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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 69 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takashi gets tackled into the ropes by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Archer looking for a takedown. #TD#
Takashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takashi (2) vs (0) Archer
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (5) vs (0) Archer
Takashi content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is just holding on here. Takashi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takashi (8) vs (0) Archer
Takashi is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position.
Takashi keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
#T2#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Archer tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Archer.
Archer wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takashi wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Takashi is controlling the position but Archer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer trying to control but Takashi postures up.
#T7#
Takashi stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.#T8#
Takashi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takashi (8) vs (2) Archer
Takashi is trying to keep Archer in close.
Takashi has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Takashi controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (8) vs (5) Archer
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer is stalling here but it's allowed Takashi to get half guard.
#T10#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Takashi defending well.
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.
Archer prevents Takashi from improving his position.
Takashi is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Takashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here. #T12#
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
It looks like Archer 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.#T13#
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takashi fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and pushes Takashi back into the ropes.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Takashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Takashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Takashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Takashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Rua up, before dumping him to the ground. Rua manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takashi (2) vs (0) Rua
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takashi advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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#
Takashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Takashi wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Takashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Takashi is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Rua wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
Rua is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Rua is positioning himself well to prevent Takashi advancing to mount.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rua trying to get back to full guard but Takashi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (5) vs (0) Rua
Rua has given up his back. Will we see Takashi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takashi (8) vs (0) Rua#T4#
Rua rolls, trying to escape but Takashi keeps control of the position.
Rua looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
Takashi gets his hands free as Rua looks to control.
Takashi controls the position.
Rua is trying to break free.
#T5#
Takashi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rua is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Takashi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Rua right now.
Rua is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Rua right now.
Rua tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Rua keeps trying to improve his position.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takashi tries to keep control of the position but Rua is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Takashi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rua trying to control the action but Takashi just sinks the hooks in.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Rua wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Takashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rua taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 48 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fiachna moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.#TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi passes into half guard.
#T1#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to control the position but Takashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Takashi postures up.
#T3#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is looking to control Takashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #T6#
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takashi controlling the action here.#T7#
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takashi passes into side control, despite Fiachna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Takashi not doing much here.
Fiachna is trying to control but Takashi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (9) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Takashi wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.#T12#
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna trying to control here.
#T13#
Fiachna is controlling Takashi's trapped leg to prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (12) vs (0) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Okoye forces Takashi back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Okoye has hold of one of Takashi's legs. Takashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Okoye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Okoye is proving a slippery customer.
Okoye is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okoye won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Okoye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Takashi.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
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.
Takashi has his hands on Okoye's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Okoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Takashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takashi is controlling an arm, preventing Okoye from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape. #T4#
Takashi tries to hold on but Okoye postures up.
Takashi tries to reverse the position but Okoye maintains control.
Okoye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Takashi is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is having none of it. #T8#
Takashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye wants to control but Takashi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Takashi is trying to control but Okoye manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (0) Takashi#T9#
Takashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye content just to control the position here.
Takashi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Okoye's lack of action.
#T10#
Takashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Okoye keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
Takashi is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Takashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye stalling away here and it's allowed Takashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Okoye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi seems keen to control Okoye's posture.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takashi 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.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Takashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartwright manages to circle out of the way.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Takashi feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi is standing up over Cartwright. Cartwright looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
Cartwright is trying to buck Takashi off.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Cartwright blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cartwright tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takashi tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cartwright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3##SUB#
Takashi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Cartwright right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Takashi rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Takashi jumps guard.
Takashi has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi 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##SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Takashi is controlling him well. #T1#
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Takashi moved out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Takashi. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Takashi clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartwright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Takashi has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Takashi is having none of it. #T4#
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takashi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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.#R3#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takashi moves away.
Cartwright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takashi. Takashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Takashi.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright bucks up and tries to throw Takashi off but instead Takashi has got his back!
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now.
Takashi tries to keep control of the position but Cartwright is staying busy.
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!
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T1#
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cartwright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
#SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Cartwright staying busy and making it hard for Takashi to control. #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.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takashi tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Takashi advances to full mount.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Takashi wants to finish this one by submission but Cartwright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takashi.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back but he can't do it this time.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cartwright is holding on tight.
Cartwright really wants to buck Takashi off and get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is controlling an arm, preventing Takashi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Smashy Cartwright in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controlling from the top position. #T1#
Takashi won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is pushing Takashi's head away, looking to escape. Takashi manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Takashi stalls from top position.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Takashi trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Takashi wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Takashi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Takashi.#SUB#
Takashi looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Takashi.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.#CL#
Takashi darts in and clinches Skinner up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Takashi shoots in.
Skinner throws a hook but Takashi blocks it.
Skinner doesn't manage to clinch there - Takashi circles away.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Takashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Takashi persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
Takashi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Skinner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takashi looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Takashi shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skinner tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takashi throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skinner misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Takashi moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takashi works on Skinner's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi pushes Skinner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takashi.
Takashi moves away from the strike by Skinner. #CL2#
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takashi's brow.
Takashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Skinner up, before dumping him to the ground. Skinner manages to land in guard.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Takashi slips a jab from Skinner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short uppercut from Takashi. #BC2#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner throws a body punch but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skinner.#TD#
Skinner gets caught napping as Takashi dives in and scores a takedown. Skinner manages to retain guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Skinner is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Skinner misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skinner!
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skinner can do to turn this around?#T1#
Takashi tries to control but Skinner wriggling away.
Skinner wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skinner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skinner for as long as he can get away with.
Takashi takes Skinner's back.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
Skinner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skinner's body.
Skinner can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Skinner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takashi looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Takashi takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.#TD#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skinner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.#TD#
Skinner gets caught flat footed, as Takashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Takashi won't allow Skinner to sweep him here. #T3#
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skinner pulls Takashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Takashi rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takashi is pushing Skinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skinner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takashi stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner stuns Takashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
Takashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Shug Skinner in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi blocks a jab.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Takashi pushes him away.
