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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Takayanagi gets caught flat footed, as Talley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takayanagi wants to control the position but Talley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Takayanagi missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
Talley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Takayanagi closes the distance but Talley moves to the side
and Talley counters with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Talley circles away.
Takayanagi tries to clinch there but Talley circles away.
Takayanagi looks to clinch
and Talley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Talley. No joy for Takayanagi on that attempt. #CL2#
Takayanagi closes the distance and pushes Talley back into the cage.
Takayanagi goes for a takedown attempt but Talley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talley misses with a body kick. #T1##CL#
Talley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takayanagi is pressed up against the cage. Talley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takayanagi down to the mat. Takayanagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talley throws a head kick but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Takayanagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takayanagi fails with the takedown
and Talley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zachary Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looks winded!
Talley throws the kick towards the body but Takayanagi avoids it.#TD#
Talley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Talley lands in his opponent's guard.
Talley advances position into side control!
Talley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takayanagi! #T2#
Talley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Talley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takayanagi for as long as he can get away with.
Talley lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Talley looking for a guillotine from mount but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Talley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takayanagi turns into him and now he's in Talley's guard.
#SU2#
Takayanagi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Talley tries to sprawl out of it but Takayanagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Talley has Takayanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Talley wants to break free but Takayanagi has control.
Talley fails to pull guard.
Takayanagi looking to stall.
Talley is trying to break the clinch but Takayanagi is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talley fails to pull guard.
Talley tries a knee to the head but Takayanagi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Talley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Talley instigates a clinch.
Talley is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Talley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Talley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talley tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talley avoiding damage.
Talley jumps guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Talley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Talley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Talley clinches.
Talley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takayanagi after a bit of a struggle.
Takayanagi lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Talley gets control of Takayanagi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Talley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takayanagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takayanagi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Talley keeping moving, preventing Takayanagi from controlling successfully.
Takayanagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Talley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takayanagi is one step ahead there.
Takayanagi looking to sit in guard and control but Talley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Takayanagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Talley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takayanagi can do to turn this around?#SU#
Talley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown
and Talley counters with a left and a right that stings Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.
Talley dives in for a single leg takedown but Takayanagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talley's efforts to push away.
Talley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Talley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takayanagi regains guard.
#T4#
Talley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Talley is pushing down on Takayanagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takayanagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Talley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takayanagi wants to improve his position but Talley is controlling well.
Talley controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takayanagi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Talley dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Talley rushes Takayanagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Talley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takayanagi or not.
Talley is working for takedown but Takayanagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Talley looking for a takedown.
Talley is trying to push Takayanagi away but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Talley breaks from the clinch.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi fails to land the takedown.
Talley shoots in looking for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Talley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Talley shoots in looking for a takedown. Takayanagi tries to sprawl out of it but Talley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takayanagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talley with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Takayanagi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takayanagi lands a knee to the head.
Talley just leaning against Takayanagi, taking a breather. #T2#
Takayanagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Talley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takayanagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takayanagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Talley gets a clinch.
Talley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Talley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takayanagi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talley defends it nicely.#T3#
Talley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Talley wants it to stay on the feet.
Talley stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Talley has closed the distance and engaged Takayanagi in a clinch.
Talley wants a takedown but no success here.
Takayanagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Talley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Talley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Talley looking for a takedown.
Talley tries for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to get underhooks.
Takayanagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Talley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takayanagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meguru Takayanagi 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!#BC2#
Takayanagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zachary Talley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takayanagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meguru Takayanagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Talley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Talley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cavo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takayanagi regains half guard.
Cavo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cavo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Takayanagi kicks Cavo off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takayanagi enables Cavo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takayanagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cavo wants to pass the guard but Takayanagi is keeping the position.
Cavo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cavo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cavo stands up from Takayanagi's guard - Cavo perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Cavo gets a takedown into half guard.
Takayanagi has one foot on Cavo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Takayanagi goes for a double leg but Cavo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cavo continues to drive forward.
Takayanagi wants to clinch up but Cavo keeps it at a distance.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavo throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Cavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takayanagi, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cavo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cavo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD#
Cavo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takayanagi regains guard.
Takayanagi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cavo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Cavo successfully pulls guard.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Cavo keeps moving.
Takayanagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Cavo is keeping the position.
Takayanagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Takayanagi trying to control but Cavo is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takayanagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Takayanagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owen Cavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Owen Cavo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt - Cavo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cavo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Cavo pushes Takayanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cavo misses with a knee strike.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cavo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Cavo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cavo tries to keep at a distance but Takayanagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cavo keeps control of Takayanagi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Cavo breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Cavo shoots in and bounces Takayanagi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takayanagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Takayanagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Cavo from controlling successfully.
Takayanagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cavo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Cavo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takayanagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cavo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cavo is looking for a takedown.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cavo's efforts to push away.
Cavo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takayanagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owen Cavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cavo lands a takedown into guard.
Cavo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takayanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Cavo is proving a slippery customer.
