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Event:
RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Saetang keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
It looked like Saetang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahiro.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro'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.
Saetang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
Takahiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Saetang avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Takahiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saetang throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahiro stalling.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang lands with a short shot to the head.
Saetang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Saetang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Takahiro. Takahiro maintains the clinch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Saetang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saetang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takahiro can turn it around.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahiro controls his hands.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Saetang blocks with his arms.
Takahiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahiro.
Saetang working aggressively here.
Saetang lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Saetang looking for a takedown.
Takahiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saetangs head.
Takahiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Takahiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Takahiro forces Saetang back against the cage and clinches.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro misses with a knee strike.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saetang.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasuda Takahiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saetang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Takahiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saetang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Saetang lands with a right to the head.
Saetang is leaning against Takahiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.#T1#
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Takahiro breaks the clinch.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Saetang is having none of it.
Saetang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahiro ducks under a wild hook from Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahiro! But no joy.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Takahiro's head but Takahiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Takahiro instigates a clinch.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang lands a right hand.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Takahiro blocks an uppercut.
Takahiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
A body shot lands from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice uppercut.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahiro pushes Saetang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saetang lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Takahiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahiro.
Takahiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Saetang misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Takahiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saetang finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahiro's head. #ROC#Takahiro is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Takahiro #KD#
and Saetang counters with a nice right hand that sends Takahiro toppling to the canvas! Takahiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saetang finish him?!
Takahiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Saetang finish him?
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saetang counters with a huge right that knocks Takahiro out cold! Saetang is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Takahiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco avoids the elbow strike from Takahiro, against the cage.
Takahiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takahiro throws an elbow but misses.
Branco is trying to break free.
Takahiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Branco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Branco's brow.
Branco is trying to push Takahiro away but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Branco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takahiro stalls.
Takahiro lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Branco blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Takahiro manages to pull guard.
Takahiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Branco postures up in Takahiro's guard and throws a big left but Takahiro blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takahiro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Takahiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Branco is defending well. Takahiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Branco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takahiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Takahiro - just one landing.
Pugsley shoots in but Takahiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takahiro lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahiro digs a right hand underneath Pugsley's ribcage. Pugsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pugsley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takahiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pugsley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pugsley blocking some punches.
Pugsley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugsley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Takahiro breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Takahiro clinches. #BC#
Takahiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.#CL2#
Pugsley forces Takahiro back against the cage and clinches.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
Takahiro scores with a shot to the side of Pugsley's head.
Pugsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takahiro is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike.
Pugsley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Takahiro to work.
#T2##BC#
Takahiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahiro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Takahiro scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Pugsley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but Takahiro denies him.
Takahiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takahiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahiro tries to get out of the position.
Takahiro prevents Pugsley from moving into mount. #T3#
Pugsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pugsley trying to control the position but Takahiro is working away.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.
Takahiro misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahiro.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Takahiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Takahiro is having none of it.
Takahiro throws a big counter combination but Pugsley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
Takahiro thuds a left hand into Pugsley's body.
Pugsley takes one on the button.
Takahiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Takahiro. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt. #TD2#
Pugsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugsley won't allow Takahiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro wants to stand but Pugsley is controlling the position.
Pugsley controlling from the top position. #T1#
Takahiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley controlling the position from side mount.
Takahiro tries to escape but Pugsley is in control.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Pugsley has Takahiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Takahiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Takahiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Pugsley can't get the takedown.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.#T3#
Takahiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards.
Takahiro just leaning against Pugsley, taking a breather.
Pugsley is looking to control Takahiro's arms but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugsley has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Pugsley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahiro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pugsley manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Pugsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takahiro is trying to stand.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley looking to control but Takahiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
You get the feeling that Takahiro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pugsley tries to control but Takahiro wriggling away.
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahiro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takahiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Pugsley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahiro!
Takahiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takahiro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pugsley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takahiro is trying to stand but he's just given Pugsley his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pugsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugsley controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for the choke from the back.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Pugsley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pugsley has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Pugsley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pugsley is punishing Takahiro with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Pugsley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Takahiro doesn't escape. #T4#
Will Pugsley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pugsley controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley! |
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Event:
RISE 63:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Takahiro connects with a single shot there.
Takahiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Luokkamaki drives through and clinches with Takahiro against the cage.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro misses with a body punch.
Takahiro lands a nice uppercut.
Takahiro is looking to control Luokkamaki's arms but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takahiro has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Takahiro is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Takahiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Luokkamaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahiro. #T1#
Takahiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Takahiro's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takahiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takahiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahiro looking to stall.
Come on Takahiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luokkamaki is keeping busy.
Takahiro looking to stall.
#T2#
Takahiro prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
A short right from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Takahiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luokkamaki.
Takahiro scores with a shot to the side of Luokkamaki's head.
Takahiro is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Takahiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Takahiro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Takahiro just leaning against Luokkamaki, taking a breather.
Takahiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahiro prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Luokkamaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luokkamaki is working Takahiro over against the cage.
Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Takahiro avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Takahiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike.
Luokkamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Luokkamaki.
Takahiro tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahiro pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahiro blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasuda Takahiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takahiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Luokkamaki is just out of range.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Takahiro's ribcage but misses.
Takahiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahiro misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luokkamaki dips to his left and cracks Takahiro with an uppercut!
Takahiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki is looking to clinch.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki walks into a left hand.
Luokkamaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luokkamaki avoids the body shot from Takahiro.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki avoids the head kick by Takahiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahiro misses the target.
Takahiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luokkamaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahiro misses with a double jab.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahiro lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luokkamaki slips a jab from Takahiro.
Luokkamaki throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Takahiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Takahiro gets tackled into the cage by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki maintains the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahiro tries to circle away but Luokkamaki has him pinned against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luokkamaki's brow.
Takahiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luokkamaki. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jere Luokkamaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Takahiro blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro looking to stall.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro looking to stall.
#T3#
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Takahiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahiro takes one on the button.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luokkamaki with a body shot.
Luokkamaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahiro.
Takahiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Luokkamaki's head.
Luokkamaki takes one on the button.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takahiro.
Takahiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Luokkamaki should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Takahiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahiro misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Takahiro connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahiro.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
As Luokkamaki backs off Takahiro throws a huge counter combo but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it all.
Takahiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Takahiro scores with a four punch combination!
Takahiro missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Takahiro tries to get set, Luokkamaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Takahiro manages to avoid the attempt.
Takahiro looks to land a right hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range.
Luokkamaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Luokkamaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takahiro.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch.
Takahiro defending well as Luokkamaki loads up on a big left hand.
Takahiro is looking to clinch.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Takahiro.
Takahiro tries to clinch up but Luokkamaki circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Takahiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luokkamaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takahiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Takahiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Takahiro drives through and clinches with Luokkamaki against the cage.
Takahiro taking a breather.
Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luokkamaki blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahiro is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Takahiro avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage. #T1#
Takahiro stalling in the clinch but Luokkamaki improves position.
Takahiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahiro taking a breather.
Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahiro misses with a knee strike.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takahiro pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Takahiro - that landed with a thud.
Takahiro scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki. #T2#
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luokkamaki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luokkamaki's brow.
Luokkamaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahiro lands a knee to the head.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Takahiro is looking to control Luokkamaki's arms but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takahiro has his back to the cage.
Luokkamaki lands with a light punch inside.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro tries to stall but Luokkamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow. #BC2#
Takahiro breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Takahiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luokkamaki's brow.
A short body shot lands from Luokkamaki as the two fighters clinch.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Takahiro looking to stall.
Takahiro tries to throw a body punch but Luokkamaki avoids it by throwing Takahiro back against the cage.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC2#
Takahiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takahiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luokkamaki's brow.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
Takahiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Takahiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takahiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Luokkamaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahiro.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Luokkamaki blocks with his arms.
Yasuda Takahiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takahiro tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuda Takahiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahiro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Takahiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Takahiro slips the punch.
A head kick by Takahiro misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahiro tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahiro misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Takahiro avoids the body shot from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahiro misses with a straight right.
Murphy lands with a hook. Takahiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Takahiro.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Takahiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahiro slips a jab from Murphy.#CL#
Takahiro closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahiro. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Takahiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Takahiro lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahiro.
Takahiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#CL#
Takahiro drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takahiro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahiro looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Takahiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahiro.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Takahiro throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Takahiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Takahiro wants to clinch.
Takahiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Takahiro's head back.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro taking a breather. #BC#
Takahiro breaks from the clinch.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahiro.
Murphy swings for the body but Takahiro moves out of range.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahiro rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy lands a nice hook to Takahiro's body. Takahiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Takahiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Takahiro wants to stall.
Murphy taking a breather.
Takahiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Takahiro gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takahiro trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Takahiro blocks the elbow strike.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takahiro throws an elbow but misses.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Takahiro looking to stall.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takahiro up against the cage.#T2#
Takahiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liam Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takahiro throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to slow Takahiro down with leg kicks.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahiro looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahiro. That did some damage!
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
Takahiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy is pushing Takahiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahiro just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy 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! 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#
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Takahiro with a hook.
Takahiro misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Takahiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takahiro tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Takahiro is rocked!
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Murphy catches Takahiro right on the button with a cross.
Oh Takahiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takahiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Takahiro wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Takahiro instigates a clinch.
Takahiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murphy has Takahiro pressed against the cage.
Takahiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Takahiro improves position.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takahiro avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy cracks Takahiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Takahiro missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Takahiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahiro off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy jabs Takahiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Takahiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Murphy lands with a hook. Takahiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahiro moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Murphy! Takahiro is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 2
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Carter misses.
Takahiro slips under a jab.#CL2#
Takahiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takahiro effectively controlling the action here.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Takahiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Carter trying to stall but Takahiro improves his position.
Takahiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahiro digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Takahiro stalling the fight.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takahiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahiro just leaning against Carter, taking a breather.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takahiro lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
#T2#
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Takahiro avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage.
Takahiro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Takahiro stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.#CL2#
Takahiro closes the distance and clinches.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takahiro has Carter pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Takahiro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahiro is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter throws a body punch but Takahiro moves out of range.
Takahiro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Takahiro clinches.
Takahiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahiro stalling the fight.
We've been informed that Takahiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takahiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carter up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Takahiro connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Carter forces Takahiro back against the cage and clinches.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takahiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahiro blocks a body shot from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takahiro stalls.
Carter misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter looking to throw knees to the head but Takahiro is blocking nicely.
Takahiro stalling the fight.
Takahiro is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahiro.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahiro lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Takahiro. Takahiro maintains the clinch.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
Takahiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Takahiro is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
Takahiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Takahiro prevents a body shot from Carter.
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro slips a straight right by Carter.#CL2#
Takahiro clinches.
A short body shot lands from Takahiro as the two fighters clinch.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Takahiro is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Takahiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takahiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Takahiro just leaning against Carter, taking a breather.
Takahiro avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahiro.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahiro.
Takahiro is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro 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#
Takahiro slips a jab from Carter.
Takahiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takahiro slips under a jab.
Takahiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Takahiro clinches with his opponent.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahiro effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahiro stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage.
Takahiro can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Takahiro blocks a body shot from Carter.
Takahiro taking a breather.
Takahiro avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.#CL2#
Takahiro darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahiro.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Carter tries to break the clinch but Takahiro is controlling the position.
Takahiro stalling.
Takahiro has Carter pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takahiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Carter lands a jab.#T3##CL2#
Takahiro closes the distance and clinches.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahiro controls his hands.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Takahiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.
Takahiro avoiding damage.
Carter being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahiro is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Takahiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takahiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carter up against the cage.
Takahiro blocks a body shot from Carter.
Wayne Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Takahiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yasuda Takahiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuda Takahiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahiro 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 12
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Takahiro gets a clinch.
Grimson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimson working hard to break the clinch.
Takahiro stalling in the clinch.
Takahiro is stalling here.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro keeps control of Grimson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimson tries to break the clinch but Takahiro is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Takahiro as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takahiro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Grimson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Takahiro'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grimson.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Takahiro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro stuns Grimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahiro misses the target.#CL#
Takahiro has managed to clinch.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Grimson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Takahiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahiro stalls.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro is working Grimson over against the cage.
