Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 169
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Takeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horton. Horton obviously looking to wear him down.
Horton dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Horton 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.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeda falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Horton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Horton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Horton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takeda has locked up a guillotine! Takeda's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Horton is holding on here and Takeda must be using up a lot of energy. Horton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takeda gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024

#R1#
Takeda swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda jabs at Benoit's body.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takeda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takeda.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda slips a jab from Benoit.
Benoit tries to clinch up
and Takeda counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Takeda misses with a right hand
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benoit walks into a jab.#T2#
Takeda throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit misses with a body punch
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda scores with a kick to the body.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benoit enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benoit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takeda throwing strikes but missing.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Benoit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Benoit defends easily. #T3#
Benoit wants to stand but Takeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Benoit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Takeda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Takeda slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Takeda has Benoit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benoit tumbling to the mat - Takeda dives into Benoit's guard.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Benoit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Benoit lands with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Takeda misses.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeda as he connects with a hook.
Shingen Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Benoit.
It looks like Takeda has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy left from Benoit finds it's target.#T2#
Takeda shoots and misses
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda cracks Benoit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Benoit drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
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!
Benoit slowing the pace effectively.
Takeda tries to break free but Benoit pushes him back against the cage.
Benoit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeda misses with a body punch.
Benoit gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benoit presses Takeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benoit tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Come on Benoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Benoit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Takeda tries to break the clinch but Benoit is controlling the position.
Takeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda is struggling to control the position.
Takeda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benoit lands a left hand.
Takeda blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Takeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit is pushing Takeda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benoit as Takeda tries to tie him up.
Come on Benoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Takeda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Takeda drops his hands momentarily and Benoit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Benoit misses.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benoit.
Takeda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benoits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeda punishes Benoit's body with a nice straight punch.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeda cracks Benoit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.#TD#
Takeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Benoit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Takeda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit stalling. #T1#
Benoit tries to work over Takeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Benoit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benoit'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.
Takeda lands a right hand.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Good body shot from Benoit. #BC#
Takeda manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Takeda shoots in and bounces Benoit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Benoit wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
letting Takeda counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Shingen Takeda's cut is getting worse.
Benoit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Benoit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Takeda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takeda throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
Benoit walks into a left hand.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Takeda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeda tries to move into range but Benoit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Takeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benoit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takeda attempts a counter takedown but Benoit avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Benoit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benoit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takeda blocks it well.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeda.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit misses the body punch
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Benoit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christ Benoit.
Well Benoit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2024

#R1#
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Chilling with an uppercut!
Chilling misses with a series of wild punches.
Chilling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Chilling punishes Takeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Chilling misses with a wild combination.
Takeda counters with a body kick.
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing.
Chilling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Chilling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda takes a swing at Chilling's ribcage but misses.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chilling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Chilling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Chilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Chilling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chilling misses with a combination
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda swings for the body but Chilling moves out of range.
Chilling works over Takeda's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Takeda misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takeda.
Chilling swinging wildly here.
Bing Chilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Chilling scores with a four punch combination!#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!
Chilling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chilling throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chilling cracks Takeda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chilling misses with a wild combination.
Takeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chilling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chilling misses with a two punch combination.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Chilling is just out of range.
Chilling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters with a one-two to the body.
Chilling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chilling.
Chilling avoids the head kick by Takeda.
Chilling appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chilling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Chilling is looking for a counter combo.
Chilling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chilling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chilling defends it well.
Chilling missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chilling ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Chilling throws a right hand that misses
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chilling throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chilling misses with a body punch
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chilling lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Takeda lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chilling just misses with a punch to the body.
Chilling throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Chilling misses the shot to the body.
Chilling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chilling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chilling.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chilling's hands.#ROC2#Chilling is rocked!
Takeda lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Chilling up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Takeda from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Chilling's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shingen Takeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Shingen Takeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Takeda shoots in but Piercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piercer at a distance.
Piercer throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Piercer with an uppercut!
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Piercer throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piercer.
Piercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A big right from Takeda misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takeda.
Piercer connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.#CL#
Piercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Piercer.
Piercer is working Takeda over against the cage.
Piercer digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda looks winded!
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piercer misses with a body punch.
Piercer lands with a short shot to the head.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Piercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Piercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
A short right from Piercer.
Takeda is trying to stall.
Piercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards. #T3#
A short left from Piercer.
Piercer works on Takeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Takeda stalling.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with the head strike.
Piercer working aggressively here.
Takeda misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Piercer lands with a right to the head.
Piercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land. #T4#
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Piercer.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.#CL#
Piercer clinches.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeda wants to stall.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda is trying to force a seperation but Piercer has the dominant position.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Piercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Piercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda checks a low kick from Piercer.
Piercer slips under a jab.
Piercer digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Piercer tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Piercer connects with a jab.
Jab by Piercer.
Piercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Piercer scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda misses with an uppercut.
Piercer throws a leg kick but Takeda moved away.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Piercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takeda doesn't seem phased though.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer looks for the body kick but Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Piercer checks it.
Piercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer misses with a body shot.
Piercer scores with a body shot. #T2#
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Piercer digs a good hook to Takeda's body.
Takeda throws a hook but Piercer avoids it easily.
Piercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda lands a jab to the nose.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Piercer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda moves forwards but Piercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piercer connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda needs to keep his hands up - Piercer had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Piercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Piercer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piercer thuds his shin into the meat of Takeda's side.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Piercer as he connects with a hook.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Piercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.#T4#
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Piercer misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Piercer moved out of range nicely.