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner lands with a hook. Takashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Takashi throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takashi's hands.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.#TD#
Takashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Skinner is looking for a sweep.
Takashi trying to control the position but Skinner is working away.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Takashi is staying tight to Skinner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
Takashi tries to counter by clinching up but Skinner breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takashi throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Takashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Takashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takashi is holding on for now. #T1#
Takashi is trying to control but can't.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way into side control.
Takashi wants to control but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi struggling a bit here.
Takashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green wants to advance to full mount but Takashi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Takashi wants to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard. #SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
#T4#
Takashi prevents Green from improving his position.
Takashi stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Takashi sits in half guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Green with the counter takedown but Takashi avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Green shoots in.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.#TD#
Takashi has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi controlling the action here. #T1#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takashi wants to take Green's back here but Green is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green can't escape the position.
Takashi looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takashi moves to the back position. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Green breaks Takashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takashi 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.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Takashi is controlling Green's posture.
Green is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi tries to take his opponent's back but Green turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Takashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Takashi wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Takashi rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green blocks a body shot from Takashi. #TD#
Takashi lands a takedown into guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takashi has passed into side control.
Green is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi takes a little break here. Green wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Green is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takashi controlling from side mount. #T1#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Green but he's now mounted!
Takashi forces the positional change into back control.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Green doesn't escape.
Takashi is looking to control Green but Green is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takashi controls the position.#T3#
I really don't envy Green right now.
#SUB#
Takashi is persistently looking for the submission but Green is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Ed Green in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green throws a fast counter high kick but Takashi manages to duck under it in time.
Takashi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takashi is stalling here.
#T1#
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Green #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Green is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it.
Green tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.#T2#
Takashi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Takashi 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! Green is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes San back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takashi.
San is working Takashi over against the cage.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Takashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, San regains guard.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
San pulls Takashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takashi slips nicely into half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Takashi has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##SUB#
Takashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if San can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takashi trying to control the position but San is working away. #SUB#
Takashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takashi happy to just control the position for now.
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
San looks to move to half guard but instead Takashi has passed into mount! Damn!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
San tries to hold on but Takashi pushes him away. #T4#
San tries to control the position but Takashi now has his back.
#SUB#
Takashi looking for the RNC.
San looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takashi is persistently looking for the submission but San is defending it well.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San just trying to survive but Takashi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing San up against the cage.
Takashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
San swings for the body but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San clobbers Takashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Takashi is rocked!
A shot to the body from San misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. San didn't expect that.
Oh Takashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
San managing to control the position.
Takashi seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
Takashi trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi passes into half guard.
San is trying is best to control the position here.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takashi wants to advance to full mount but San doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takashi wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
San throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura but San is defending well.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
Takashi tries to move to mount but San blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for San! #T4#
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
San has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
San showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
San lands with an uppercut that bounces Takashi off the cage and back into range.
San throws a hook but Takashi avoids it easily.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from San.
San throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takashi.
Takashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but San sprawls and moves away.
San thows a left - swing and a miss!
San looks to land a right hand but Takashi moved out of range.
San misses with a straight left.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch but San swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Takashi has San up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
A short right from San on the inside.
Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. San avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
A hook to the body from San.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but San shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takashi wants to stall.
San lands with a light punch inside.
Takashi blocks a body shot from San.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Takashi is trying to stall.
San is working Takashi over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takashi has San pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. San manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from San.
San throws a big uppercut that drops Takashi! More strikes from San and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takashi lies dazed against the cage as San celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San! Aiko San retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Aiko San made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Falto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Falto's head. #CL2#
Takashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takashi.
Falto throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falto up against the cage.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto letting Takashi take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falto down to the mat. Falto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.#CL2#
Takashi darts in and clinches Falto up against the cage.
Takashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Falto fails to land. #T1#
Takashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takashi has Falto pressed against the cage.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
#T3#
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falto!
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Falto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Falto controlling him for the moment.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Takashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Takashi pushing down on Falto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falto sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi is keen to just control but Falto is a slippery customer.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi fails to take his opponent's back.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takashi controlling from mount.
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!
Takashi wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Falto takes a swing at Takashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Falto. No joy for Takashi on that attempt.
Falto throwing a counter right hand but Takashi manages to avoid it.
Takashi shoots for a takedown but Falto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falto is looking to counter punch.
Takashi misses the body punch
letting Falto counter with a right hand.
Takashi takes a swing at Falto's ribcage but misses.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falto defends it nicely.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi throws a shot to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Takashi rushes Falto and presses him up against the cage.
Takashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takashi.
Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Takashi lands with a right to the head.
Takashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Falto is defending well.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Takashi controls his hands.
Falto taking a breather. #T2#
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falto up against the cage.
Falto is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Falto working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Takashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Falto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takashi trying to control the position but Falto is working away.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
Takashi controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takashi stalling.
#TD2#
Takashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Falto regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Falto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takashi uses it to pass to side control.
Falto is looking to reverse the position.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Takashi works to advance to full mount. Falto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to control but Falto wriggling away.
Falto wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Falto to take his back!#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Falto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Falto.
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi controls the action.#SUB2#
Falto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Falto is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takashi working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takashi's guard. Nice work there by Falto.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Falto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Falto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falto 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.
Falto wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #T4#
Falto slips nicely into half guard.
Takashi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Falto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takashi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takashi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Falto.
A shot in the inside from Takashi.
Falto misses with the head strike.
Takashi stalling.
#TD2#
Takashi wants the takedown. Falto is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falto's guard against the cage.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Falto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Takashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Falto, who protects the arm well.
Falto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takashi off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Takashi showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Falto working for a choke but Takashi reverses nicely into Falto 's guard.