Grimson'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.
Nice body punch from Takahiro. #T3#
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
Grimson tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Grimson working hard to break the clinch.
Takahiro has Grimson pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimson managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Grimson wants to stall.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahiro connects with a knee to the head.
Takahiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grimson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimson is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns Grimson into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro 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#
Nice cross by Takahiro.
A head kick misses from Takahiro.
Takahiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimson misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Takahiro has Grimson up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimson can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
A short left from Takahiro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Grimson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
Grimson goes for a takedown attempt but Takahiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahiro stuns Grimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Takahiro darts in and clinches Grimson up against the cage.
Takahiro lands an uppercut.
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takahiro up against the cage.
Good body shot from Takahiro.
Grimson is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns Grimson into the cage.
Takahiro lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro gets underhooks to prevent Grimson's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Takahiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahiro gets through Grimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimson being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Takahiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been informed that Grimson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grimson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takahiro is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Takahiro - that landed with a thud.
Grimson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Takahiro trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takahiro.
Takahiro gets through Grimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro misses with an elbow strike.
Grimson has had enough of the clinch but Takahiro keeps him there for the moment.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Grimson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takahiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takahiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahiro lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Takahiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Takahiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Takahiro rushes Grimson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grimson is looking for a takedown.
Takahiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
Takahiro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimson takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takahiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Takahiro tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
#T1#
Grimson is trying to break the clinch but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Grimson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takahiro up against the cage.
Takahiro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takahiro'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.
Takahiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahiro has Grimson pressed against the cage, preventing Grimson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Takahiro throws an elbow that misses.
Takahiro digs a right hand into Grimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimson's gas tank.
Grimson tries for a takedown but Takahiro manages to get underhooks.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Takahiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimson tries to stall but Takahiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takahiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimson's efforts to push away.
Takahiro just leaning against Grimson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Jevon Grimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Takahiro drives through and clinches with Grimson against the cage.
Takahiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimson backwards. #T4#
Grimson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takahiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jevon Grimson.
Takahiro'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.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro lands an elbow inside that Grimson shrugs off.
Yasuda Takahiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuda Takahiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takahiro 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 7
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Takahiro forces Kubo back against the cage and clinches.
Takahiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kubo up against the cage.
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takahiro looking to throw knees to the head but Kubo is blocking nicely.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Takahiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahiro landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Takehiro Kubo has been cut.
Kubo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takehiro Kubo.
Takahiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kubo up against the cage.
Kubo is stalling here.
#T1#
Come on Takahiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takahiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kubo avoiding damage as Takahiro throws knees to the body.
Kubo letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro trying to stall but Kubo improves his position.
Takahiro tries a knee to the head but Kubo blocks it.
Kubo misses with some punches.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Takahiro to work.
Takahiro stalling the fight.
#T2#
Kubo looking for a takedown.
Takahiro 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.
Kubo is trying to break free.
Kubo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubo avoids it.
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takahiro walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahiro punishes Kubo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubo tries to clinch up but Takahiro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Takahiro moves into range and clinches up with Kubo.
Takahiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubo backwards.
Takahiro stalling.
Takahiro pushes Kubo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kubo's efforts to push away.
Kubo tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahiro avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kubo fails to land.
Takahiro tries to work over Kubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
Takahiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kubo letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro lands an uppercut.#T4#
Takahiro has Kubo pressed against the cage, preventing Kubo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kubo is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahiro.
Takahiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahiro avoiding damage as Kubo throws knees to the body.
Kubo slowing the pace effectively.
Kubo has had enough of the clinch but Takahiro keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kubo tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takehiro Kubo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takahiro avoids the body shot from Kubo.
Takahiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takahiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.#CL#
Takahiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Takahiro avoiding damage.
Kubo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kubo is trying to drag Takahiro to the mat but Takahiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takahiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Kubo looking for a takedown.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takehiro Kubo.
Takahiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kubo backwards.
Kubo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubo avoids the damage to the body.
Takahiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kubo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takahiro to keep the fight standing.
Kubo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takahiro is leaning against Kubo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kubo up against the cage.