Piercer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piercer takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Piercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Piercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Takeda tries a quick counter leg kick but Piercer is wise to it.
Piercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Piercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piercer misses with a straight right.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Piercer avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a swing at Piercer's ribcage but misses.
Piercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piercer misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Piercer 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#
Piercer content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer prevents Takeda from improving his position.
Piercer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Takeda controlling the position for now.
Piercer controlling the action here.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Piercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Takeda wants to improve his position but Piercer is controlling well.
Piercer stalling.
Piercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piercer throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer connects with a right hand. Takeda shakes it off.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piercer misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Piercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Piercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piercer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Piercer!
John Piercer 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.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Belly.
Belly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Belly dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belly darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Belly into the cage.
A short uppercut from Takeda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belly as Takeda tries to tie him up.
Takeda seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Takeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belly blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Takeda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Belly lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Belly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takeda jabs at Belly's body.#TD#
Belly drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belly is stalling in the full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Belly wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Belly tries to stand but Takeda is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Takeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belly is now in half guard.
Takeda gets full guard.
Takeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Belly pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Belly is going to stand back up.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Belly gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Belly has his feet on Takeda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly 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#
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belly is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belly is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom.
Belly trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #T1#
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeda slips a straight right by Belly.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Takeda sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Belly throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
As Belly backs off Takeda throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belly scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Belly is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it. #TD#
Belly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takeda to the mat! Takeda manages to get full guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Belly advances position into side control!#T3#
Belly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takeda gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Takeda is doing well to control the position and prevent Belly from advancing to side control.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda looking to control. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle here but Belly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Jello Belly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly misses the jab.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Belly lands a two punch combo.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Donk. Belly catches Takeda right on the button with a cross.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Belly slips the punch.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Belly takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Takeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belly's half guard.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Takeda prevents Belly from improving his position.
Takeda throwing shots but Belly is blocking nicely.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda is keen to just control but Belly is a slippery customer.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeda works his way into side control.
Belly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jello Belly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Belly wants to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly dodges the ground and pound from Takeda.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda lands an elbow.
Takeda cracks Belly with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jello Belly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belly, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jello Belly!
Jello Belly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Takeda throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
McScramble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeda to the ground. McScramble is now in Takeda's guard.
Takeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McScramble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeda with the active half guard here but McScramble passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
McScramble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but McScramble keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as McScramble stalls from top position.
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.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Takeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite McScramble's best efforts.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McScramble is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McScramble is aware though and is defending well.
McScramble won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #T3#
McScramble trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeda throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McScramble is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, McScramble seems content to control.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
Takeda 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.
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as McScramble sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McScramble pulls his head out easily.
McScramble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeda is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeda avoid being mounted?
McScramble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.
McScramble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda missing with punches from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.#T1#
McScramble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Takeda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda is pressing down on McScramble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McScramble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Takeda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McScramble has passed into half guard!
McScramble is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
McScramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McScramble is working away from the top position though.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McScramble uses his free foot to push down on Takeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
McScramble trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeda is looking to escape.
Takeda tries to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's time! McScramble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
McScramble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but McScramble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McScramble is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Takeda has gone for a leg lock! McScramble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takeda's guard.#REVR#
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McScramble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda is trying to control but can't. #T1#
McScramble works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McScramble staying calm.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScramble controlling from side mount.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McScramble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeda for as long as he can get away with.
Takeda throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda tries to buck McScramble off but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble working the ground and pound from side control.
McScramble avoids the strikes from the bottom by Takeda.
McScramble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McScramble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
McScramble remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble trying to control the position but Takeda is working away.
Takeda misses with an elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McScramble 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Takeda swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeda tries to score with a low kick but Finkelman moves his leg out of the way.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Takeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finkelman checks it well.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Finkelman as he checks the leg kick.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Takeda. #T2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Finkelman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeda lands in his opponent's guard.

Finkelman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance. #T3#
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Finkelman saw that one coming.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Takeda tries to bum rush Finkelman with a series of wild strikes but Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Takeda throws a chopping leg kick but Finkelman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Finkelman off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda 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#
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Finkelman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkelman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takeda with a hook.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda lands a head shot.#T1#
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda punishes Finkelman's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Finkelman defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finkelman is able to avoid easily.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.#T3#
A big right from Takeda misses.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in and bounces Finkelman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkelman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Finkelman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda misses with the combination.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeda as he connects with a hook.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Finkelman checks it.
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Finkelman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finkelman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finkelman moves out of range of the leg kick from Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Takeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkelman needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda scores with a leg kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Takeda throws a series of punches but Finkelman avoids them all with ease.
Takeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkelman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda misses with a straight right.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkelman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shingen Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Takeda throws a body punch but Milissis moves out of range.
Milissis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a hook.
It appears Milissis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Milissis.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milissis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Milissis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Milissis as he checks the leg kick.
Milissis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milissis is looking for a counter combo.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Milissis. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Milissis takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milissis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda throws a nice looking combination but Milissis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milissis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeda misses with a takedown
and Milissis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elvis Milissis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda tries to clinch but Milissis moves out of range.
Takeda lands a leg kick that knocks Milissis off balance momentarily.
Takeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Takeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Milissis is looking to stand up but Takeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Takeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Milissis tries to escape but Takeda is in control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milissis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Takeda is trying to get an arm triangle but Milissis is defending well. #ES#
Milissis sneaks out the side door and pushes Takeda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Milissis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Milissis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milissis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Takeda avoiding damage as Milissis throws knees to the body.