Takashi trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Takashi advances position into side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Takashi takes Falto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Falto is in trouble.
Well, with Takashi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Falto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Falto turns into Takashi and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takashi pulls Falto in close to prevent any damage.
Falto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falto's guard. #REVB#
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Falto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takashi stacks Falto 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 Takashi!#T4#
Falto tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takashi gets to mount! Falto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Falto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Takashi pushes Falto up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Falto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Falto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Falto gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Falto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Falto controls the action.
#TD2#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Falto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Falto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for the choke from the back.
Falto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto prevents Takashi from getting a body triangle.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Takashi gets his hands free as Falto looks to control.
Takashi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Takashi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Falto is doing well to defend. Takashi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Falto is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Takashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Takashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Takashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takashi momentarily.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cartwright!
Takashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cartwright's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takashi trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Takashi tries to advance position but instead Cartwright slips a leg back in to half guard.
Takashi wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Takashi clinches.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cartwright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takashi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Takashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cartwright taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Takashi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Takashi has picked Goddard up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goddard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi is pressing down on Goddard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goddard is holding on for now.
Goddard wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard throws a strike from the bottom but Takashi passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Goddard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goddard sneaks back into half guard.
Takashi passes to full mount!
Takashi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
Goddard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Takashi wants to take Goddard's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goddard is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Takashi content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Takashi wants to finish this one by submission but Goddard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takashi.
Goddard is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Goddard is working to get back to half guard.
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Goddard is squirming around nicely.
Goddard is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goddard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Goddard shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goddard is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
Takashi stuffs the takedown.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Goddard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Takashi pushes Goddard up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goddard backwards.
Goddard tries to break free but Takashi pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Takashi.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Goddard is trying to improve his position.
Goddard struggling a bit here.
Goddard gets back to half guard.#T1#
Takashi not doing much here.
Goddard is trying to control but can't.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Goddard trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Goddard actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goddard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Goddard trying to get back to full guard but Takashi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Takashi moves to the back.
Goddard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Goddard tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takashi has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goddard is trying to break free.
Goddard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Takashi has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Goddard is defending well but eventually Takashi manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Goddard has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi pushes Skinner up against the cage in a clinch.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Takashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skinner.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Takashi clinches up with Skinner and pushes him back against the cage.
Takashi misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Skinner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skinner passes into side control.
Takashi is looking to regain half guard here but Skinner keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Skinner'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.#T1#
Skinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takashi keeps working.
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.
Skinner working away.
Skinner happy to just control the position for now.
Takashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skinner is staying tight to Takashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skinner controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Takashi defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Takashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Skinner. Beautiful body shot.
Skinner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skinner's guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Takashi trying to move into half guard but instead Skinner has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Skinner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skinner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner controlling the position.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skinner scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
And Takashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Skinner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Takashi avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Skinner.
Takashi wants to counter the offense by Skinner and move into the clinch position.
Takashi misses with a hook.#T1#
Skinner throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Skinner didn't expect that.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Takashi wants to take a breather but Skinner is having none of it.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Skinner won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skinner is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Takashi is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skinner misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skinner!
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skinner's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Skinner is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Takashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skinner 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takashi is trying to control. Skinner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Takashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takashi avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Takashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi lands a jab to Skinner's midsection.#CL#
Skinner moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.
Takashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takashi jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch but Skinner improves position. #BC#
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Takashi goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.#TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Skinner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Takashi pushing down on Skinner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skinner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Skinner is controlling Takashi's trapped leg to prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Skinner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skinner won't allow Takashi to pass to mount.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
Takashi works his way into side control. #T3#
Takashi trying to control the position but Skinner is working away.
Skinner struggling a bit here.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skinner controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Takashi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skinner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skinner sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Takashi pushes him off.
Takashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skinner defends it well.
Takashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takashi trying to stall but Skinner improves his position.
Takashi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#BC#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takashi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Takashi moves out of range as Skinner strikes.
Takashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Skinner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Takashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takashi tries to clinch up.
Skinner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takashi.#CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Takashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skinner is keeping busy.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takashi's defenses. #BC#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Skinner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Takashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Takashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skinner is trying to defend but Takashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skinner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Skinner won't allow it.
Takashi trying to advance position but Skinner counters by regaining guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skinner working a defensive guard but Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Takashi controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi uses his free foot to push down on Skinner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skinner.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Skinner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Takashi passes Skinner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Skinner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner is trying to control but can't.
Takashi trying to control the action but Skinner is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Skinner circles away.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Takashi shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Skinner is defending against the submission attempts here by Takashi.
Takashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Skinner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takashi has taken his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Shoenfeld misses with a looping right.
Takashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoenfeld at a distance.
#CL2#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Shoenfeld wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Shoenfeld persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Shoenfeld controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Shoenfeld trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Shoenfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shoenfeld's legs.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Takashi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shoenfeld! #SUB2#
Shoenfeld tries to improve his position but Takashi has taken his back! Takashi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Shoenfeld tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Takashi pushes Shoenfeld away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takashi manages to move to mount!
Takashi is looking to work his way around to Luciano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Takashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Luciano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Luciano shrugs it off.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi fails to move to back control. #T1#
Takashi wants to control the pace but Luciano is squirming around nicely.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
Takashi looking to control but Luciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Takashi has hold of Luciano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Luciano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Takashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Luciano frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Luciano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luciano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luciano!
Takashi trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Takashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takashi is tightening it up a little... Luciano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Luciano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Luciano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws out a powerful jab.
Takashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Takashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is looking to stand back up but Takashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cartwright. #REVB##SUB#
Takashi is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Takashi.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Takashi's head to control him but Takashi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
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.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takashi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cartwright turns into him and now he's in Takashi's guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright defending well as Takashi loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright throws a hook but Takashi avoids it easily.#TD#
Takashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright prevents Takashi from moving into mount.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Takashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Takashi taking a break here but Cartwright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Takashi pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to chop away at Takashi's legs.
Takashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takashi staying out of range there.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Cartwright misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Takashi taking a breather here.
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Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is pushing Takashi's head away, looking to escape. Takashi manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cartwright missing with a left hand there. Takashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Takashi throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takashi.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright misses with a left hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Takashi taking a break here but Cartwright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cartwright trying to control here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Takashi moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Takashi postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Takashi is really struggling to control Cartwright but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Takashi working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is in no mood to give up.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Takashi pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Takashi has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright tries to buck Takashi off but he can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Takashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cartwright backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Takashi rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takashi goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Takashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartwright to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
Takashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartwright to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Takashi.
Takashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Takashi feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takashi is standing up over Cartwright. Cartwright looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
#REVB#
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs. #T2#
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Takashi takes a little break here. Cartwright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away. #T3#
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Takashi advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi fails to advance to Cartwright's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartwright up against the cage.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is looking to stand back up but Takashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Takashi is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Takashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it. #T2#
Cartwright has given up his back. Will we see Takashi going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takashi is controlling the position but Cartwright somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Takashi uses his free foot to push down on Cartwright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cartwright.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takashi misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Takashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azevedo Souza sprawls well initially but Takashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Takashi controlling from mount. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi tries to take Azevedo Souza's back but instead Azevedo Souza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza defending well.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up.
#SUB2#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo Souza is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Takashi prevents Azevedo Souza from improving his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is looking to clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Takashi has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Azevedo Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand. #BC#
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Azevedo Souza in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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#
A cross from Takashi lands.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Takashi misses with a left hand
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Takashi forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Azevedo Souza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Azevedo Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Takashi working for the choke. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza showing good submission defense here.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Azevedo Souza tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takashi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Azevedo Souza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takashi trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to defend against the choke here but Takashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takashi Tightens the hold and Azevedo Souza taps out furiously! Takashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi works the jab nicely.
Rinda walks into a straight right hand from Takashi.
Rinda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rinda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi scores with a jab. Rinda acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Takashi drives through with a takedown into Rinda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rinda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Rinda is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Takashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rinda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takashi, into his guard. #REVR#
Rinda looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rinda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinda has managed to get both his arms back between Takashi's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Rinda trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi has his hands on Rinda's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rinda throws a body punch but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Rinda can't get the takedown.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Takashi as the two fighters clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Takashi to work.
Rinda is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rinda down to the mat. Rinda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rinda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Takashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Rinda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinda takes a swing at Takashi's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Takashi has Rinda up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi effectively controlling the action here.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Rinda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
The referee asks Takashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takashi trying to control the action but Rinda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rinda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rinda can't do much from the bottom here.
Rinda is trying to work for a sweep but Takashi has mounted him!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda is working to get back to half guard.
Rinda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rinda is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Takashi. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda showing good submission defense here.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rinda doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rinda tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rinda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takashi tries to clinch but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda looks for a takedown but Takashi sprawls well.
Takashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rinda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Takashi ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Takashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rinda tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takashi keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rinda is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rinda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takashi pulls Rinda in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rinda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi passes Rinda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kazuo Takashi just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Rinda shoots in but Takashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rinda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takashi.
Rinda is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Takashi moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi gets underhooks to prevent Rinda's takedown attempt.
Takashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Rinda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi just leaning against Rinda, taking a breather. #T1#
Rinda scores with a hook to the body.
Rinda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takashi stalls.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.
Takashi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Takashi on the inside. #TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Rinda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Takashi moves into full mount!
Rinda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takashi has Rinda pulled in close to control his posture.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takashi has control of Rinda's left arm, preventing Rinda from doing any damage.
Rinda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rinda won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Takashi pulls Rinda in to control the position. #SUB2#
Takashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rinda has passed into half guard!
Takashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi pulls Rinda in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rinda wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Rinda pushes him off.#CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Rinda in a clinch.
#TD2#
Takashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rinda regains guard.
Takashi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Rinda keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Rinda back into the cage.
Rinda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rinda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rinda prevents a body shot from Takashi. #TD2#
Takashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rinda regains guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Rinda defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rinda looking for subs from the bottom but Takashi mounts him!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Rinda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Takashi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rinda is now in Takashi's guard. A big mistake from Takashi there, giving up the dominant position!
Rinda throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
Rinda postures up in Takashi's guard and throws a big left but Takashi blocks it. #T4#
Rinda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takashi has control of Rinda's left arm, preventing Rinda from doing any damage.
Takashi wants to improve his position but instead Rinda has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Rinda misses with a hook.
Takashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinda misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinda. #TD#
Takashi has hold of one of Rinda's legs. Rinda is fighting the takedown attempt but Takashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Takashi is trying to work for a kimura but Rinda is defending well.
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.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takashi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rinda's thigh. Rinda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Rinda wants to improve his position but instead Takashi has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Rinda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rinda trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi is taking a breather. Rinda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rinda throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rinda can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
A right handed body shot lands from Rinda.
#TD#
Takashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rinda looking to control but Takashi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rinda tries to bum rush Takashi with a series of wild strikes but Takashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rinda.
Rinda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takashi.
Rinda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rinda throws a hook to the side of Takashi's head but Takashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Rinda lands.
Rinda stuffs the takedown attempt from Takashi. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rinda, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##TD#
Takashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinda quickly recovers to half guard.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rinda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Takashi clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Takashi slows down the pace here.
Takashi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rinda stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi wants to stall.
Rinda throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi stalling.
#TD#
Takashi wants the takedown. Rinda is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rinda's guard against the cage.
Takashi won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Takashi 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.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takashi stalling. #T4#
Rinda trying to control here.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Takashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Takashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Takashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takashi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for a triangle here. Takashi is fighting it but it looks tight! Rinda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Takashi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anwar Rinda!
