #T1#
Khanna controls Takeda momentarily but Takeda frees himself.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda throws an elbow that misses. Khanna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takeda's guard. Nice move by Khanna!#REVB#
Khanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Khanna forces his way into half guard.
Khanna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khanna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takeda's thigh. Takeda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Khanna showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Khanna wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Raja Khanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khanna is one step ahead there.
Khanna trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Khanna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takeda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Khanna is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khanna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there.
Takeda postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda trying to control but Khanna is working from the bottom.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khanna pulls Takeda in close to prevent any damage.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takeda stands up over Khanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Takeda trying to control but Khanna is working from the bottom.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeda. #SUB2#
Takeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khanna keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a strike but Khanna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khanna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Takeda with that takedown attempt.
Khanna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
Takeda throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
It seemed like Khanna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda scores with a hook.
Khanna tried to score with a low kick but Takeda checks it.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khanna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda misses with an uppercut.
Khanna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takeda rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanna.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khanna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Khanna slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanna.
Khanna is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
Raja Khanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda goes for a double leg but Khanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khanna continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khanna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Khanna lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Khanna lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Takeda wants the takedown. Khanna is fighting it off but Takeda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khanna's guard against the cage.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Khanna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeda is aware though and is defending well.
Khanna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Khanna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeda defends it easily.#T2#
Takeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takeda throws an elbow that misses. Khanna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takeda's guard. Nice move by Khanna!#REVB#
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Khanna from controlling successfully.
Khanna won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Khanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Khanna defends easily.
Khanna trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda keeping full guard, as Khanna tries to pass.
Khanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeda trying to control the position.
Khanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Khanna defends easily.
Khanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khanna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khanna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khanna stands and throws Takeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face as Khanna controls the position.
Khanna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khanna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khanna wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khanna 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Takeda looks to clinch
letting Ignatiev counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatiev pinned against the cage. Ignatiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.#TD2#
Takeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ignatiev 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.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatiev has control of Takeda's left arm, preventing Takeda from doing any damage.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ignatiev trying to keep a closed guard but Takeda is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignatiev tries to get out of the position.
Ignatiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Ignatiev blocks nicely.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda postures up in Ignatiev's guard and throws a big left but Ignatiev blocks it.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatiev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Takeda postures up.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ignatiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev seems keen to control Takeda's posture.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatiev controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Takeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ignatiev is posturing up here but Takeda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ignatiev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ignatiev has to tap! Slick submission there by Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
A less than humble Kazuki Takeda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1037 Bonney v River
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda 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.#BC#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang slips a jab from Takeda.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Takeda takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandiang but Mandiang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeda with a jab.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Mandiang circles away easily
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Mandiang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Takeda tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Takeda tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks Takeda with an uppercut!
Takeda cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda with a poor takedown
and Mandiang counters with a left to the body.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Takeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda with a nice cross.
Mandiang misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeda lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Mandiang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Takeda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Mandiang can't break the clinch.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandiang's elbow.
Mandiang wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mandiang manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang scores with a head kick. Takeda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandiang as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takeda lands with a good body shot.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Mandiang scores with a hook to the body. Takeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a shot to the body
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Mandiang misses its intended target.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandiang's waist but Mandiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandiang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Mandiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Takeda moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.#T4#
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Mandiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard.
Takeda is fighting to break Mandiang's control of his arms but Mandiang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Mandiang blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda throws a strike but Mandiang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mandiang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Takeda finds it's way through Mandiang's defenses.
Takeda lunges at Mandiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandiang's hand.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandiang wants to break free but Takeda has control.
Mandiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mandiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely. #CL2#
Takeda forces Mandiang back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mandiang is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeda has double underhooks.
Mandiang is trying to push Takeda away but Takeda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Takeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Takeda working the ground and pound but Mandiang is defending the strikes.
Takeda working the strikes but Mandiang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Mandiang is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Takeda.
Takeda stops Mandiang from getting back to his feet.
Takeda misses with a head shot. Mandiang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandiang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Takeda stands up over Mandiang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Mandiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.#SUB2#
Takeda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mandiang escapes and throws Takeda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Mandiang keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU#
Mandiang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mandiang defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang avoids it really well and circles away.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang works Takeda's body with a nice hook.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Takeda takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Takeda lands a head shot.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Takeda wants to clinch but Mandiang slips to the side
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takeda defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Mandiang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Takeda lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandiang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mandiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Mandiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda scores with a hook.
Takeda blocks a head kick by Mandiang. #TD2#
Takeda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeda.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda throwing strikes but missing.
Takeda lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Takeda trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Takeda landing with the ground and pound.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda won't allow Mandiang to get back to his feet.
Mandiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Takeda works over Mandiang with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeda throws an elbow that misses. Mandiang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takeda's guard. Nice move by Mandiang!#REVR#
Mandiang wants to stand but Takeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mandiang is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Takeda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Mandiang stands up from Takeda's guard - Mandiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
I think Mandiang 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
After winning the bout, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 507: King VS Deane
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ignatiev to the ground. Takeda is now in Ignatiev's guard.
Ignatiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Takeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ignatiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeda.
Takeda with a nice head shot there.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatiev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Ignatiev has control of Takeda's left arm, preventing Takeda from doing any damage.
Takeda postures up in Ignatiev's guard and throws a big left but Ignatiev blocks it. #T1#
Takeda forces his way into half guard.
Takeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatiev defends it well.
Ignatiev keeping hold of Takeda's head, controlling as best he can.
Takeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeda throwing shots but Ignatiev is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ignatiev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Ignatiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatiev is positioning himself well to prevent Takeda advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takeda lands a nice short elbow.
Ignatiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignatiev trying to control here.
Ignatiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Takeda winds up and cracks Ignatiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Takeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Ignatiev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatiev defending well though.
Ignatiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ignatiev has hold of Takeda's hands but Takeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatiev is trying to control but can't.
Ignatiev tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.#T4#
Takeda working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatiev's hands.
Ignatiev cracks Takeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Ignatiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda 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.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev controlling Takeda's posture.
Takeda trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ignatiev is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Ignatiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeda is working Ignatiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takeda pushes down on Ignatiev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazuki Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Ignatiev is working away.
Takeda lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Ignatiev wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignatiev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ignatiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda tries to pass to full mount but Ignatiev defends it.
Takeda throwing shots but Ignatiev is blocking nicely.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatiev can do to turn this around?
Ignatiev has hold of Takeda's hands but Takeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatiev keeping control of the position.
Ignatiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ignatiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeda.
Takeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeda prevents Ignatiev from improving his position.
Ignatiev is looking to control Takeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatiev avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatiev defends the submission attempt.
Ignatiev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takeda postures up in Ignatiev's guard and throws a big left but Ignatiev blocks it. #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.
Ignatiev pulls Takeda in close to his closed guard and prevents Takeda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Ignatiev keeps moving.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ignatiev is pulling down on Takeda's head to control his posture.
Ignatiev trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatiev has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatiev is trying to keep Takeda in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Ignatiev throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeda dives in and grabs Ignatiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes down on Takeda's head and hops out.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Takeda avoids it with no problem.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatiev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatiev is looking for the big counter here.
Ignatiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatiev! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with a good body shot.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takeda throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Takeda.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ignatiev throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Nikolai Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatiev stuffs the takedown.
Takeda cracks Ignatiev with an open hand slap.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatiev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.#T3#
Takeda shoots in but Ignatiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda shoots in but Ignatiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Ignatiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
Takeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Takeda moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatiev leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takeda moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ignatiev.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Takeda gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Camden fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Camden.
Camden tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Takeda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Camden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camden manages to avoid it.
Takeda dives in and grabs Camden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camden pushes down on Takeda's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camden tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camden swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.#CL2#
Camden clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Camden told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Takeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camden prevents a body shot from Takeda. #TD#
Takeda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Camden regains guard immediately.
Takeda won't allow Camden to sweep him here.
Camden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Camden has wrist control.
Takeda distracts Camden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Camden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camden wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him. #T2#
Camden looking to control.
Takeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Camden's brow.
Camden wants to stand but Takeda is controlling the position.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving.
Camden is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Camden's brow.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving. #T3#
Camden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camden wants to sweep but no luck.
Camden looking to control.
Takeda sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda digs a good body shot into Camden's ribs.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camden is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Camden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Takeda is nestled in close to Camden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda stops Camden from getting back to his feet.
Camden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda.
Takeda drops an elbow to the side of Camden's head.
Takeda working Camden over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camden is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Camden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeda cracks Camden with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Takeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Camden tries to sprawl out of it but Takeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camden tries to clinch up.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takeda sizes up Camden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda moves out of range.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Camden moved out of range nicely.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Camden gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takeda stalling the fight.
Camden misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Camden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camden swivels and escapes.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Camden.
Camden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda swings widly with a right hand
and Camden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camden wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Camden does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Takeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Camden.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda moves out of range.
Camden tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Camden.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazuki Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Camden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda throws a jab when Camden was well out of range.
Camden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camden throws the kick towards the body but Takeda avoids it.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camden slips a straight right by Takeda.#T3#
Camden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Camden drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Camden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camden lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Camden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda can't get the takedown.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Camden controls his hands.
Camden blocking some punches.
Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takeda wants to stall.
Takeda stalling.
Camden lands a knee to the body.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeda has Camden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Camden lands an elbow just above Takeda 's eye.
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 Kazuki Takeda 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda shoots in but Camden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Camden unleashes a big counter combination but Takeda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Camden slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camden pinned against the cage. Camden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Takeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camden regains half guard.#ES2#
Camden manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takeda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Camden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeda lands with a light punch inside.
Camden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Jaco Camden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Camden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Camden can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camden is defending well.
Takeda avoids a wild elbow strike from Camden.
A right hook to the body lands for Camden.
Takeda blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camden.
Camden swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Camden lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Takeda.
Camden lands a nice elbow.
Camden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takeda avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Camden lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.
Camden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Takeda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Camden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Takeda is looking to clinch.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeda misses the jab.#T1#
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov cracks Takeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Takeda moved away.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeda throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov tries to work over Takeda's front leg with a kick but Takeda checks it. #TD#
Takeda gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.