Takeda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milissis scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Milissis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milissis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Milissis tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Takeda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milissis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milissis is trying to stand back up.
Takeda looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Milissis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeda. #SUB2#
Takeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Milissis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milissis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Milissis moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda tests Milissis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elvis Milissis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milissis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takeda counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeda wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Takeda.
Milissis misses with some punches.
Takeda blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Takeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milissis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.#T1#
Milissis misses with a leg kick
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milissis tries to clinch
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milissis.
A little feinted left hand from Milissis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milissis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takeda eats them both and turns towards Milissis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Takeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Milissis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeda catches Milissis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Milissis wants to clinch.#T2#
Milissis throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milissis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milissis blocks a leg kick.
Milissis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milissis lands with a cross.
Milissis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Milissis.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Milissis blocks a leg kick.
Milissis throws a series of strikes that have Takeda backpedaling.
Milissis tries to clinch up.
Milissis throws out a powerful jab.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda takes a swing at Milissis's ribcage but misses.
Takeda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Milissis.
Milissis slips a straight right by Takeda.#CL#
Milissis drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Milissis gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milissis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Takeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milissis throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Milissis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milissis can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Milissis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Milissis has him pressed against the cage.
Takeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milissis misses with a knee to the head.
Takeda can't break the clinch.
Takeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milissis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda blocks an elbow strike.
Milissis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Milissis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Milissis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Milissis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milissis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takeda is able to avoid easily.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda misses with the combination.
Milissis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeda misses.
Milissis tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeda not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Milissis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Milissis wants to get back to his feet.
Shingen Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Milissis defends the submission attempt.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Milissis is working away.
Takeda stops Milissis from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.
Milissis is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milissis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takeda checks it well.
As Milissis backs off Takeda throws a huge counter combo but Milissis manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Milissis.
Takeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milissis backing away here, and Takeda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takeda jabs Milissis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milissis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Milissis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milissis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takeda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Milissis finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeda's head.
Milissis scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Milissis is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
Milissis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Takeda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Milissis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milissis tries to clinch but Takeda moves away
and Takeda counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milissis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milissis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Milissis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takeda.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milissis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milissis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Milissis checks a leg kick.
Milissis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Milissis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Milissis.
Takeda lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
As Takeda looks to move away, Milissis throws a big counter combo but Takeda just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milissis is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shingen Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridger throws a body kick that misses.
Bridger lands a nice looking body kick.
Bridger tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Bridger works over Takeda's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Bridger's corner calls for a 1-2. Bridger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Bridger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bridger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Bridger lands a knee to the body.
Bridger misses with a knee strike.
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!
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeda avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Bridger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but Takeda blocks with his arms. #T1#
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bridger lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Bridger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeda avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda jumps guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Bridger.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bridger.
Takeda looks winded!
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!
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Takeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bridger walks away with a smile on his face. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Takeda dives in and grabs Bridger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridger pushes down on Takeda's head and hops out.
Bridger delivers a nice body kick.
Bridger lands with a nice body punch.
Bridger with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bridger - that will leave a mark!
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Bridger gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Bridger throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Bridger throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
Bridger scores with a nice body kick.
Bridger scores with a nice body kick.
Takeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeda. #T3#
Takeda swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Bridger counters with a crisp one two that drops Takeda! Bridger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takeda to his feet! Takeda is in big trouble!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Bridger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bridger throws a quick counter head kick but Takeda was just out of range.
Bridger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeda swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Takeda with that takedown attempt.
Bridger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Bridger avoids it well.
Bridger slips a jab from Takeda.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bridger.#T4#
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridger tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridger to the ground. Bridger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Bridger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger scores with a hook to the body.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
Bridger is working Takeda over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridger lands a right hand.
Bridger lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
A knee to the head by Bridger. #ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bridger jabs Takeda right on the nose. Takeda blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Bridger swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Bridger's shoulder, as Bridger tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Bridger avoids it well.
Takeda blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bridger misses its target.
Bridger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bridger can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takeda takes a step back to recover.
Takeda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bridger counters with a head kick.
Takeda throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Takeda is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Bridger instigates a clinch.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Takeda avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ed Bridger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Bridger lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bridger gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bridger pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
Bridger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bridger.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
Bridger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Bridger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Bridger.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bridger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Takeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridger crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
Bridger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bridger.
Bridger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeda's face. #T3#
Takeda working aggressively here.
Bridger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bridger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bridger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bridger scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
Takeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
Bridger lands a nice knee to the body.
Bridger scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Bridger throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Bridger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeda avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Takeda working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda is working for takedown but Bridger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridger gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
Bridger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
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!#R3#
Bridger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bridger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bridger thuds his right hand into Takeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeda. That did some damage!#CL#
Bridger moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeda.
Bridger crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridger smiles and moves away. #T1#
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Bridger lands a leg kick that knocks Takeda off balance momentarily.
Takeda misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridger jabs at Takeda's body.
Takeda misses with a body shot
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bridger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Bridger drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
Bridger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger. #TD2#
Takeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bridger uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bridger avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for subs off his back but Bridger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bridger content to control rather than advance.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bridger manages to pass to mount!
Bridger content just to control the position here.
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Bridger controlling the pace for now.
Takeda tries to lock up and control but Bridger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bridger wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely.
Takeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Bridger has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridger 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Bridger!
A relieved looking Ed Bridger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Finkelman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finkelman lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Finkelman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finkelman misses with a looping left.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Takeda misses with a head kick.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkelman's waist but Finkelman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
It looked like Finkelman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finkelman swinging wildly here.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finkelman with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeda in his tracks.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Takeda throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Finkelman throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkelman ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
Takeda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takeda lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman misses with a double jab. #T2#
Takeda with a nice calf kick.