Anwar Rinda is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Anwar Rinda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takashi at a distance.
Takashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a leg kick #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi advances position into side control!
Takashi tries to advance to mount but Epolito instead regains half guard.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takashi wants to take a breather but Epolito is having none of it.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
Takashi is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Epolito has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takashi is on him like a limpet, forcing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Takashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Epolito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Takashi has his foot on Epolito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epolito works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Epolito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Epolito stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position. #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.#SUB#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epolito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Epolito looking to improve position, pressing down on Takashi's thigh with his hand. Takashi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Epolito paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Epolito's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Takashi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavaski was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi 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.
Takashi trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi passes into half guard. #T1#
Chavaski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Chavaski wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chavaski is holding on tight.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chavaski for as long as he can get away with.
Chavaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takashi moves to the back position. #SUB#
Takashi working for a choke but Chavaski is defending well. #T3#
Chavaski is really stuck here.
Takashi controls the action.#SUB#
Takashi tightening his grip on Chavaski, looking for the choke.
Chavaski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takashi's guard. Nice work there by Chavaski.
#T4#
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chavaski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takashi has locked up a guillotine! Takashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chavaski is holding on here and Takashi must be using up a lot of energy. Chavaski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new featherweight champion!
Kazuo Takashi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Takashi with the counter takedown but Dux avoids it easily.
Takashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takashi manages to avoid it.
Dux throws a right hand that Takashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takashi also avoids with ease.
A big right from Dux misses. #CL2#
Takashi has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Takashi fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Takashi fails to land.
Takashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is stalling here.
Takashi taking a breather.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takashi 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.
Dux wants to break free but Takashi has control.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Dux lands with a light punch inside.
Takashi is pushing Dux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Takashi pulls Dux into guard.
Dux wants to stand but Takashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Dux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Takashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux passes Takashi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dux is looking for submissions but instead, Takashi has regained full guard.
#T3#
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takashi pulls Dux in to control the position. #SUB2#
Takashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dux is defending well. Takashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dux has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Azevedo Souza back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takashi 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#
Azevedo Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Azevedo Souza keeps it at a distance.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takashi.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Azevedo Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a sweep but Takashi has mounted him!#T1#
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi tries to control but Azevedo Souza wriggling away.
Takashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Azevedo Souza to take his back!#SUB2#
Takashi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Azevedo Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takashi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Takashi feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Takashi 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.#SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rinda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rinda wants to hit a sweep here but Takashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rinda there!
Rinda reaches up to try and control the position but Takashi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rinda rolls and tries to escape and now Takashi has his back!
#T2##SUB2#
Takashi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takashi is not going to allow Rinda to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rinda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takashi's arms.
Rinda is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi tries to get the hooks in deep but Rinda pushed the leg off.
Rinda can't escape the position.
Takashi avoiding Rinda 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Rinda right now.
#T3#
Takashi gets his hands free as Rinda looks to control.
What can Rinda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rinda tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rinda is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Takashi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Rinda is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Shoenfeld gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Shoenfeld has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shoenfeld being controlled here, momentarily.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet. #T1#
Shoenfeld is controlling Takashi's posture.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takashi as he avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld has a takedown stuffed.
Shoenfeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shoenfeld somewhat.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Takashi sprawls well. He's pushed Shoenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Takashi rushes Shoenfeld and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Shoenfeld to the mat.
Shoenfeld controlling from the top position.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controls Shoenfeld momentarily but Shoenfeld frees himself.
Shoenfeld must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takashi looking to control but Shoenfeld passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Shoenfeld slows the pace down in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Takashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takashi trying to control here.
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Shoenfeld manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld trying to control but Takashi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shoenfeld stuffs the takedown.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Takashi forces Shoenfeld back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Shoenfeld to the mat.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shoenfeld defends it easily.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld slaps away a takedown attempt from Takashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
#CL#
Takashi clinches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi trying to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Takashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takashi defend it? Shoenfeld steps over the head and cranks it - Takashi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shoenfeld!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Shoenfeld! Brett Shoenfeld retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Shoenfeld fails with the takedown#TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld is trying to keep Takashi in close.
Takashi stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shoenfeld working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
#T1#
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Takashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
Takashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takashi is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Takashi trying to control here.
Takashi is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the action in half guard but Takashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takashi is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shoenfeld sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Shoenfeld is just content to waste time from the top position. Takashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shoenfeld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takashi looking for a guillotine here but Shoenfeld defends easily.
Takashi is trying to control the position but Shoenfeld postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi misses with a leg kick.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Shoenfeld.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Takashi stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Takashi is pushing Shoenfeld up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown but Takashi sprawls well.
Takashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Takashi misses with a low kick as Shoenfeld jumps back.#CL#
Takashi clinches up with Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage.
Takashi looking to stall.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takashi tries to stall but Shoenfeld uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Takashi stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Takashi jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shoenfeld controls the pace.#T1#
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Takashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shoenfeld is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Takashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takashi stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass. #T3#
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Shoenfeld pushes him off.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Takashi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shoenfeld on his heels. He'll look to pass Shoenfeld's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shoenfeld is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shoenfeld must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takashi stuffs the takedown.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoenfeld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Takashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.#TD#
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Shoenfeld to the mat.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takashi has his foot on Shoenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Shoenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shoenfeld pulls Takashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position.
Takashi won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
Takashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Shoenfeld gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Shoenfeld manages to pull guard.
Takashi 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.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position here.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Shoenfeld pulls Takashi in to control the position. #T4#
Shoenfeld wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Takashi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shoenfeld doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Takashi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shoenfeld - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Takashi rushes Masters and presses him up against the cage.
Takashi lands a right hand. #TD#
Takashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takashi trying to control the position.
Takashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Takashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Takashi has his foot on Masters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masters works his way back into a safe position though.
Masters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takashi wants to control but Masters postures up.
