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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes tries for a takedown but Takamura circles away easily#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR#
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Holmes wants to stand but Takamura is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Takamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Takamura tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takamura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Holmes 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#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holmes 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.
#T3##SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Holmes trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura wants to sweep but Holmes has passed to side control!#SUB#
Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Takamura!
Takamura content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takamura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Holmes postures up in Takamura's guard and throws a big left but Takamura blocks it.
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 Hector Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holmes fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takamura is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takamura's back!
Holmes keeps control of the position as Takamura tries to break free.
Takamura trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura avoids the strikes from Holmes.
Hector Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes gets his hands free as Takamura looks to control. #SUB#
Holmes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Holmes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Takamura's chin but Takamura turns very nicely into Holmes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Takamura.
#T1#
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takamura is one step ahead there.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Takamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Takamura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holmes 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 Takamura.#SUB#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Holmes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holmes but great work by Takamura.
Holmes tries to bench press Takamura off him but Takamura keeps the position.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takamura off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Holmes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takamura wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Takamura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holmes's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for the choke from the back position but Takamura is controlling his hands well.
Takamura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holmes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Takamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Takamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takamura wants to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.#SUB#
Holmes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.#SUB#
Holmes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Holmes has hold of Takamura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takamura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Holmes 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Takamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes 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.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Takamura is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Takamura 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.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Takamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Takamura has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Takamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Takamura is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holmes is keen to just control but Takamura is a slippery customer.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Takamura controlling the position well.
Holmes wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takamura is pressing down on Holmes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Takamura gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
Takamura can't get the takedown.
Banks gets underhooks to prevent Takamura's takedown attempt.
Banks wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Banks has clasped his hands together around Takamura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Takamura!
Takamura stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position. #T1#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Banks pulls Takamura in close to prevent any damage.
Takamura stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position but Takamura postures up.
Takamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Takamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Takamura 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Takamura defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takamura wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a takedown into side control.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Takamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Takamura is trying to get an arm triangle but Banks is defending well. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura is looking to stall here but Banks recovers full guard.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Takamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takamura but Takamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Banks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brad Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Takamura! #SUB#
Banks has an active guard here but Takamura has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Banks is looking to control Takamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Takamura works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks is letting Takamura control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Takamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takamura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banks's legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banks gets back to half guard.
Banks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takamura content to control rather than advance.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Takamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Takamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
Banks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Banks wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving. #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.
Banks distracts Takamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takamura 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.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Takamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Takamura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Takamura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banks stacks Takamura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banks!#SUB#
Banks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banks wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takamura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takamura is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Banks.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Takamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takamura is looking to regain half guard here but Banks keeps moving and retains side control.
Banks wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy.
Takamura is looking to reverse the position.
Takamura controls the position for a moment.
Banks working away.#SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Banks swings around for an armbar but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banks's guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takamura defends well.
Takamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks trying to control the position.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Takamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banks dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Takamura looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks wants to take a breather but Takamura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takamura 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Takamura! |
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Event:
Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Takamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead Ii sprawls and moves away.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead Ii as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dead Ii drives through with a takedown into Takamura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dead Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Takamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dead Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Takamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dead Ii is sitting in close to Takamura's body. Takamura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dead Ii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dead Ii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Takamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eduardo Takamura!
Better Dead Ii was interviewed post fight and said 'Just laying low for now'. |
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Event:
Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Takamura feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa closes the distance but Takamura moves to the side #TD2#
and Takamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barbosa!
Takamura trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Takamura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbosa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takamura's guard! Nice work there by Barbosa! #T1#
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa. #SUB2#
Takamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura pulls Barbosa in to control the position. #SUB2#
Takamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is working Takamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa passes Takamura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takamura defending well though. #SUB#
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa! |
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Event:
Highland 4
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Ansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ansson.
And Takamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Ansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Takamura feints the counter takedown.
Ansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hragnelf Ansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansson lands with a shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Ansson forces Takamura back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ansson goes for a double leg but Takamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takamura continues to drive forward.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Takamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ansson manages to pull guard.
Takamura is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Takamura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ansson defend it? Takamura steps over the head and cranks it - Ansson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Takamura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Lubov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Takamura. No joy for Lubov on that attempt.
Takamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lubov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Takamura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lubov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Takamura! |
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