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Finkelman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takeda.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeda cracks Finkelman with a good jab.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeda jabs at Finkelman's body.
Takeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finkelman is out of range and Takeda settles back down.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finkelman there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda lands a nice hook to Finkelman's body. Finkelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takeda scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Takeda coming out on top.
Finkelman tests Takeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Finkelman cracks Takeda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finkelman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takeda to stand back up!#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Takeda connects with the punch.
Finkelman misses with a hook.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkelman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Finkelman lands a big head kick that sends Takeda tumbling to the mat! Finkelman takes a step backwards and waves Takeda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finkelman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Finkelman ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finkelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Finkelman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeda slips a straight right by Finkelman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda clobbers Finkelman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda throws a head kick but Finkelman moves out of range.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Takeda with that takedown attempt.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda jabs Finkelman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeda connects with a crisp jab.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Takeda.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman swings widly with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Finkelman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda throws out a powerful jab.
Takeda lands a nice shot that snaps Finkelman's head back.
Finkelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Finkelman misses with a wild combination.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finkelman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finkelman throws a head kick that Takeda semi-blocks. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finkelman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finkelman slips under a jab.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkelman as he jumps to the side.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takeda wants to land a leg kick but Finkelman is out of range.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Finkelman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses
and Finkelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkelman lands a nice shot that snaps Takeda's head back. #CUT#The cut above Shingen Takeda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howie Finkelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finkelman to score with a decent uppercut.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkelman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda lands a two punch combo.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Takeda connects with a leg kick.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown.
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkelman.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeda looks to clinch
and Finkelman counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
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#
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Finkelman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman scores with a jab. Takeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Finkelman cracks Takeda with a hook to the temple - Takeda is on wobbly legs here! Finkelman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Takeda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Finkelman wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Howie Finkelman!
An out of breath Howie Finkelman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 55: Mfer vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Prince moves out of range.
Takeda cracks Prince with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takeda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeda throws a push kick but Prince slaps the foot to one side.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prince.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeda cracks Prince with a good jab.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prince swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda misses with the combination.
Prince throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Takeda slips under a jab from Prince.#T1#
Prince shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takeda counters with a body kick.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Prince tries to sprawl but Takeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Prince is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prince wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prince defends it well.
Prince is not content to let Takeda control the position.#SUB2#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Prince is defending well. #SUB2#
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prince sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prince is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prince keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for a submission but Prince manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Prince is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Prince is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Prince is defending well. #SUB2#
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Prince still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Prince has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Takeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takeda scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda swinging wildly here.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Prince misses the target.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prince circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Prince. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Prince.
Prince throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Prince throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Shingen Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Prince.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Prince moves out of range.
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!
Prince avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prince walks into a stiff left hand from Takeda.#T1#
Prince throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Prince misses with a straight right.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prince.
Jab by Takeda.
Prince throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prince loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda digs a good hook to Prince's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Prince misses the target.
Takeda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince cracks Takeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nasir Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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!
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Prince loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prince is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda moves out of range of the body kick.
Takeda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prince buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prince throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda tries to move into range but Prince moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Nasir Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prince avoids it really well and circles away.
Prince lands a body shot. #T3#
Takeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Prince, which made it look bad.
Takeda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takeda defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Prince misses with a left hand
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Prince walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Prince. Beautiful body shot.
Prince connects with a jab.
Prince fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takeda.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Prince looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.#T4#
Takeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince slips under a jab.
Takeda lands with a straight right. Prince didn't see that one coming.
Prince uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prince tries to land a leg kick but Takeda saw it coming and moves away.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prince lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Takeda tries to land a leg kick but Prince saw it coming and moves away.
Prince throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prince lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prince misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Takeda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Prince throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prince shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prince takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Prince misses with a hook.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prince avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Prince takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prince to score with a decent uppercut.
Prince waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda lands with a straight right. Prince didn't see that one coming.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince connects with the punch.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prince wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takeda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prince takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda clobbers Prince with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda misses with a low kick.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away. #T1#
Prince lands a head shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Prince moves out of range.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
Prince is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takeda.
Prince fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Prince.
Takeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prince scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Prince lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Prince.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Prince scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Prince listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Prince scores with a leg kick.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince cracks Takeda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Prince avoids it easily.
Takeda connects with the punch.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prince takes one to the chin there.
Takeda dodges the punch combination from Prince.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prince misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Prince takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Prince tries to counter by clinching up but Takeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prince with a jab.
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prince lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Prince is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prince fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prince bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prince. Takeda shrugs it off though.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Prince moves away and avoids it.
Prince turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nasir Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prince. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda slips under a jab from Prince.
A bone on bone clash there as Prince blocks the leg kick.
Prince swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takeda misses with a looping right.
Prince takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prince misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Prince.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Nasir Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Prince slips a jab from Takeda.
Prince avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prince scores with a jab to the head.
Prince delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prince has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince!

Event: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.#CUT2#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a triangle here but Takeda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers parries the strikes from Takeda easily there. Takeda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivers to escape.
Takeda wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to buck Takeda off but Takeda is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Takeda throws an elbow but Rivers slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rivers is trying to improve his position.
Takeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Takeda prevents Rivers from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Takeda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeda is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeda passes into half guard. #SUB#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Takeda is working for a kimura but Rivers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Rivers's guard. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for subs off his back but Takeda has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rivers throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Rivers clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda blocking some punches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Takeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Takeda can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action. #T1#
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takedas head.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Rivers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
A short left from Rivers. #TD#
Takeda successfully pulls guard.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Takeda trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeda defending well though.