You can see the frustration on Takashi's face as Masters controls the position.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Masters tries for a kimura but Takashi is defending well.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Takashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takashi tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Masters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takashi, who protects the arm well.
Masters looking to control but instead Takashi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Masters is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masters to get the leverage.
Takashi gets full guard.
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takashi is trying to keep Masters in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Takashi drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Masters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Masters to the mat.
Takashi pulls Masters in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters pushing down on Takashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takashi is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takashi gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masters.
Masters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masters throws a series of punches but Takashi avoids them all with ease.
Takashi stuffs the takedown.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Takashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Takashi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is not content to let Takashi control the position.#T1#
Masters trying to control here.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Takashi not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters won't allow Takashi to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Masters working hard to break the clinch.
Masters wants to stall.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takashi gets underhooks to prevent Masters's takedown attempt.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Millard Masters.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Masters is looking for a takedown.
Takashi has Masters pressed against the cage.
Masters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Masters looking for a takedown. #T3#
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Takashi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
Masters throwing strikes but missing.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
Takashi 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##T4#
Masters wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masters keeps trying to improve his position.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters tries to control the position but Takashi now has his back.
Takashi keeps control of the position as Masters tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Masters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform us that Masters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Masters is controlling Takashi's posture.#T1#
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi forces his way into half guard.
Masters tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masters is trying desperately to improve position.
Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takashi wants to take Masters's back here but Masters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Masters is looking to get to half guard.
Takashi works his way to his opponent's back.
Takashi tries to get the hooks in deep but Masters pushed the leg off.
Masters is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Takashi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Masters right now.
Masters staying busy and making it hard for Takashi to control. #T4##SUB#
Masters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Masters surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Masters tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Takashi is looking to control Masters but Masters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Millard Masters had this to say: 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Takashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takashi looking to stall.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Kamogawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi looking to stall.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takashi backwards.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamogawa smiles and moves away.
Kamogawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kamogawa closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa's coach down at Elite MMA Project was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kamogawa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Takashi.
Takashi has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kamogawa.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi is trying to control the position but Kamogawa postures up.
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamogawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to counter by clinching up but Kamogawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takashi slips under a jab.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kamogawa manages to circle out of the way.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
Takashi ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Takashi is looking to counter the offense by Kamogawa and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Takashi ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Takashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses. #TD#
Takashi gets the takedown into side control.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Takashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Kamogawa is looking to regain half guard here but Takashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takashi takes a little break here. Kamogawa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Takashi has control of an arm but Kamogawa manages to advance to Takashi's back!
Takashi just trying to survive but Kamogawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Kamogawa controlling from the back.
Kamogawa is looking to control Takashi but Takashi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kamogawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takashi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Takashi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa 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#
Kamogawa throws a shot from downtown. Takashi moves away and avoids it.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Takashi tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamogawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
Kamogawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.
Kamogawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamogawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamogawa stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamogawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi trying to stall but Kamogawa improves his position.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takashi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takashi is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Takashi tries to tie him up.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Takashi.
Takashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamogawa gets through Takashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takashi.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Kamogawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Takashi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamogawa smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kamogawa closes the distance and pushes Takashi back into the cage.
Takashi tries a body shot but Kamogawa blocks it.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Takashi misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa pushes Takashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Takashi tries to tie him up.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa works on Takashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa works on Takashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Takashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Takashi is looking to clinch.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Takashi tries to clinch up but Kamogawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamogawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kamogawa rushes Takashi and presses him up against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamogawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takashi is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takashi. #TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
Kamogawa trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kamogawa stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
Kamogawa trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takashi looking for a triangle here. Kamogawa is fighting it but it looks tight! Takashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kamogawa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Our winner, Kazuo Takashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Targaryen clinches up against the cage.
Takashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Targaryen up against the cage.
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Targaryen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targaryen sprawls and moves away.
Targaryen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takashi swivels and escapes.
Takashi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Targaryen fails to land the takedown.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.#T1#
Targaryen throws a head kick but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Targaryen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takashi pushes Targaryen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Targaryen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takashi can't fight it off and eventually Targaryen manages to take the fight to the floor. Takashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Takashi managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Targaryen trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Targaryen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targaryen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Targaryen trying to control but Takashi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Targaryen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Targaryen doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Targaryen is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Targaryen tries to clinch up.#CL#
Takashi clinches with his opponent.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takashi is pushing Targaryen 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 fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takashi prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Takashi stalling against the cage.
Targaryen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Targaryen wants to get back to striking at distance but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi avoiding damage.
Takashi misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Targaryen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi trying to control the position but Targaryen is working away.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Targaryen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takashi has taken his back.
#T2#
Targaryen wants to escape the position.
Targaryen keeps trying to improve his position.
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Targaryen can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Takashi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#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.
Targaryen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Targaryen is trying to escape the mount.
Targaryen wants to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
Targaryen is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi avoids the attempt from Targaryen to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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#
Targaryen fails with the takedown#TD#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Targaryen's guard.
Targaryen controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Targaryen is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Targaryen trying to control the position.
#T1#
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Targaryen for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Takashi.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Targaryen wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Targaryen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Takashi passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Takashi trying to control the pace.
Viserys Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Targaryen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takashi pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Marcos moves into the clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Takashi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marcos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takashi to the mat. Takashi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marcos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling the position.#T1#
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takashi trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos tries a quick counter leg kick but Takashi is wise to it.#CL#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
Takashi pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Marcos tightens his grip and picks Takashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takashi manages to land in guard. #T2#
Takashi keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takashi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marcos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi's coaches at Cozad The Island 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.
Marcos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcos is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcos passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takashi is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi prevents Marcos from getting the reversal.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marcos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takashi.
Takashi sets himself, and Marcos steps forward looking for the clinch! Takashi avoids it this time.#CL#
Takashi darts in and clinches Marcos up against the cage.