Kersikov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Takeda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Takeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it. #TD#
Takeda jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov to the mat. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boyko Kersikov 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#
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Takeda steps away.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takeda connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takeda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Takeda blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takeda misses with a straight left. #T2#
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Takeda swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Takeda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Takeda's leg. Takeda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov 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.
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeda slips under a jab from Kersikov.
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!
Takeda tries to clinch up.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takeda throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takeda blocks the body kick. #TD#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Takeda takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Takeda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Takeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov seems keen to control Takeda's posture.
Takeda postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeda 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeda jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Takeda manages to step out the way in time.
Takeda tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takeda's hands.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Takeda moves out of range easily.
Takeda swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Takeda jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Kersikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takeda.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Takeda slaps the foot to one side.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Takeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov cracks Takeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Takeda misses with a body shot.
A big right from Takeda misses.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaupens.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaupens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Takeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeda moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Takeda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kaupens kicks Takeda off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaupens quickly recovers to half guard.

Kaupens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaupens misses the target.
Kaupens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaupens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaupens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaupens tries to escape but Takeda is in control. #T2#
Kaupens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Takeda wants to control but Kaupens is keeping him busy.
Takeda working the ground and pound.
Kaupens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takeda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda landing a few strikes.
Takeda 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.
Kaupens pushes Takeda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takeda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaupens is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Takeda landing a few strikes.
Takeda lands an elbow.
Kaupens is trying to get back to his feet.
Takeda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaupens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Takeda drags him back down.
Takeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Takeda drags him back down.
Takeda scoring with punches from side control.
Kaupens tries to escape but Takeda is in control. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaupens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kaupens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Takeda lands a nice forearm strike.
Takeda is chipping away with strikes.
Kaupens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Takeda.
Takeda is looking to take a break and control but Kaupens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeda scoring with punches and elbows.
Kaupens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takeda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Kaupens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Kaupens leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Takeda walks into a stiff left hand from Kaupens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeda with a poor takedown
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Takeda jabs Kaupens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Kaupens takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Takeda 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.
Takeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takeda stops Kaupens from standing up.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Kaupens blocks nicely.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaupens has wrist control.
Takeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kaupens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Kaupens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Takeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Kaupens.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
Takeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda misses with a double jab
and Kaupens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaupens's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaupens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Takeda scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Takeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaupens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Takeda scores with a body shot.
Kaupens throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Kaupens scores with a one two! Takeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kaupens does it's job there.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaupens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeda clobbers Kaupens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Kaupens jabs Takeda right on the nose. Takeda blinks but takes it well.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ansis Kaupens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaupens misses the target.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaupens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but Kaupens shows good takedown defense.
Takeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaupens's head.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaupens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens punishes Takeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takeda backs up against the cage.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaupens avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kaupens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeda.#TD2#
Takeda gets the takedown into side control.

Kaupens bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ansis Kaupens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.#T2#
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Takeda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Kaupens throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Kaupens.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Takeda moves into the clinch.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Takeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaupens after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda cracks Kaupens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaupens, which made it look bad.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Kaupens. #TD2#
Kaupens gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaupens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaupens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaupens keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #ES#
Kaupens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ansis Kaupens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaupens 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Takeda misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takeda misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mukunzi sprawls well. Mukunzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Mukunzi, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Mukunzi against the cage but Mukunzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi - that landed with a thud.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike. #T2#
A short right from Mukunzi.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Takeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi scores with a nice body kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takeda takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mukunzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mukunzi.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Takeda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeda, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Takeda misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mukunzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda. #T2#
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Takeda. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Mukunzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeda defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Takeda works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Takeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick. #T3#
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Mukunzi should have avoided that one.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi clobbers Takeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takeda lands with a nice body punch.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Mukunzi with an uppercut!#T4#
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Takeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi jabs Takeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi thinks about the counter body kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Takeda avoids it with no problem.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Mukunzi off the cage and back into range.
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 Kazuki Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi is looking for the big counter here.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeda scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi lands with a nice body kick.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi fakes the leg kick and cracks Takeda in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Takeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Takeda throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Takeda misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Takeda was not able to check. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mukunzi.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takeda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mukunzi eats them both and turns towards Takeda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Takeda - just one landing.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Takeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda slips a jab from Rocksaw.
Takeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocksaw counters with a series of strikes. Takeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Rocksaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda misses with a hook. Rocksaw ducked under it nicely.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Rocksaw swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda misses the jab.
Jab from Rocksaw.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rocksaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Takeda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocksaw looks to land a body kick but Takeda moved away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda 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.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot.
Takeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rocksaw misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Takeda counters with a shoot takedown. Rocksaw fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Rocksaw blocks nicely.
Rocksaw keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocksaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocksaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocksaw! #REVR##T3#
Rocksaw scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rocksaw working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takeda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rocksaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocksaw trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Rocksaw prevents Takeda from improving his position.
Takeda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Rocksaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Takeda is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rocksaw is tapping! Great win for Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022