Takahiro scores with a shot to the side of Kubo's head.
Takahiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Takahiro is pushing Kubo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kubo fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubo avoids the damage to the body.
Kubo letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#That has opened up Takehiro Kubo's cut even more.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takahiro is stalling here.
Takahiro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo tries to circle away but Takahiro has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Kubo wants to clinch but Takahiro slips to the side
and Takahiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubo misses with a jab to the body
and Takahiro counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kubo falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yasuda Takahiro! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 1
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Whitlock feints a jab promting Takahiro to slip. Whitlock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takahiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takahiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahiro is looking to clinch but Whitlock is avoiding it.
Whitlock lands with a hook. Takahiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Whitlock moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitlock. That snapped Takahiro's head back.
Whitlock scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitlock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahiro slips a jab and a cross from Whitlock.
Takahiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Whitlock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takahiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Whitlock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitlock.#ROC2#Takahiro is rocked!#T1#
Takahiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitlock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahiro with a body shot.
Whitlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitlock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Whitlock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahiro doesn't seem phased though.
Whitlock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahiro on the side of the head.
Whitlock misses with a straight left.
Whitlock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Takahiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahiro is looking to clinch.
Whitlock scores with a hook.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Whitlock moves out of range.
Takahiro wants to clinch up but Whitlock keeps it at a distance.
Takahiro is looking to clinch.
Takahiro seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Takahiro darts in and clinches Whitlock up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitlock letting Takahiro take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Whitlock pushes Takahiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whitlock is keeping busy.
Whitlock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Whitlock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitlock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahiro scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Takahiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitlock'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.
Whitlock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards. #T3#
Whitlock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitlock tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Whitlock avoiding damage as Takahiro throws knees to the body.
Whitlock is trying to break free.
Whitlock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitlock misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takahiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whitlock struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahiro controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Takahiro.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahiro effectively controlling the action here.
Whitlock throws a head punch that misses.
Whitlock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
Whitlock blocks a body shot from Takahiro.
Whitlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahiro has double underhooks.
Takahiro misses with a body punch.
Takahiro misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whitlock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahiro stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Whitlock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Whitlock drops Takahiro with a beautiful combination! Takahiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whitlock is looking for the KO!
Whitlock misses with a body shot
and Takahiro counters with a three punch combo that has Whitlock backing up. Whitlock nods at Takahiro to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Takahiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joshua Whitlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahiro darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Whitlock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahiro! Whitlock lets Takahiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Whitlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Takahiro has closed the distance and engaged Whitlock in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whitlock throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahiro.
Whitlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahiro has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
Takahiro wants to stall.
The referee calls for Takahiro to work.
#T1#
Takahiro tries to throw a body punch but Whitlock avoids it by throwing Takahiro back against the cage.
Takahiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitlock's elbow.
Whitlock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whitlock working aggressively here.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitlock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitlock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Whitlock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whitlock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Takahiro avoiding damage.
Takahiro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Whitlock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitlock lands with a light punch inside.
Whitlock managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Whitlock'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.
Whitlock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whitlock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Whitlock scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitlock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whitlock managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Joshua Whitlock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takahiro tries to throw a body punch but Whitlock avoids it by throwing Takahiro back against the cage.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Takahiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitlock misses with some punches.
Takahiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Whitlock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitlock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whitlock effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Whitlock manages to break the clinch.
Whitlock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whitlock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitlock throws a right hand that Takahiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahiro also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahiro throws a series of punches but Whitlock moves out of range.
Whitlock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whitlock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whitlock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahiro at a distance.
Takahiro wants to clinch up but Whitlock keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Whitlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Takahiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Whitlock.
Takahiro wants to clinch#KD2#
and Whitlock counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahiro! Whitlock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahiro to his feet! Takahiro is in big trouble!
Whitlock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitlock cracks Takahiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitlock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Whitlock lands a big uppercut and Takahiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takahiro looks OK. Whitlock waves Takahiro back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitlock manages to avoid it.
Whitlock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahiro finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Whitlock's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Takahiro falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Whitlock!
A very excited looking Joshua Whitlock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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