Marcos wants to break free but Takashi has control.
Takashi goes for a takedown attempt but Marcos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Takashi pushes Marcos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking for a takedown.
Takashi has Marcos pressed against the cage.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
#T1#
Takashi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos goes for a takedown attempt but Takashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcos did well to prevent Takashi getting side control.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Marcos drives through with a takedown into Takashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Takashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Takashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Takashi tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takashi defends it well.#CL#
Takashi gets a clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Takashi has picked Marcos up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
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.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marcos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marcos looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcos, not yet.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up. #T3#
Takashi passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marcos wants to get back to full guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Marcos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcos sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcos wants to sweep but Takashi has passed to side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Marcos blocks the move with his legs.
Carlos Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falto misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Falto gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch.
Takashi has Falto pressed against the cage.
Takashi has Falto pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Falto.
#TD2#
Takashi has picked Falto up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Falto trying to control but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Falto'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.#T1##SUB#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Takashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Falto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falto is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Falto is trying to defend against the choke here but Takashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takashi Tightens the hold and Falto taps out furiously! Takashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Takashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Takashi drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Takashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henderson uses from the top position.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takashi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takashi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Takashi's coaches at Island project 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.#SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Takashi wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takashi tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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#
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takashi defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Takashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takashi lands an overhand right.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Takashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takashi circles away.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Takashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Henderson 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. #SUB#
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Takashi has his feet on Henderson's thighs here. He's pushed Henderson 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! Henderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.#CL#
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuudai gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.#TD#
Yuudai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Takashi passes into half guard.
Yuudai wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Yuudai 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg. #T1#
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yuudai wants to get back to full guard.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is defending well.
Yuudai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi advances to half guard.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Takashi 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.
Yuudai is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takashi is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Yuudai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takashi!#SUB#
Yuudai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takashi is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Yuudai tries for a kimura but Takashi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Yuudai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yuudai working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Yuudai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yuudai but great work by Takashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yuudai wants to clinch up but Takashi keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takashi swivels and escapes.
Yuudai shoots in for a double leg but Takashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuudai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yuudai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Yuudai is trying to control the action in half guard but Takashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yuudai trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takashi is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yuudai is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Takashi tries to roll over but Yuudai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yuudai 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.
Takashi is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takashi avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yuudai trying to control the pace.
Takashi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuudai is looking to clinch.
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuudai or perhaps it was just good defense by Takashi, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuudai sets himself, and Takashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Yuudai avoids it this time.#TD2#
Takashi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Yuudai has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Yuudai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Takashi tries to pass to full mount but Yuudai defends it.
Takashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi passes into side control, despite Yuudai's attempt to control the position.
Yuudai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takashi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Takashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takashi has a couple of punches blocked by Yuudai.
Takashi has Yuudai pressed against the cage.
Takashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yuudai drags the fight down to the ground.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takeshi Yuudai 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.#T1##SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Yuudai's face as Takashi controls the position.
Takashi trying to control the action but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Yuudai manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yuudai trying to hold on to Takashi's head to control him but Takashi postures up.
Yuudai is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Yuudai won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Yuudai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi tries to counter with a clinch but Yuudai shakes him off and moves away.
Takashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai sets himself, and Takashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Yuudai avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuudai.
Takashi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yuudai.#TD2#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yuudai!
Yuudai is trying to escape the position but Takashi is controlling the position. #T4#
Yuudai tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Yuudai can't do much from the bottom here.
Yuudai tries to improve position but can't.
Yuudai stops Takashi from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi takes a little break here. Yuudai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Yuudai fails to land the takedown.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Takashi pushes him off.#TD#
Yuudai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takashi's guard.
Takashi managing to control the position.
Takashi is continuing to stall.
Yuudai passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi moves into full guard.
#T1#
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Yuudai is really struggling to control Takashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Takashi is looking for a triangle here but Yuudai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai is just content to waste time from the top position. Takashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
Takashi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yuudai, pushing him back against the cage.
Takashi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yuudai fails to land.
Yuudai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Yuudai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Yuudai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai prevents Takashi from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Takashi rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
Takashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yuudai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yuudai pulls guard successfully.
Yuudai working a defensive guard here.
Takashi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is keeping the position.#T1#
Yuudai looking to control.
Takashi is pushing down on Yuudai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yuudai is fighting to maintain full guard but Takashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yuudai is pressing down on Takashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yuudai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takashi controlling the position.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuudai trying to control but Takashi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Yuudai tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Yuudai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takashi is riding his opponent, not letting Yuudai buck him off.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Takashi just sinks the hooks in.
Takashi is looking to control Yuudai but Yuudai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi controlling from the back.
Takashi keeps control of the position as Yuudai tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Kazuo Takashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Masters avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee calls for Takashi to work.
Takashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masters goes for a takedown attempt but Takashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi blocks a head kick by Masters.
#CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takashi walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masters pinned against the cage. Masters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters throws a low kick but Takashi moves out of range easily.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masters.
Masters throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters!
Takashi trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Takashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face as Takashi controls the position.
Masters is looking for a sweep.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working. #T3#
Masters tries to control but Takashi manages to take his back.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Masters wants to control his opponent's hands but Takashi gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
Takashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Masters tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takashi controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Takashi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Masters has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Masters. #CL#
Takashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters controlling from the top position.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #T1#
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Takashi is looking for a triangle here but Masters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
Takashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Masters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takashi defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takashi is pressing down on Masters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Masters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masters trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi seems keen to control Masters's posture.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takashi trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takashi's guard.
Masters wants to stand but Takashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Takashi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Takashi clinches with his opponent.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters tries to break free but Takashi pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takashi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Takashi pulls guard.