Rivers tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shingen Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Takeda throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Rivers misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Rivers lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.#ROC2#Takeda is rocked!
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda misses with the combination. #T2#
Rivers misses with a left hand
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Takeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Jab by Rivers.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.#T3#
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shingen Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rivers has his foot on Takeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rivers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takeda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivers.#SUB#
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working. #SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivers gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Rivers thanked The Natural Order for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Tadageru. #TD#
Tadageru gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru working over Takeda with some ground and pound. Takeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tadageru lands a nice short elbow.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadageru working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tadageru moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.
Tadageru lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tadageru working the head with strikes.
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeda gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadageru pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Takeda wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy.
Tadageru tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Tadageru sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Takeda's temple.
Tadageru works his way into side control.
Takeda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru working the ground and pound.
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeda 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.
Tadageru working over Takeda with some ground and pound. Takeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Tadageru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Tadageru has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Tadageru. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda moves into full guard.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Takeda's brow. #T4#
Tadageru works over Takeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Tadageru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tadageru defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tadageru's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tadageru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tadageru has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Tadageru distracts Takeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
That's time! Tadageru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Takeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tadageru keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Tadageru 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#
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Takeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takeda is controlling Tadageru's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takeda trying to control here.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Takeda's hands, connecting with Takeda's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tadageru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Tadageru is controlling well.
Tadageru is trying to control. Takeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeda has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadageru pulls his head out easily.
Tadageru passes to side control.
Tadageru scoring with punches and elbows.
Tadageru landing strikes.
Tadageru landing strikes.
Takeda is not content to let Tadageru control the position.
Tadageru is really struggling to control Takeda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takeda is trying to improve his position.
Tadageru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Takeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Tadageru trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Takeda's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tadageru wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Takeda's hands, connecting with Takeda's forehead.
Takeda is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeda avoid being mounted?
Tadageru is keen to just control but Takeda is a slippery customer.
Tadageru working over Takeda with some ground and pound. Takeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tadageru is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeda has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tadageru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tadageru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takeda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Tadageru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tadageru has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tadageru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
Tadageru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Tadageru works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Takeda is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is letting Tadageru control him for a moment.
Tadageru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tadageru lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tadageru gets a takedown into half guard.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Takeda's temple.
Takeda trying to control but Tadageru postures up.
Tadageru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tadageru working Takeda over with strikes.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Tadageru is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Takeda! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tadageru jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
Nakachi Tadageru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira moves to clinch but Takeda breaks away
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira 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.
Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Takeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Takeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
Oliveira is trying to control. Takeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaer Morhen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Oliveira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeda and Oliveira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeda's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Takeda sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliveira cracks Takeda with an open hand slap.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is controlling Takeda's trapped leg to prevent Takeda from advancing to side control.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeda's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira prevents Takeda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeda makes his way to full guard, as Oliveira worked for a kimura.
Oliveira trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Takeda working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
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.
Takeda is trying to work for a sweep but Oliveira has mounted him!
Takeda tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.#SUB2#
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira tries to move to full mount but Takeda actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.#SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well. #SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg. #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.
Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Takeda gets full guard.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
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 Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takeda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takeda gets back to half guard.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renato Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it.
Oliveira is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.
Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
Takeda gets full guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Takeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Renato Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeda is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Takeda is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeda is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Takeda circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Oliveira!

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Takeda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Takeda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nyla was covering up waiting for the punch and Takeda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nyla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nyla is keeping the position for now.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Takeda is just content to waste time from the top position. Nyla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Takeda looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Takeda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nyla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takeda has Nyla in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takeda working for a triangle but Nyla defends it easily.
Nyla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into side control.
Takeda can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Takeda Clan Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takeda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nyla presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Takeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takeda wants to hold on but Nyla pushes him away.#T3#
Nyla controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Takeda has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well.
Nyla is taking a breather. Takeda 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda shoots in but Nyla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nice sprawl there from Nyla as Takeda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nyla to the ground. Takeda is now in Nyla's guard.
Nyla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Nyla is keeping the position.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Takeda wants to control from the top but Nyla keeps moving.
Nyla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nyla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nyla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nyla passes into half guard.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Takeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nyla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nyla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyla tries to control but Takeda wriggling away.
Takeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Nyla tries to control but Takeda wriggling away.
Nyla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nyla manages to capitalize on a mistake by Takeda to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sammy Nyla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Takeda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nyla's guard. Nice work there by Takeda.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Nyla keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Takeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nyla sprawls well initially but Takeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyla is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Nyla is having none of it. #T1#
Nyla tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyla sees it coming and defends easily.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nyla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda uses his free foot to push down on Nyla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nyla. #SUB#
Takeda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nyla is now in Takeda's guard. A big mistake from Takeda there, giving up the dominant position!
Nyla looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Nyla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Nyla is proving a slippery customer.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyla is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Takeda has his foot on Nyla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyla works his way back into a safe position though.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Takeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nyla stacks Takeda 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 Nyla!
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Nyla keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyla off and has taken his back!
Nyla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Takeda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Takeda tightening his grip on Nyla, looking for the choke.
Nyla looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Nyla is having to fend off submission attempts from Takeda, who is looking to sink in the choke. Takeda doesn't have the hooks in though and Nyla manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Nyla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda is striking but Nyla is not phased and passes to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shingen Takeda.
I think Nyla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Nyla!

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramano.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Ramano is looking to land body kicks.