178 cm
29 yrs
150 lbs

185 cm
26 yrs
188 lbs

Nagashima

Takeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kaoru Nagashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeda gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nagashima (0) vs (2) Takeda
Nagashima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeda's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nagashima (4) vs (2) Takeda#SUB#
Takeda showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Takeda is having to fend off submission attempts from Nagashima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Nagashima doesn't have the hooks in though and Takeda manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagashima (4) vs (4) Takeda#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nagashima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeda defends it easily.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagashima is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takeda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nagashima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takeda 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 Nagashima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (4) vs (7) Takeda#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagashima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nagashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagashima seems a little lost for a moment, as Takeda dominates the positioning.
Nagashima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nagashima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda stalling. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Takeda passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (4) vs (10) Takeda#T2#
Takeda happy to just control the position for now.
Nagashima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nagashima is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagashima defends it well. #SUB#
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagashima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but Nagashima defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4##SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5##SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nagashima is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda. #SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagashima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB2#
Takeda is working for a kimura but Nagashima is defending it quite comfortably.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Nagashima is working away. #SUB#
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (4) vs (13) Takeda#T7#
Takeda wants to control but Nagashima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nagashima, who protects the arm well.
Nagashima is looking to reverse the position.
Nagashima is trying to work for a sweep but Takeda has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nagashima (4) vs (15) Takeda
Takeda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nagashima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeda works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (4) vs (18) Takeda#T8#
Nagashima manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Nagashima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Takeda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (4) vs (21) Takeda
Nagashima can't escape the position.
Takeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeda is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nagashima is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nagashima (4) vs (24) Takeda
Takeda keeps control of the position as Nagashima tries to break free. #T9#
Nagashima is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nagashima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nagashima for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Nagashima right now. #SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to defend against the choke here but Takeda has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takeda Tightens the hold and Nagashima taps out furiously! Takeda displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuki Takeda!
Our winner, Kazuki Takeda, 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.
Kaoru Nagashima spoke after the fight, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

Event: Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022

185 cm
25 yrs
188 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs

Takeda

Laitila

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kazuki Takeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitila as he jumps to the side.
Laitila wants to counter with a clinch but Takeda pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Laitila has closed the distance and engaged Takeda in a clinch. #TD2#
Laitila pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Takeda controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Laitila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (0) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Laitila wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeda turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (5) Laitila
Takeda wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Takeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Takeda tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T5#
Takeda trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Takeda content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Laitila tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Takeda uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (5) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila tries to hold on but Takeda postures up.#T7#
Takeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda fails to advance to Laitila's back.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (5) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Takeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (7) vs (7) Laitila
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Takeda trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeda defends it easily.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Laitila is controlling Takeda's posture.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila looking to control.
Takeda stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position. #T11#
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila wants to control the position but Takeda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here. #T12#
Takeda is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Takeda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Laitila won't allow Takeda to pass to mount.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila won't allow Takeda to pass to mount. #SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeda is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Takeda is controlling the pace. #T14#
Takeda is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Laitila is looking to control Takeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laitila gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laitila wins on points by 8 to 7.

Event: Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022

150 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
188 lbs

Dhelan

Takeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dhelan has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Takeda decides to pull guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Dhelan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (3) vs (0) Takeda
Dhelan just content to control the position.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhelan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Takeda stops Dhelan from passing to mount.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Dhelan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan gets to mount! Takeda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (5) vs (0) Takeda
Dhelan avoids the attempt from Takeda to control.
Dhelan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Dhelan has hold of Takeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dhelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeda has worked his arm free - good work by Takeda! #SUB#
Dhelan swings around for an armbar but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dhelan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Takeda#T3##SUB#
Dhelan working for submissions but it's allowed Takeda to get to half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda is looking to stall here but Dhelan recovers full guard.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dhelan has locked up a guillotine! Dhelan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Takeda is holding on here and Dhelan must be using up a lot of energy. Takeda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dhelan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhan Dhelan!
After winning the bout, Zhan Dhelan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022

181 cm
26 yrs
222 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
188 lbs

Bolt

Takeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolt leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeda's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolt (2) vs (0) Takeda
Takeda wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it.
Bolt is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Bolt seems content to control.#T1#
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Takeda trying to control here.
Bolt prevents Takeda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Bolt 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.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Bolt is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Takeda has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Bolt is in a lot of trouble! Takeda is straining to finish and he's done it! Bolt taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuki Takeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022

175 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
189 lbs

Dubberly

Takeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeda dives in and scores a takedown into Dubberly's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (0) vs (2) Takeda
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to control the position here.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Dubberly is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here. #T2#
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Takeda stays in close to Dubberly's body and controls the position.
Dubberly looking to control.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly 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.
Takeda content to stall in guard here.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takeda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly controlling Takeda's posture.
Takeda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Takeda
Takeda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda working for a triangle but Dubberly defends it easily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Dubberly won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Dubberly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Takeda has his feet on Dubberly's thighs here. He's pushed Dubberly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dubberly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
White moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.#TD#
Takeda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Takeda is working to tighten his grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeda is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Takeda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuki Takeda!
Our winner, Kazuki Takeda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Slavic FL 31 Rochester-Takeda
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Takeda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rochester.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Rochester.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rochester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rochester misses with an uppercut.
Rochester misses with a right hand
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rochester misses with a hook
and Rochester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rochester slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rochester.
Takeda throws out a counter right but Rochester avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rochester dips to his left and cracks Takeda with an uppercut!#T1#
Takeda blocks the body kick.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Rochester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takeda momentarily.
Takeda throws an off balance right hand
and Rochester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takeda really felt that one!
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rochester to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda sizes up Rochester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rochester throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rochester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Rochester.
Rochester is looking to chop away at Takeda's legs.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rochester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda works Rochester's body with a nice hook.
Rochester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Rochester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.#CUT2#It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Rochester tests Takeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rochester throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Takeda counters with a takedown into side control.
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.#T3#
Takeda working the ground and pound.
Rochester gets back to half guard.
Rochester is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Rochester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Takeda throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rochester working for a triangle but Takeda defends it easily.
Takeda trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Takeda working some strikes from top 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.#SUB#
Rochester working for submissions but it's allowed Takeda to get to half guard.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arlo Rochester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arlo Rochester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Rochester throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Takeda counters with a right hand that sends Rochester tumbling to the canvas! Can Takeda finish him? He dives into Rochester's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Rochester is rocked!
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Rochester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rochester wants to sweep here but Takeda controlling him for the moment.
Rochester seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takeda working his ground and pound in the gym.
Takeda postures up. #SUB#
Rochester has his feet on Takeda's thighs here. He's pushed Takeda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Takeda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arlo Rochester!
Arlo Rochester retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Arlo Rochester made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Slavic FL 26
Date: Apr 26, 2022

