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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takayanagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas thuds a left hand into Takayanagi's body.
Takayanagi wants to clinch.
Kangas throws a counter combo.
Kangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takayanagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takayanagi shoots and misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takayanagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas works over Takayanagi's head and body with a nice combination.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Takayanagi's ribs.
Kangas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kangas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Takayanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takayanagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takayanagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takayanagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kangas's waist but Kangas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takayanagi off to one side.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kangas! Takayanagi is out on his feet! Kangas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Takayanagi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Takayanagi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!
In defeat, Meguru Takayanagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dammit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Takayanagi tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Cash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takayanagi unleashes a big counter combination but Cash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cash tries to clinch but Takayanagi moves out of range. #CL#
Cash has closed the distance and engaged Takayanagi in a clinch.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Cash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Takayanagi circles away.
Takayanagi unleashes a big counter combination but Cash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takayanagi lands a two punch combo.
Takayanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takayanagi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Cash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi won't allow it.
#T1#
Cash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Cash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Takayanagi is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takayanagi swinging wildly here.
Cash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi tries to land a front kick but Cash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arlo Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cash pushes Takayanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takayanagi has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
Cash jumps guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takayanagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Cash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Takayanagi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takayanagi tries to break free but Cash pushes him back against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takayanagi is trying to break the clinch but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi won't allow it.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Cash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takayanagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takayanagi throws a fast counter high kick but Cash manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Takayanagi circles away.
Takayanagi throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takayanagi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takayanagi scores with a one two! Cash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Cash is rocked!
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Cash gets a clinch.
Cash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cash jumps guard but Takayanagi stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cash seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Cash manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Takayanagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takayanagi has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takayanagi wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takayanagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Takayanagi is sitting in close to Cash's body. Cash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Takayanagi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Takayanagi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arlo Cash!
The defeated Meguru Takayanagi had this to say: 'Dammit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Takayanagi throws a right hand that misses
and Loose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takayanagi sprawls well. Takayanagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loose gets slowly back to his feet.
Loose throws a hook but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Takayanagi.
Loose fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takayanagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takayanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takayanagi looks to land a combination but Loose avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Loose.#TD#
Loose closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loose lands in his opponent's guard.
Loose works over Takayanagi with some ground and pound from guard.
Loose is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Loose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
Takayanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loose.
Takayanagi throws a counter combo.
Loose dodges the punch combination from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
Takayanagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takayanagi throws a head kick that misses
and Loose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takayanagi looks winded!
Good exchange - Loose coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Loose.
Loose jabs at Takayanagi's body.
No joy there for Takayanagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Loose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Loose is in close to Takayanagi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Loose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loose throws a big right hand that misses.
Loose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loose passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loose throwing shots but Takayanagi is blocking nicely.
Loose controlling the action here. #T4#
Loose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loose not doing much here.
Loose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Loose controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Loose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Loose blocks a head kick by Takayanagi.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loose dodges the punch combination from Takayanagi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loose. Takayanagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loose connects with a body shot.#TD#
Loose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takayanagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Loose in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Loose scores with a couple of short elbows.
Loose 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.
Loose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takayanagi can do to turn this around?
Loose working the strikes but Takayanagi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Loose working the head and body with strikes.
Loose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takayanagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.
Takayanagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loose. #T1#
Takayanagi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wes Loose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loose wants to pass to mount but Takayanagi is defending the position.
Loose drops an elbow to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Loose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Loose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loose works his way into full mount! #T2#
Loose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loose lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takayanagi hang on?
Loose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Loose lands with some strikes.
Loose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takayanagi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Loose looking to finish Takayanagi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takayanagi!
Loose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takayanagi trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Loose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loose landing strikes from the mount.
Loose controlling the position easily from mount.
Loose landing punches.
Takayanagi is bucking up trying to escape but Loose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loose breaks from Takayanagi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Loose punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Loose landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Takayanagi is rocked!
Loose with the ground and pound from mount.
Takayanagi is still in real trouble! Can Loose finish him?
A nice elbow there by Loose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Loose connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loose loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Takayanagi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Loose land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Loose stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Loose!
The defeated Meguru Takayanagi had this to say: 'Dammit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Takayanagi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range. #CL#
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takayanagi landing knees to the head.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayanagi.
Hayes wants a takedown.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Hayes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakire Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Takayanagi has closed the distance and engaged Hayes in a clinch.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takayanagi prevents it.
#T1#
Hayes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hayes.#BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Takayanagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takayanagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayanagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hayes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Takayanagi misses with the head strike.
Hayes jumps guard but Takayanagi stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Takayanagi.