Ramano throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramano, which made it look bad.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramano misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramano takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda swings for the body but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Ramano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Ramano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramano.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Ramano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano avoids the body shot from Takeda. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramano cracks Takeda with a good jab.
Takeda jabs Ramano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda attempts a counter takedown but Ramano avoids it well and moves away.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Takeda sprawls well.
Takeda shoots in but Ramano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramano! But no joy.
Ramano misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda throws a hook but Ramano avoids it easily.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Ramano does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramano's head.
Ramano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramano sprawls well. He's pushed Takeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ramano throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramano jabs at Takeda's body.
Ramano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takeda will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takeda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.
Jab, jab by Ramano - just one landing.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook to the body
and Ramano counters with a thumping low kick.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Ramano tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramano checks a low kick from Takeda.
Takeda is looking to wear down Ramano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramano to the mat! Ramano manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet.
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Ramano.#SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ramano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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#
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramano dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ramano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Takeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ramano is defending well. Takeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ramano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Howlett trying to control the position but Takeda is working away.
Howlett misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Howlett.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takeda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Howlett, into his guard. #REVR#
Howlett trying to control the position. #T2#
Takeda wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Howlett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Takeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takeda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Takeda controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Howlett is working away.
Howlett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Howlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Howlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howlett is in Takeda's guard.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett postures up.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takeda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takeda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howlett is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
Takeda passes to side control.
Takeda trying to control the action but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howlett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Howlett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takeda reverses the position - he's now on top in Howlett's guard.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Howlett sits in half guard.
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy. #SUB#
Howlett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.#SUB2#
Howlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Howlett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Howlett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeda is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Howlett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
Takeda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howlett defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Howlett won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Takeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeda continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Takeda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Howlett moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Boonliang stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda throws a chopping leg kick but Boonliang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Takeda scores with a nice strike.
Takeda throws a jab when Boonliang was well out of range.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boonliang catches Takeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.#T1#
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boonliang misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Takeda catches Boonliang right on the button with a cross.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Boonliang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boonliang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rak Boonliang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boonliang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Boonliang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Boonliang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Boonliang walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Takeda looks for a takedown but Boonliang sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boonliang thinking. #T2#
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boonliang with a body shot.
Donk. Boonliang catches Takeda right on the button with a cross.
Takeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Boonliang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Takeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boonliang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boonliang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Boonliang with the inside leg kick.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Takeda slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boonliang throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.#T3#
Boonliang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takeda.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
Decent striking displayed by Takeda there.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boonliang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boonliang scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeda should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Boonliang.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boonliang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Takeda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Takeda prevents Boonliang from escaping the position.
Boonliang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boonliang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boonliang can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boonliang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boonliang!
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that round.
That's time! Boonliang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Boonliang misses the target.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boonliang. That's going to slow Takeda down.
Boonliang misses with a wild body shot.
Boonliang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Boonliang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
A big right from Boonliang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang. #T1#
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
Boonliang slips under a jab from Takeda.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Boonliang sets himself, and Takeda steps forward looking for the clinch! Boonliang avoids it this time.
Takeda goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Boonliang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Boonliang.
Takeda cracks Boonliang with a good jab.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Takeda. That snapped Boonliang's head back.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Boonliang moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Boonliang gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda throws a low kick but Boonliang avoids it.
Boonliang lands with an uppercut that bounces Takeda off the cage and back into range.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda drops his hands momentarily and Boonliang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Takeda throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takeda just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Takeda slips a straight right by Boonliang.
Boonliang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda scores with a body shot.
Takeda thuds a left hand into Boonliang's body.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boonliang misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Takeda drives through and clinches with Boonliang against the cage. #BC#
Boonliang manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Boonliang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boonliang.
A big right from Boonliang misses. #T4#
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Boonliang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body. Boonliang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boonliang's head.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boonliang as he jumps to the side.
Boonliang scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boonliang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Boonliang there.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Boonliang, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Boonliang against the cage but Boonliang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeda misses.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boonliang throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boonliang is looking to counter punch.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takeda momentarily.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Boonliang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boonliang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonliang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takeda.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Boonliang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda throws a hook but Boonliang avoids it easily.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda. #T1#
Takeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Boonliang.
Takeda checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Takeda has managed to clinch.
Takeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
Takeda digs a good body shot into Boonliang's ribs.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boonliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda connects with the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boonliang enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boonliang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Boonliang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Takeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boonliang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boonliang.
Takeda takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang connects with a jab.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeda. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Takeda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boonliang with a body shot.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takeda.#T3#
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Boonliang throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1-2. Boonliang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonliang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boonliang lands the left hand.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Boonliang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boonliang.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.#T4#
Boonliang swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boonliang. Boonliang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boonliang sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Takeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Boonliang lands with a right hand.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boonliang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses the jab.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Boonliang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boonliang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takeda checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boonliang circles away.
Boonliang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
A big left from Boonliang misses. #T1#
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boonliang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang lands a jab to the head.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeda.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeda shoots in and drives through. Boonliang sprawls well.
Boonliang catches Takeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boonliang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Takeda with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boonliang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boonliang moves forwards but Takeda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boonliang slips under a jab.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Takeda checks it.
Good shot there by Takeda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.#T3#
Boonliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boonliang scores with a jab to the head.
Boonliang leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda tries to move into range but Boonliang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Takeda wants to clinch.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda staying out of range there.#T4#
Boonliang keeps the fight on the outside.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda is looking to land body kicks.