#R1#
Sole drops his hands momentarily and Takeda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Sole clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Sole.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeda blocks a body shot from Sole.
Sole swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Takeda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards. #BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sole moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC2#
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sole is looking to clinch. #CL#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Takeda pulls guard successfully.
Sole tries to stand but Takeda is controlling from the bottom.
Sole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Sole content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takeda has locked up a guillotine! Takeda's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sole is holding on here and Takeda must be using up a lot of energy. Sole has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takeda gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jacks Sole was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'.

Event: Slavic FL 23
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bounty closes the distance and clinches.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty stops a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Bounty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takeda has him pressed against the ropes.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Takeda jumps into guard, dragging Bounty to the mat. #SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Bounty defends it easily. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty wants to get up but he can't break Takeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Bounty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bounty wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Bounty has wrist control.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda trying to control but Bounty is working from the bottom.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bounty wants to stand but Takeda is controlling the position.
Bounty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bounty is keeping the position for now.
Takeda with a nice head shot there.
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.
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Takeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeda working the strikes but Bounty uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Takeda 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.
Takeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bounty is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda passes to full mount!
Bounty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bounty is squirming around, avoiding Takeda's attempts to control the action.
Bounty holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takeda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Takeda landing shots from mount.
Takeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda with shots to the head and body - Bounty looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takeda lands a heavy elbow.
Takeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bounty is looking to escape. #SUB#
Takeda has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bounty is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Kazuki Takeda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jamie Bounty was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not getting younger but I'm glad to have such opportunity to fight. '.

Event: Slavic FL 19
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
Trucks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trucks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks 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.
Takeda connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeda enables Trucks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trucks lands a couple of elbows.
Trucks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.
Trucks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Trucks rushes Takeda and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Trucks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takeda uses from the top position.
Trucks 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##T2##SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a kimura but Takeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trucks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trucks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Trucks is controlling well. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trucks.
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.
Trucks with the ground and pound but Takeda uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trucks pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takeda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takeda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Trucks gets back to half guard.#T4#
Trucks trying to control here.
Takeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Trucks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeda distracts Trucks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trucks fails to land the takedown.
Trucks dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Trucks's head and hops out.
Trucks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuki Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.
Trucks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Trucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trucks with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda cracks Trucks with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Derek Trucks's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Trucks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Trucks looks to clinch but Takeda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Trucks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Derek Trucks spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not my first rodeo! See you on the matt again!'.

Event: Slavic FL 14: Stop War
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
OConnor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
OConnor takes one to the side of the head.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but OConnor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Takeda cracks a nice hook into OConnor's ribs.
OConnor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Takeda coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but OConnor moved out of range nicely.
OConnor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takeda.
OConnor gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Takeda gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Kazuki Takeda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1#
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. IronSide should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.#KD2#
Takeda cracks IronSide with an uppercut from hell and IronSide crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Takeda's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#IronSide is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now IronSide is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oh IronSide is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing good reports from IronSide'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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IronSide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeda is tightening it up a little... IronSide has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! IronSide reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! IronSide taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda is the new middleweight champion!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeda enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie lying in Takeda's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takeda decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gracie taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
Our winner, Kazuki Takeda, 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.
The defeated Eliz Gracie had this to say: 'Thats my fifth loss in my career, tough pill to swallow but i'll be taking some time off as of now, I don't know about my next fight and my status on fighting right now, another fight wouldn't hurt, maybe but i'd love to leave off a win, so lets see what happens man, as of now i'm just sitting out.'.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