Masters is looking to work some ground and pound but Takashi has wrist control.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Millard Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Takashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Takashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Takashi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Takashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takashi controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself. #T1#
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Takashi looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters is trying to keep Takashi in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Masters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takashi escapes and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Masters is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Takashi trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masters is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Masters tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takashi easily slips into full mount!
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takashi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Masters is in real trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Masters misses with a looping left.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Takashi moves into the clinch.
Masters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takashi prevents it.
#TD#
Takashi pulls guard.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi trying to control the position.
Takashi being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Takashi working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Masters wants to stand but Takashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters throws a right and a left that Takashi avoids nicely.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masters is working for takedown but Takashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Takashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Masters drops back looking for a leg! Takashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takashi manages to kick Masters off! Masters jumps back into Takashi's guard.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Takashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Masters has his hands clasped together but Takashi extends and breaks Masters's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sneakers's guard.
Takashi postures up.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sneakers has Takashi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sneakers keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers 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#
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takashi manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Sneakers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takashi trying to control the position.
Sneakers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takashi's head.
Sneakers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sneakers stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
Sneakers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sneakers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Sneakers content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takashi has locked up a guillotine! Takashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sneakers is holding on here and Takashi must be using up a lot of energy. Sneakers has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi instigates a clinch.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Takashi is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takashi has his back to the cage.
Takashi is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takashi has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Takashi pulls Parker into guard.
#SUB2#
Parker content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takashi has locked up a guillotine! Takashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Parker is holding on here and Takashi must be using up a lot of energy. Parker has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Schultz throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Takashi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schultz defend it? Takashi steps over the head and cranks it - Schultz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips 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.#CL2#
Takashi has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Takashi has the dominant position.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takashi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi avoids the elbow strike from Phillips, against the cage.
Takashi fails to pull guard.
Takashi jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phillips wants to break free but Takashi has control.
#TD2#
Takashi jumps guard and drags Phillips to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Takashi had control of the position. #T1##SU#
Phillips stands and steps away. Takashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Takashi drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
Takashi has Phillips pressed against the cage.
Takashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.#BC#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takashi just leaning against Phillips, taking a breather.
Phillips blocking some punches.
#T2#
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
Takashi is stalling here.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Takashi controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself. #SUB2#
Takashi has his feet on Phillips's thighs here. He's pushed Phillips 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! Phillips screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Kazuo Takashi 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.
The defeated Pedro Phillips had this to say: 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'. |
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Event:
Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Kamogawa letting Takashi take a breather here.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa is really struggling to control Takashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamogawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Takashi has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.#SUB2#
Takashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamogawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Takashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamogawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Takashi pulls down on the head and he's put Kamogawa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Neustadt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Neustadt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt scores with a knee to the head.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takashi is trying to stall.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takashi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neustadt tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Neustadt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Neustadt clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takashi fails to land.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Neustadt is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neustadt down to the mat. Neustadt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jens Neustadt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.#CL2#
Takashi has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takashi throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takashi wants a takedown.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takashi trying to stall but Neustadt improves his position.
Takashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Takashi is blocking nicely.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neustadt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Takashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neustadt.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Takashi is blocking nicely.
Neustadt blocks an uppercut.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Neustadt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Neustadt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takashi's face.
Takashi slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takashi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neustadt is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neustadt down to the mat. Neustadt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takashi is defended easily by Neustadt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Neustadt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Neustadt is looking to clinch.
Neustadt sets himself, and Takashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Neustadt avoids it this time.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi swings for the body but Neustadt moves out of range.
Neustadt is looking to counter the offense by Takashi and move into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi wants to land a leg kick but Neustadt is out of range. #CL2#
Takashi clinches up against the cage.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jens Neustadt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Takashi wants the takedown. Neustadt is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neustadt's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neustadt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Neustadt is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takashi pushes down on Neustadt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neustadt keeps working. #SUB2#
Takashi is trying for a kimura here. Neustadt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takashi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new bantamweight champion!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Takashi dives in and scores a takedown into Telheiras's guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi pushing down on Telheiras's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Telheiras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takashi's guard. #REVB#
Telheiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Telheiras trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Telheiras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Telheiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi trying to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telheiras.
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Telheiras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Telheiras.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Telheiras shoots in.
Takashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Telheiras. #T3##CL#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Telheiras.
Takashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Telheiras gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takashi wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Telheiras wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Telheiras persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Telheiras has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takashi is proving hard to escape from.
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Telheiras is proving a slippery customer.
Telheiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi has his feet on Telheiras's thighs here. He's pushed Telheiras 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! Telheiras screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi pushes Crumper up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Takashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crumper.
Crumper is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crumper stands and throws Takashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takashi tries to bench press Crumper off him but Crumper keeps the position.
Crumper trying to control the position but Takashi is working away. #SUB#
Crumper tries for a kimura but Takashi is defending well.
Takashi tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crumper controls the position.
Crumper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takashi is trying to control Crumper's posture but Crumper avoids it. #SUB#
Crumper is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
Crumper wants to control for a moment but Takashi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crumper.
Crumper trying to control from Takashi's half guard. Takashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crumper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crumper preventing the sweep.
Crumper wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crumper shoots in looking for a takedown. Takashi tries to sprawl out of it but Crumper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Takashi has Crumper pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Takashi gets control of Crumper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Crumper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Crumper from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crumper circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Crumper rushes Takashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Takashi.
Crumper tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crumper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crumper controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for a triangle here. Crumper is fighting it but it looks tight! Takashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crumper is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Taube tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Taube.#CL#
Taube moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Taube to the mat.
#SUB2#
Taube got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taube has managed to get both his arms back between Takashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi controls Taube momentarily but Taube frees himself.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Taube from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Takashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Taube is defending well. Takashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Taube has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Takashi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Takashi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Luciano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Takashi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Luciano is looking to defend but Takashi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Luciano! Takashi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Luciano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Takashi!
In his post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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