Boonliang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Boonliang's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Boonliang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boonliang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Boonliang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takeda looks for a takedown but Boonliang sprawls well.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang had his way with Shingen Takeda in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takeda misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang misses with a straight left.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boonliang connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boonliang can pounce on him.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Takeda scores with a jab.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda fails with the takedown.
Takeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Boonliang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boonliang lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Takeda throws a front kick that sends Boonliang stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang staying out of range there.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
An attempted straight right counter from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boonliang misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boonliang.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Boonliang ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boonliang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Takeda feints the counter takedown.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Boonliang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Boonliang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeda scores with a hook.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Boonliang.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Takeda throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Boonliang as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Boonliang with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
Takeda scores with a jab to the body.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boonliang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body. Boonliang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rak Boonliang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boonliang, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunbar throws out the jab.
Dunbar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Dunbar throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davante Dunbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takeda at a distance.
Takeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Dunbar finds it's way through Takeda's defenses.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Takeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dunbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunbar misses with a body shot.
Dunbar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda tries to clinch up.
Dunbar throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Dunbar throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Takeda counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Dunbar manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Takeda seems content to control.#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dunbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunbar is letting Takeda control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeda taking a breather here.
Takeda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Dunbar's face as Takeda controls the position. #T3#
Dunbar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeda advances nicely into full mount.
Takeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dunbar is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunbar is looking to improve his position but Takeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Takeda controlling from mount.
Takeda moves to back control.
Dunbar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takeda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dunbar misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Takeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunbar sprawls well initially but Takeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunbar is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dunbar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shingen Takeda!
A very excited looking Shingen Takeda 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.

Event: Bellicose 105
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Takeda lands a body shot.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimblett controls his hands.
Takeda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dimblett.
Dimblett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeda tries to throw a body punch but Dimblett avoids it by throwing Takeda back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Takeda.
Dimblett prevents a body shot from Takeda.
Dimblett wants a takedown. #TD#
Dimblett has Takeda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dimblett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takeda tumbling to the mat - Dimblett dives into Takeda's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimblett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeda is tightening it up a little... Dimblett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dimblett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dimblett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shingen Takeda!
A very excited looking Shingen Takeda 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.

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Takeda scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
Takeda trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter tries to stand but Takeda is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carter stacks Takeda 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 Carter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to control but Carter postures up.#T1#
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Carter working away.
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Takeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takeda's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Takeda is not content to let Carter control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takeda wants to control but Carter is keeping busy. #SUB#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Takeda slips under a jab from Carter.
Takeda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Carter misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Carter 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.#R2#
Carter throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Takeda cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda misses the body punch
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeda.
James Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter misses with a hook.
Takeda darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takeda on the side of the head.
Takeda tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Carter misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Carter.
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter slips a jab from Takeda.
Carter defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Takeda misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Takeda is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Carter.#T4#
Takeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.#CL#
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Takeda. Takeda maintains the clinch.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Carter on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Takeda jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeda or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carter digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takeda tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Carter throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda tries to clinch up.
Takeda slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Takeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takeda walks into a jab.
Takeda shoots and misses
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takeda with a body shot.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Takeda's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Takeda scores with a hook.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jab by Carter.#CL#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Takeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Takeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeda lands an uppercut.
James Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeda is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Takeda goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Carter throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Takeda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carter just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Carter blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
James Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takeda swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
James Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Carter!
James Carter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Takeda jabs at Ieyasu's body.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieyasu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Ieyasu moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Takeda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu won't allow Takeda to pass to mount.
Ieyasu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ieyasu is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Ieyasu is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeda from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Takeda trying to control the pace.
Ieyasu is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda stalling away here and it's allowed Ieyasu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ieyasu wants to hit a sweep here but Takeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ieyasu there!
Takeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu is controlling an arm, preventing Takeda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeda 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#
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Takeda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ieyasu is surviving well by controlling Takeda's body position as best he can.
Ieyasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ieyasu trying to control but Takeda postures up.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda 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#
Ieyasu lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Toyotomi Ieyasu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toyotomi Ieyasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ieyasu leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ieyasu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Ieyasu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ieyasu trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Takeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ieyasu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Ieyasu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu wants to control for a moment but Takeda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ieyasu is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ieyasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ieyasu wants to stand but Takeda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ieyasu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Ieyasu. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Ieyasu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ieyasu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takeda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ieyasu finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeda's head.
Takeda throws a body punch but Ieyasu moves out of range.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed
letting Ieyasu counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Takeda drives through and clinches with Ieyasu against the cage.
Takeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ieyasu controls his hands.
Takeda is looking for a takedown.
Ieyasu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ieyasu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ieyasu. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ieyasu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ieyasu 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toyotomi Ieyasu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ieyasu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ieyasu throwing strikes from guard but Takeda blocks nicely.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Takeda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ieyasu 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 Takeda - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shingen Takeda!
A very excited looking Shingen Takeda 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.
Toyotomi Ieyasu spoke after the fight, saying 'The child has saved you. Be grateful, as I am, for he has saved us all tonight. Darkness is at the door and next time he may not be able to stop it. '.

Event: Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Dunbar connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda misses with a head kick.
Dunbar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takeda on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunbar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Dunbar.
Dunbar thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Takeda gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Takeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunbar, who protects the arm well.
Takeda working away.#SUB#
Takeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dunbar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeda but great work by Dunbar.#SUB2#
Dunbar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Takeda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davante Dunbar!
Davante Dunbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Covington & Takeda
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Covington to the ground. Takeda is now in Covington's guard.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Covington looking to control.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Takeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Covington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Covington works his foot free and advances to mount.
Covington with the ground and pound from mount.