185 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
214 lbs

Takeda

Hanagan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuki Takeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeda defends it well.#TD#
Takeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanagan sprawls well initially but Takeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (0) Hanagan#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Hanagan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #SUB#
Hanagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeda 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. #SUB#
Takeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanagan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Hanagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Hanagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Takeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeda, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that Hanagan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Hanagan pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanagan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (2) vs (5) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeda (2) vs (7) Hanagan
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Hanagan 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.
Hanagan wants to take Takeda's back here but Takeda is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Takeda working to try and regain half guard.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Takeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Takeda can't escape the position. #T6#
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan mounts Takeda! Really nice guard pass there! #T7#
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takeda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Takeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan wants to take his opponent's back but Takeda doesn't allow it.
Takeda is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan is continuing to stall.
Takeda tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
Hanagan fails to take his opponent's back.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takeda works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Hanagan pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Takeda is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Takeda won't allow it.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan 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.
Takeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Hanagan pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda is breathing heavily.#T12##SUB2#
Hanagan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanagan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeda's guard.
Hanagan controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Takeda won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount. #T13#
Hanagan passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Hanagan the control monster continue. Boring.
Hanagan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Takeda can't escape the position. #T14#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda has given up his back here. Will Hanagan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeda (2) vs (13) Hanagan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Dixon throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon'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.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takeda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takeda is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Takeda.
Dixon trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up.
Takeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeda works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeda's guard. #REVR#
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Takeda is working Dixon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takeda 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.
Takeda 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#
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Takeda with the ground and pound but Dixon uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeda postures up.
Takeda passes Dixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeda slips a nice elbow through Dixon's hands, connecting with Dixon's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy. #T4#
Ground and pound from Takeda. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up. #SUB2#
Takeda 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.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeda wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Dixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dixon scores with a one two! Takeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon walks into a straight right hand from Takeda.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Takeda has Dixon up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Takeda jumps into guard, dragging Dixon to the mat. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
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!
Takeda works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeda is fighting to break Dixon's control of his arms but Dixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Takeda slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Dixon 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.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
Takeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Takeda trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takeda working some strikes from top position.
Takeda stands up over Dixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda with a nice head shot there.
Takeda stands and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takeda cracks Dixon with a big right hand but Dixon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Takeda working the ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda lands an elbow.
Takeda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dixon to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Takeda working the body and head with strikes.
Takeda is putting a hurting on Dixon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dixon tries to bench press Takeda off him but Takeda keeps the position.
Takeda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dixon some visible discomfort.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda looks up at the clock and then as Dixon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takeda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Takeda working the body and head with strikes.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takeda moves into full guard. #T3#
Dixon postures up.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dixon's guard. #REVB#
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.#SUB2#
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.#T4#
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dixon's guard. #REVB#
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there.
Takeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dixon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon digs a good hook to Takeda's body. #CL2#
Takeda clinches with his opponent.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda jumps guard but Dixon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dixon being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Takeda pulls Dixon into guard. #T1#
Takeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon stays in close to Takeda's body and controls the position.
Dixon trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Takeda looking to control.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Dixon advances to half guard.
Dixon moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that!
Takeda is working to get back to half guard.
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dixon controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dixon trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Takeda gets back to full guard.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda seems keen to control Dixon's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takeda looking to control.
Takeda is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda lands the left hand.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.

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 Ali Dixon.
I think Takeda 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kushnirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov throws a combination. Takeda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Takeda throws a counter combo.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Takeda has Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.#T1##TD2#
Takeda pulls Kushnirov into guard.
Takeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kushnirov wants to stand and escape but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Takeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kushnirov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takeda, into his guard. #REVR#
Kushnirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda looking to control.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kushnirov wants to get up but he can't break Takeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kushnirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnirov won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kushnirov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kushnirov has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kushnirov defends well.
Kushnirov wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Kushnirov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Kushnirov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Kushnirov.#SUB2#
Takeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kushnirov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takeda, into his guard. #REVR#
Kushnirov wants to stand but Takeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kushnirov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.#SU#
Kushnirov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Takeda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov thuds his shin into the meat of Takeda's side.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Takeda has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
We've been told by Kushnirov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takeda will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him. #T2#
Takeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeda scrambles back to his feet.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Takeda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takeda throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Takeda instigates a clinch.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kushnirov smiles and moves away.
Kushnirov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Takeda jumps back.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Takeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
Takeda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kushnirov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a wild body kick that Takeda sees coming a mile off.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takeda just manages to avoid it.
Takeda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kushnirov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Takeda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeda should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takeda misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Takeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick which misses Takeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeda tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Takeda ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov. #CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Takeda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kushnirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnirov won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #T3#
Kushnirov passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kushnirov trying to control from Takeda's half guard. Takeda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kushnirov looking to sit in guard and control but Takeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takeda with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Takeda is in close to Kushnirov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Kushnirov has wrist control.#ES#
Kushnirov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Takeda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Takeda stalling in the clinch but Kushnirov improves position.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
After the fight, Ilya Kushnirov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Koslov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Koslov keeps moving and retains side control.
Koslov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Takeda Clan Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Koslov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov in side control, throwing shots but Takeda defends.
Koslov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takeda some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Koslov.#SUB2#
Koslov swings around for an armbar but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koslov's guard.
Takeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Koslov wants to control but Takeda postures up.#SUB#
Takeda swings around for an armbar but Koslov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takeda's guard.#SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koslov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koslov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koslov pulls his head out easily.
Koslov wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well.
Koslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koslov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koslov.
Koslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koslov.
Koslov works his way into full mount!
Koslov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takeda because Koslov loaded up on that one.
Koslov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koslov landing strikes from the mount.
Koslov landing strikes from the mount and Takeda is in trouble! #T4#
Takeda gets back to half guard.
Koslov throws a strike but Takeda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koslov distracts Takeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koslov stands up over Takeda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda working a defensive guard here.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeda's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koslov misses with a head shot. Takeda uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadik Koslov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Koslov moved out of range nicely.
Koslov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Koslov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslov.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Koslov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takeda regains guard.
Koslov is working Takeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koslov throws a strike but Takeda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Koslov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koslov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koslov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Koslov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takeda's head.#SUB#
Takeda looking for subs off his back but Koslov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Takeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koslov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koslov throws a strike but Takeda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Koslov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.
Koslov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koslov stands up over Takeda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koslov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Koslov pushes his legs off easily.
Koslov postures up in Takeda's guard and throws a big left but Takeda blocks it. #T3#
Takeda keeping full guard, as Koslov tries to pass.
Koslov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koslov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koslov stands up over Takeda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koslov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koslov advances position into side control!
Takeda tries to bench press Koslov off him but Koslov keeps the position.
Takeda taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Takeda is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Koslov lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Takeda is rocked!#SUB2#
Koslov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Takeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koslov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Takeda! Koslov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Takeda out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vadik Koslov!