Hayes avoids the elbow strike from Takayanagi, against the cage.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takayanagi tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Takayanagi, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Takayanagi against the cage but Takayanagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takayanagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takayanagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takayanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Hayes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Takayanagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Takayanagi has Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Takayanagi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Takayanagi lands but Hayes takes it in his stride.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Takayanagi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hayes was covering up waiting for the punch and Takayanagi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takayanagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Takayanagi has gone for a leg lock! Hayes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takayanagi's guard.#REVR#
Hayes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takayanagi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takayanagi controls the pace.
Hayes is pulling down on Takayanagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takayanagi, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Takayanagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hayes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Takayanagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hayes trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom. #SU#
Hayes gets to his feet. Takayanagi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hayes as Takayanagi shoots in.
Takayanagi slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Takayanagi sprawls well.
Takayanagi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Sakire Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.#CL#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takayanagi after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takayanagi.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Takayanagi controls his hands.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Hayes darts in and clinches Takayanagi up against the cage.
Hayes has Takayanagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takayanagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takayanagi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hayes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayanagi.
Hayes taking a breather.
Takayanagi connects with a knee to the head.
Hayes wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Takayanagi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takayanagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takayanagi prevents it.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to get underhooks.
Takayanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hayes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayanagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Takayanagi. #T3#
Hayes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takayanagi is defending well.
Takayanagi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takayanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takayanagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Takayanagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes blocks an uppercut.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
Takayanagi misses with a knee strike.
Hayes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD2#
Takayanagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayes pushes Takayanagi off and gets 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!#TD2#
Takayanagi shoots in and bounces Hayes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
Takayanagi throwing strikes but missing.
Takayanagi throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takayanagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Takayanagi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takayanagi clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.
Takayanagi misses with a knee to the head.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
Hayes jumps guard but Takayanagi stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Takayanagi has closed the distance and engaged Hayes in a clinch.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hayes has managed to clinch.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
Takayanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takayanagi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakire Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Takayanagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takayanagi managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takayanagi working Hayes over with knees to the body.#BC#
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes tried to counter with a leg kick but Takayanagi avoided it.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Hayes tries to pull guard but Takayanagi won't allow it.
Takayanagi managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Nice elbow from Takayanagi. #BC#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes tries to clinch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hayes misses. #CL2#
Takayanagi clinches up against the cage.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takayanagi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Takayanagi shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.
Takayanagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takayanagi somewhat.
Meguru Takayanagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Takayanagi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takayanagi is in Hayes's guard.
Hayes kicks Takayanagi off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Takayanagi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takayanagi is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takayanagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Meguru Takayanagi.
I've got Takayanagi 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meguru Takayanagi!
A relieved looking Meguru Takayanagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Baudhuin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takayanagi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baudhuin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Baudhuin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Baudhuin gets a double leg takedown into Takayanagi's guard.
Baudhuin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Takayanagi pushes Baudhuin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi throws a right and a left that Baudhuin avoids nicely. #CL#
Takayanagi darts in and clinches Baudhuin up against the cage.
Baudhuin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baudhuin is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Baudhuin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Takayanagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baudhuin.
Baudhuin slips a jab and a cross from Takayanagi.
Baudhuin unleashes a big counter combination but Takayanagi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takayanagi wants to clinch up but Baudhuin keeps it at a distance.
Baudhuin feints the counter takedown.
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
Takayanagi scores with a leg kick.
Takayanagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baudhuin's head.
Baudhuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baudhuin closes the distance and clinches up with Takayanagi, looking for a takedown. Baudhuin pushes Takayanagi against the cage but Takayanagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Baudhuin.
Takayanagi swinging wildly here.
Baudhuin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takayanagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baudhuin's head.#T2#
Baudhuin looks for the body kick but Takayanagi saw that one coming.
Takayanagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi throws a right hand that Baudhuin ducks under and follows up with a left that Baudhuin also avoids with ease.
Baudhuin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takayanagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baudhuin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Baudhuin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takayanagi, pushing him back against the cage.
Baudhuin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Baudhuin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takayanagi throws a nice looking combination but Baudhuin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Baudhuin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takayanagi working hard to break the clinch.
Takayanagi managing to block the knees to the body from Baudhuin.
#BC#
Takayanagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Takayanagi tries to sprawl but Baudhuin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baudhuin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baudhuin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baudhuin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baudhuin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takayanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Baudhuin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Baudhuin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takayanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takayanagi throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Baudhuin counters with a shoot takedown. Takayanagi fights it but they end up in guard.
Takayanagi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baudhuin dives into side control.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Baudhuin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baudhuin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takayanagi is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takayanagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baudhuin's head.
Takayanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baudhuin looks for a takedown but Takayanagi sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takayanagi enables Baudhuin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takayanagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Takayanagi pushes Baudhuin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Takayanagi connects with a leg kick.
Takayanagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Takayanagi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Takayanagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baudhuin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Baudhuin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baudhuin trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
Baudhuin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baudhuin trying to move into half guard but instead Takayanagi has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Takayanagi has gone for a leg lock! Baudhuin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takayanagi's guard.#REVB##T3#
Baudhuin advances to half guard.
Colton Baudhuin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Baudhuin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takayanagi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Baudhuin decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takayanagi swinging wildly here.
Baudhuin avoids a kick to the body.
Takayanagi sets himself, and Baudhuin steps forward looking for the clinch! Takayanagi avoids it this time.
Baudhuin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takayanagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meguru Takayanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takayanagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takayanagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baudhuin is looking to score with low kicks.
Takayanagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baudhuin's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baudhuin connects with a jab.
Takayanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Baudhuin moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takayanagi checks a leg kick.
Baudhuin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Baudhuin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baudhuin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takayanagi throws Baudhuin to one side and escapes!
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi looks to land a combination but Baudhuin avoids it well. #CL2#
Baudhuin gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baudhuin cracks Takayanagi with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Baudhuin gets control of Takayanagi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baudhuin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baudhuin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Baudhuin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Baudhuin looking for a sweep. Not yet Baudhuin, not yet.
Baudhuin is controlling Takayanagi's posture.#SU#
Baudhuin is working an open guard so Takayanagi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Baudhuin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takayanagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baudhuin is in Takayanagi's guard.
Baudhuin wants to pass the guard but Takayanagi is keeping the position.
Baudhuin wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving.
Baudhuin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Takayanagi is working an open guard so Baudhuin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Baudhuin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takayanagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baudhuin is in Takayanagi's guard.
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Baudhuin from controlling successfully.
Baudhuin chips away with some ground and pound.#ES#
Takayanagi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baudhuin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Takayanagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Baudhuin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meguru Takayanagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Baudhuin swings for the body but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Takayanagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Baudhuin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baudhuin. #ES#
Takayanagi pushes Baudhuin off and gets back to his feet.
Meguru Takayanagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takayanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takayanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takayanagi is looking to clinch but Baudhuin is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Takayanagi misses.
Takayanagi throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Baudhuin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baudhuin.
Baudhuin is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takayanagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baudhuin can do to turn this around?#T4##BC#
Takayanagi manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Baudhuin clinches.
Meguru Takayanagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baudhuin has Takayanagi pressed against the cage, preventing Takayanagi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baudhuin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Takayanagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baudhuin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baudhuin blocks a head kick by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Baudhuin counters by clinching up.
Baudhuin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Meguru Takayanagi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takayanagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Takayanagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takayanagi somewhat.
Takayanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damian is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Damian circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Damian. Beautiful body shot.
Damian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takayanagi ducks right into an uppercut from Damian. #CUT2#It looks like Meguru Takayanagi has been cut.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damian defends it nicely.
Damian thuds a left hand into Takayanagi's body.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up.
Damian scores with a hook.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damian is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Damian circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takayanagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Damian.
Damian connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Takayanagi is rocked!#T1#
Damian lands with a right and another and another! Takayanagi is in big trouble! Damian lands again and this time it's lights out for Takayanagi! A quality knockout there for Damian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terrell Damian!
Meguru Takayanagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit'. |
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Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Takayanagi moves in looking to clinch but Sky pushes him off.
Sky is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Takayanagi gets caught napping as Sky dives in and scores a takedown. Takayanagi manages to retain guard.
Takayanagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sky on the ground.#SUB2#
Sky drops back looking for a leg! Takayanagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takayanagi manages to kick Sky off! Sky jumps back into Takayanagi's guard.
Takayanagi wants to stand and escape but Sky is having none of it.
Sky distracts Takayanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sky 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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sky is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sky lands a couple of elbows.
Sky wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sky drops back looking for a leg! Takayanagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takayanagi manages to kick Sky off! Sky jumps back into Takayanagi's guard. #T1#
Sky stops Takayanagi from standing up.
Sky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takayanagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takayanagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takayanagi! #REVR#
Takayanagi working away.
Sky is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Takayanagi stands up.
Takayanagi throws a front kick that sends Sky stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Sky closes the distance and pushes Takayanagi back into the cage.
Sky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takayanagi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Takayanagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Takayanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sky is defending well for now.
Takayanagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Sky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takayanagi regains guard.
Sky won't allow Takayanagi to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sky is in close to Takayanagi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takayanagi wants to stand but Sky is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sky drops back looking for a leg! Takayanagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takayanagi manages to kick Sky off! Sky jumps back into Takayanagi's guard.
Takayanagi wants to stand and escape but Sky is having none of it. #T3#
Sky lands a couple of digs.
Sky trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sky landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Sky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Sky controlling from the top position.
Sky landing with the ground and pound.
Sky stays in close to Takayanagi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sky cracks Takayanagi with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Sky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Sky in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Takayanagi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sky!
Meguru Takayanagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit'. |
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