Takayanagi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayanagi is trying to control the position but Cavo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Cavo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Cavo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takayanagi throws Cavo to one side and escapes!
Owen Cavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavo darts in looking for a takedown but Takayanagi gets double underhooks and turns Cavo into the cage.
Cavo tries to score a body lock takedown but Takayanagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cavo breaks from the clinch.
Cavo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Cavo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takayanagi sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Cavo forces Takayanagi back against the cage and clinches.
Cavo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Cavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Takayanagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cavo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takayanagi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takayanagi is pressed up against the cage. Cavo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takayanagi down to the mat. Takayanagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cavo fails with a takedown attempt.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up but Cavo circles away and keeps his distance.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown but Cavo sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Cavo closes the distance and clinches.
Takayanagi lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takayanagi misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Takayanagi.
Cavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cavo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Cavo scores a nice knee to the body.
Takayanagi tries for a takedown but Cavo manages to get underhooks.
Takayanagi tries to circle away but Cavo has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Takayanagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Cavo moves into the clinch.
Cavo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Takayanagi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cavo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takayanagi to the mat. Takayanagi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Takayanagi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cavo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Takayanagi has Cavo pushed against the cage.
Cavo trying to stall but Takayanagi improves his position.
#TD2#
Takayanagi manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavo is working Takayanagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takayanagi is controlling Cavo's posture.
More stalling from Takayanagi.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Cavo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meguru Takayanagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cavo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Cavo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Burrows drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burrows throws an elbow but Takayanagi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Burrows throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takayanagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burrows off and has taken his back!
Takayanagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Takayanagi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Takayanagi trying to control.
Burrows is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Takayanagi missing with strikes from the back.
Takayanagi throwing sloppy strikes.
Burrows is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takayanagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Takayanagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Takayanagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burrows is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Takayanagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Takayanagi tries to keep control of the position but Burrows is staying busy.
Burrows just looking to survive in the bad position. #T3#
Burrows tries to escape the position.
Takayanagi throwing sloppy strikes.
Takayanagi tries to keep control of the position but Burrows is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for the choke from the back position but Burrows is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Burrows showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burrows has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##SUB2#
Takayanagi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burrows has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burrows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takayanagi on the ground.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Takayanagi looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi has the hooks in. Burrows is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Burrows looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burrows tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Takayanagi.
Takayanagi manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows won't allow Takayanagi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takayanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
Takayanagi controlling Burrows's posture.
Takayanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takayanagi controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burrows defends it nicely.
Burrows shoots in for a double leg but Takayanagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burrows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takayanagis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alex Burrows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burrows dives in and grabs Takayanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takayanagi pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Burrows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi fails with the takedown#CL#
and Burrows counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burrows.
Burrows has Takayanagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takayanagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Takayanagi wants to stall.
Takayanagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burrows prevents it.
Burrows is trying to break the clinch but Takayanagi is controlling him.
Burrows wants a takedown but no success here.
Burrows is trying to push Takayanagi away but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Takayanagi manages to break the clinch.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Takayanagi sprawls well.
Takayanagi shoots for a takedown but Burrows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burrows tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takayanagi manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Takayanagi clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Takayanagi fails to land.
Burrows has Takayanagi pressed against the cage, preventing Takayanagi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Burrows is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
Burrows stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takayanagi looking to stall.
Burrows drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takayanagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burrows dives in and grabs Takayanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takayanagi pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Takayanagi darts in looking for a takedown but Burrows gets double underhooks and turns Takayanagi into the cage.
Burrows misses with a double jab.
Takayanagi wants to counter with a clinch but Burrows pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayanagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Burrows takes the fight into the clinch.
Burrows has Takayanagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takayanagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Burrows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Takayanagi tries to clinch up#TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Takayanagi fights it but they end up in guard.
Takayanagi kicks Burrows off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Burrows rushes Takayanagi and presses him up against the cage.
Burrows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takayanagi tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Takayanagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Burrows pulls guard effortlessly.
Takayanagi trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Burrows is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takayanagi is controlling him. #T1#
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takayanagi is one step ahead there.
Takayanagi trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Takayanagi stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takayanagi throws a lazy head kick
and Burrows counters with a one-two to the body.
Burrows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takayanagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takayanagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takayanagi darts in looking for a takedown but Burrows gets double underhooks and turns Takayanagi into the cage.
Alex Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takayanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burrows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takayanagi but Takayanagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takayanagi fails to land the takedown.
Burrows leaves Takayanagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Burrows wants to slow Takayanagi down by chopping away at his legs.
Alex Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Takayanagi's belly button to the back.#TD#
Burrows fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takayanagi to the ground. Burrows is now in Takayanagi's guard.
Takayanagi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burrows off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Burrows drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meguru Takayanagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takayanagi is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Takayanagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takayanagi, not yet.
Burrows would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burrows wants to stand but Takayanagi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takayanagi shoots for a takedown but Burrows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burrows! |
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