Event: CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Rantanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takeda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rantanen misses with a wild body shot.
Rantanen throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Sami Rantanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rantanen.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rantanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Rantanen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rantanen.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rantanen.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Takeda scores with a jab. Rantanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Rantanen moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
Rantanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rantanen 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.
Takeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rantanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Takeda manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rantanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rantanen 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. #T2#
Rantanen throwing strikes but missing.
Rantanen looking to sit in guard and control but Takeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rantanen keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Rantanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Takeda wants to control from the top but Rantanen keeps moving.
Takeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rantanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.
Takeda postures up in Rantanen's guard and throws a big left but Rantanen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantanen keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda postures up in Rantanen's guard and throws a big left but Rantanen blocks it.
Rantanen keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rantanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda won't allow Rantanen to sweep him here.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Rantanen has wrist control.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Rantanen is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda trying to control but Rantanen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rantanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuki Takeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Rantanen pushes Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
Rantanen tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing Rantanen back against the cage.
Rantanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rantanen cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
Rantanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rantanen misses with a punch to the body.
Rantanen working aggressively here.
Takeda prevents a body shot from Rantanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rantanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Rantanen misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda blocks a body shot from Rantanen.
Rantanen misses with a punch to the body.
Rantanen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rantanen can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Rantanen can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Rantanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeda or not.
Rantanen digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rantanen.
Rantanen has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Rantanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rantanen tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Rantanen has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Takeda takes a shot to the head.
Rantanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rantanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rantanen.
Rantanen can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action. #T2#
A short left from Rantanen.
Takeda prevents a body shot from Rantanen.
Rantanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rantanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Takeda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rantanen trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rantanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rantanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rantanen wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rantanen trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Rantanen.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sami Rantanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rantanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeda.
Rantanen digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.#T4#
Takeda shoots and misses
and Rantanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rantanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rantanen wants to clinch but Takeda slips to the side#TD2#
and Takeda counters with a shoot takedown. Rantanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rantanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Rantanen keeps moving.
Takeda throws a strike but Rantanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Rantanen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rantanen. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rantanen wants to clinch.
Rantanen cracks Takeda with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rantanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rantanen lands an overhand right.#T1#
Rantanen tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Rantanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rantanen scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Rantanen takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Rantanen.
Sami Rantanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rantanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Rantanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Takeda takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rantanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Rantanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rantanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rantanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Rantanen jabs at Takeda's body.
Rantanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rantanen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Rantanen lands a nice hook to Takeda's body. Takeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rantanen misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Rantanen as he connects with a hook.
Takeda walks into a jab.
Rantanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rantanen's hands.
Takeda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Rantanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rantanen is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Rantanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takeda.
Nice straight punches there by Rantanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rantanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Rantanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rantanen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Rantanen!