Covington scoring with strikes but Takeda is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Covington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Covington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeda has worked his arm free - good work by Takeda!
Takeda regains half guard.
Takeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Covington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Covington's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Covington showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Covington right now. #SUB2#
Takeda tightening his grip on Covington, looking for the choke. #T3#
Covington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Covington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Covington is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying to control. Covington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Covington trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Covington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Covington moves into full guard.
Covington keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Takeda controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Covington looking to control but Takeda passes into half guard.
Takeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Covington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Covington is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Covington pulls Takeda in close to prevent any damage.
Covington wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Covington looking for a sweep. Not yet Covington, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Covington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Covington is out of range and Takeda settles back down.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
Covington throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Covington's hands.
Takeda connects with the punch.
Covington throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Covington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takeda defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington moves away from the strike by Takeda.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takeda lands a really nice looking cross but Covington seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Covington 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Takeda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takeda throws a hook to the side of Covington's head but Covington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda throws a leg kick #TD#
and Covington counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Covington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Covington has an Americana. Takeda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Covington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Covington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Everett Covington!
Everett Covington retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Everett Covington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
San slips a jab from Takeda.#CL#
Takeda clinches with his opponent.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but San has him pressed against the cage.
San misses with a body punch.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Takeda.
San tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing San back against the cage. #TD#
Takeda jumps guard.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Takeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. San stacks Takeda 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 San!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
San is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Takeda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on San's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
San looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and San defends well.#SUB#
Takeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. San is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takeda.
Takeda manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San stalling.
Takeda wants to improve his position but San is controlling well. #SUB#
Takeda is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! San is tapping! Great win for Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 4: Takeda vs Turman
Date: Oct 05, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Takeda as Turman shoots in.
Turman fails with the takedown
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turman tries to clinch up
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Turman has managed to clinch.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Turman.
I was talking to Takeda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turman misses with some punches.
Turman wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeda won't allow it.
Takeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turman.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turman's efforts to push away.
Takeda lands an uppercut.#T1#
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turman tries to break free but Takeda pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Turman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Shingen Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Turman.#CL2#
Turman moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
Takeda lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Takeda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeda.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turman is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Turman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Turman.
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land. #BC2#
Turman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Takeda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turman shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a nice body kick.
Turman looks winded!
Turman darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Turman into the cage.
Jake Turman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Turman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda stuns Turman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Takeda lands.
Takeda lands an overhand right.#CL#
Takeda clinches up with Turman and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda is pressed up against the cage. Turman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeda down to the mat. Takeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
Turman dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Turman's head and hops out.#TD#
Takeda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takeda showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Turman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takeda 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! Turman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Shingen Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2021

#R1#
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
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.#SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Takeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Walker into the cage.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takeda walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looks for a takedown but Takeda sprawls well.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Takeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Takeda counters with a big head kick but Walker shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda 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#
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryan Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
Takeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Takeda shows good takedown defense.
Takeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker goes for a double leg but Takeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeda continues to drive forward.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakeda.#BC2#
Takeda breaks from the clinch.
Takeda scores with a head kick.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeda's waist but Takeda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takeda lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Takeda dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.#T2#
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Walker's guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T3#
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Takeda trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda lands with a kick to the temple. Walker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takeda avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Takeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeda throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Takeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shingen Takeda 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#
Walker fails with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takeda cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker tries for a takedown but Takeda circles away easily
and Takeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Walker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Takeda counters with a head kick.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Takeda throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Ryan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a nice body kick.
Takeda throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Takeda counters with a thumping low kick.
Walker shoots and misses
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.#T2#
Takeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda throws a nice head kick!
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Takeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Takeda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takeda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Takeda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Takeda controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Takeda is working to tighten his grip on Walker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Walker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeda is really squeezing tight and eventually Walker passes out! Takeda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Billy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Takeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takeda passes Billy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Billy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Takeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Billy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Billy is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Billy trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up. #SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Billy defends the submission attempt.
Billy looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeda prevents Billy from improving his position.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Billy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billy defends it well.
Takeda works his way into side control. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Billy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Billy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Billy is defending well. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Billy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Billy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Billy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Billy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Takeda is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Billy is trying to escape and Takeda transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Billy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Takeda! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shingen Takeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Takeda pushes Billy up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda has Billy pressed against the cage.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Takeda clinches up with Billy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Takeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Billy is looking to escape.
Takeda prevents Billy from improving his position.
Billy is trying to stand. #SUB#
Takeda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Billy defend it? Takeda steps over the head and cranks it - Billy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shingen Takeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Takeda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Lomachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lomachenko manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Lomachenko's guard. #SUB2#
Takeda 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.
Takeda prevents Lomachenko from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Lomachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lomachenko manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Lomachenko's guard.
Lomachenko is looking to stand up but Takeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Takeda passes Lomachenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lomachenko defend it? Takeda steps over the head and cranks it - Lomachenko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shingen Takeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2021

#R1##CL#
Takeda forces Miyamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miyamoto smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Miyamoto has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Miyamoto has hold of one of Takeda's legs. Takeda is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyamoto gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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.#SUB#
Takeda has his feet on Miyamoto's thighs here. He's pushed Miyamoto 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! Miyamoto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shingen Takeda!
The defeated Daigo Miyamoto had this to say: 'Sorry old man, but today i lost'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Takeda instigates a clinch. #TD#
Takeda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Miyamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Miyamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyamoto wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyamoto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takeda looking for a triangle here. Miyamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Takeda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Miyamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shingen Takeda!
The defeated Daigo Miyamoto had this to say: 'Sorry old man, but today i lost'.

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