Event: CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Takeda throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Takeda swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Takeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well.
Takeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.
Takeda controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie's coaches at Ludus Magnus 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg. #T1#
Gracie trying to control here.
Takeda controlling the pace.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Takeda Clan Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Takeda manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Takeda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takeda 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.
Takeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeda prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeda jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Takeda gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Takeda 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.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up. #T1#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeda pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Takeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takeda controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Takeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takeda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takeda!
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Takeda controls the position.
Takeda is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Takeda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Takeda avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to move into range but Takeda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.#TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Takeda is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Takeda's guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeda! #REVB##T1#
Takeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie is trying to control Takeda's posture but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda taking a breather here.
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Gracie struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Takeda 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.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takeda pushes past his half guard into mount!
Takeda controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The adventures of Takeda the control monster continue. Boring.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda controlling the pace for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takeda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Takeda. Takeda maintains the clinch.
Takeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Takeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Takeda gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Drake defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake wants to control the position but Takeda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drake is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Drake gets full guard.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake looking to control. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda 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.
Takeda is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Takeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely. #T3#
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Takeda landing with the ground and pound.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Takeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there!
Takeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Drake tries to hold on but Takeda postures up.
Drake is looking to improve his position but Takeda isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Takeda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drake is surviving well by controlling Takeda's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Takeda looking to secure an arm triangle but Drake defends it well.
Drake wants to hold on but Takeda pushes him away.#SUB#
Takeda working for a submission but Drake is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Takeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Drake throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
As Drake tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Drake manages to avoid the attempt.
Drake digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Drake throws a combination. Takeda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takeda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drake thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Drake tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drake.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake scores with a punch to the head.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda wants to clinch.
Takeda looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Takeda.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Takeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Takeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda landing a few strikes.
Takeda cracks Drake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazuki Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda grinds an elbow into Drake's temple. #T3##SUB#
Takeda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drake is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Takeda yanks on the arm and Drake is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Winner misses with a takedown
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like DP Winner has been cut.
Takeda slaps away a takedown attempt from Winner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Winner instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Winner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takeda's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Winner has his hands clasped together but Takeda extends and breaks Winner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
An out of breath Kazuki Takeda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Ramathorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Ramathorn as Takeda shoots in.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Takeda defending well as Ramathorn loads up on a big left hand.
Ramathorn stuffs the takedown.
Ramathorn throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws a body punch but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Ramathorn throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramathorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn jabs Takeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramathorn swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramathorn's hands.
Ramathorn scores with a jab.#T1#
Ramathorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Takeda off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Ramathorn cracks Takeda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ramathorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takeda to stand back up!#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ramathorn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Ramathorn throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Takeda feints the counter takedown.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramathorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramathorn needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Ramathorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Ramathorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramathorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramathorn sprawls well. He's pushed Takeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda with a poor takedown
and Ramathorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ramathorn scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda connects with the punch.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramathorn misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Takeda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramathorn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramathorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramathorn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takeda, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ramathorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramathorn has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Ramathorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Takeda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramathorn has passed into half guard! #T4#
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Ramathorn controlling the action here.
Takeda trying to control here.
Ramathorn prevents Takeda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramathorn is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn 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#
Ramathorn throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramathorn scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramathorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ramathorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramathorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Ramathorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Ramathorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramathorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramathorn misses the jab.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Ramathorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Ramathorn.#T1#
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Ramathorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Ramathorn misses with a wild body shot.
Ramathorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramathorn to the ground. Takeda is now in Ramathorn's guard.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramathorn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramathorn tries to get out of the position.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramathorn has wrist control.#SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Ramathorn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramathorn manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Ramathorn's guard. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramathorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takeda has Ramathorn in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Takeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramathorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Ramathorn defends easily. #T3##SU#
Ramathorn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramathorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramathorn's hands.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda swings for the body but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Ramathorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda slips a jab from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Ramathorn misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramathorn counters with a series of strikes. Takeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda throws a jab when Ramathorn was well out of range.
Takeda misses with a right hand
and Ramathorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Ramathorn throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Ramathorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramathorn throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Ramathorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramathorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramathorn.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramathorn defends it well.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramathorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramathorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramathorn's head.
Takeda drops his hands momentarily and Ramathorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramathorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arcot Ramathorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Ramathorn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramathorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.#TD2#
Takeda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Ramathorn blocks nicely.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Ramathorn keeps moving.
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramathorn keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramathorn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramathorn has momentary wrist control but Takeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramathorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.
Takeda is fighting to break Ramathorn's control of his arms but Ramathorn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takeda trying to control but Ramathorn is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ramathorn takes one to the chin there.
Takeda moves out of range as Ramathorn strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramathorn. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Ramathorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Ramathorn avoids it easily.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramathorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Ramathorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
A big left from Ramathorn misses.
Ramathorn lands a nice hook to Takeda's body. Takeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramathorn as he jumps to the side.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeda throws a body punch but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Ramathorn avoids it easily.#T4##KD#
Ramathorn cracks Takeda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ramathorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takeda to stand back up!
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramathorn finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Ramathorn cracks Takeda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takeda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ramathorn finish him?
Ramathorn throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramathorn. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramathorn misses with a straight right.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramathorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramathorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramathorn scores with a body shot.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramathorn misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Ramathorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramathorn drops Takeda with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takeda! Ramathorn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcot Ramathorn!

Event: C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Takeda in a clinch.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.#T1#
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeda avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Takeda pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Takeda working the head and body with strikes.
Takeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well. #SUB2#
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith won't allow Takeda to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takeda connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takeda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Takeda steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda 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.
The defeated Clifford Smith had this to say: 'SOMEBODY CALL 9-11!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: C4 - The Ninth
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson delivers a nice body kick.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a head kick. Takeda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
deGrasse Tyson clinches up against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
deGrasse Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuki Takeda has been cut.#T1#
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeda's face.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda takes an elbow to the forehead.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for deGrasse Tyson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. deGrasse Tyson obliges.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head.
Takeda jumps guard but deGrasse Tyson stands there with Takeda around his waist. Takeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Takeda in his tracks for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
A knee to the head by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson is pushing Takeda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
deGrasse Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Takeda in his tracks for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takeda up against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by deGrasse Tyson. #ROC2#Takeda is rocked!
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees 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!
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson slows down the pace here.
deGrasse Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as deGrasse Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takeda avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Takeda feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
deGrasse Tyson has Takeda up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
Takeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head. #T4#
deGrasse Tyson taking a breather.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
deGrasse Tyson stalling against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Takeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Takeda counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Takeda has hold of deGrasse Tyson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! deGrasse Tyson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeda cranks the arm and deGrasse Tyson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from deGrasse Tyson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda 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.

Event: C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda with a poor takedown
and deGrasse Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takeda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and deGrasse Tyson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but deGrasse Tyson frees his head nicely. Oh but Takeda has switched to an armbar! deGrasse Tyson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
In his post fight interview, Kazuki Takeda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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