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Event:
ICE 2: Nā ʻanuʻu mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Takahara does no damage.
Pfanne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahara momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Ryu Takahara has been cut.
Pfanne pounces like a tiger and cracks Takahara with a vicious hook! Takahara is down but not out! Pfanne follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Pfanne!
Our winner, Brad Pfanne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSD 13:
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanli feints and then cracks Takahara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahara down.
Ryu Takahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahara shoots in and drives through. Sanli sprawls well.
Sanli tries a quick counter leg kick but Takahara is wise to it.#KD2#
Sanli sends Takahara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanli is motioning to the referee to let Takahara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Takahara has been cut.
Sanli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahara throws a body kick that misses
and Sanli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Takahara tries to clinch but Sanli moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanli.
Sanli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahara.
Takahara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takahara is breathing heavily.
Sanli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahara's sensitive parts.
Takahara walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sanli! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpyurek Sanli!
An out of breath Alpyurek Sanli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Takahara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Takahara tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster struggling a bit here.
Foster is not content to let Takahara control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahara on the ground.
Foster striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T1#
Foster tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takahara easily slips into full mount!
Takahara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahara tries to control but Foster wriggling away.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Takahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takahara is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Takahara wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Foster can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Takahara goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foster is on top in guard.
Takahara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahara is aware though and is defending well.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takahara.
Takahara pushing down on Foster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foster is looking to control Takahara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takahara. #T3#
Foster punching from the bottom.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahara is working away from the top position though.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Takahara has control of the leg.
Foster trying to control here.
Takahara blocks the strikes from Foster.
#ES#
Foster has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takahara is on him like a limpet, forcing Foster back against the cage.#T4#
Takahara jumps guard but Foster stands there with Takahara around his waist. Takahara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takahara walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takahara shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Takahara stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahara shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Sean Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Takahara.
Takahara looks winded!
Foster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Foster backs off Takahara throws a huge counter combo but Foster manages to avoid it all.
Foster shoots and misses
and Takahara counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Foster clinches.
Takahara is trying to pull guard but Foster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryu Takahara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Takahara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahara fails with the takedown.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Takahara shows good takedown defense.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Takahara gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster tries to pull guard but Takahara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takahara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
Takahara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foster swivels and escapes.
Takahara tries to clinch up.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takahara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Foster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Foster tries to clinch there but Takahara circles away.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Takahara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takahara is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Takahara passes to full mount! #T2#
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Takahara controlling from mount.
Ryu Takahara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahara wants to stand but Foster is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Takahara prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Foster manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Takahara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Foster is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryu Takahara! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lechowicz feints and as Takahara raises his hands in defense, Lechowicz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takahara has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lechowicz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Takahara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahara wants it to stay on the feet.
Lechowicz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahara avoids it really well and circles away.
Takahara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lechowicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahara throws a right and a left that Lechowicz avoids nicely.
Takahara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lechowicz circles away.#CL#
Takahara closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lechowicz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryu Takahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Lechowicz.
Lechowicz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lechowicz is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahara has double underhooks. #T1#
The referee calls for Takahara to work.
#BC#
Takahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lechowicz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Takahara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lechowicz did well to prevent Takahara getting side control.
Lechowicz tries to roll over but Takahara keeps him under control.
Lechowicz looks winded!
Lechowicz trying to get back to full guard but Takahara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Takahara landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Takahara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lechowicz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Lechowicz is looking to improve his position but Takahara isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Takahara is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Takahara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Takahara!
Jan Lechowicz was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry, I'm very sad. Congratulations to my opponent. Today he was better than me. '. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 10
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Cromwell works Takahara's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Cromwell.
Takahara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cromwell connects with a body shot that sends Takahara's belly button to the back.
Cromwell scores with a one two! Takahara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cromwell lands a jab to the nose.
Cromwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cromwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cromwell thuds his right hand into Takahara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell scores with a jab.
Takahara wants to clinch.
A combination from Cromwell does no damage.
Takahara on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Takahara is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Cromwell moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Takahara! Cromwell continues to tee off on Takahara, landing with a left and a right! Cromwell connects with a right hand that leaves Takahara sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Cromwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Cromwell! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sidorov shoots for a takedown but Takahara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takahara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takahara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sidorov is nestled in close to Takahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Takahara actively working from the bottom here.
Takahara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takahara trying to hold on to Sidorov's head to control him but Sidorov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sidorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Sidorov is nestled in close to Takahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Takahara is rocked!
Sidorov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takahara is still in real trouble! Can Sidorov finish him?
Sidorov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Takahara in real trouble here! The ref calls for Takahara to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Shields misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Takahara counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Takahara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takahara manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Takahara seems content to control.
Takahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields wants to improve his position but Takahara is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Takahara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shields defends it well. #T1#
Takahara prevents Shields from improving his position.
Takahara content to control rather than advance.
Shields is looking to control Takahara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?
Takahara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shields wants to control but Takahara is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Takahara has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahara fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Shields with a hook.
Shields lands a body shot.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields thuds a left hand into Takahara's body.#TD2#
Takahara dives in and scores a takedown into Shields's guard.
Takahara looks winded!
Takahara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takahara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields controls Takahara momentarily but Takahara frees himself. #T4#
Takahara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shields is proving hard to escape from.
Shields managing to control the position.
Takahara is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takahara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Takahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily.
Takahara working the head and body with strikes.
Takahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields is trying to control but Takahara passes into side control!
Takahara is trying to ground and pound but Shields uses the momentary lack of control by Takahara to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahara tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shields controls his leg. #T1#
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Takahara lands strikes from half guard.
Shields is looking to get back to full guard here but Takahara has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
Takahara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shields to see if he's OK.#T2#
Shields tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takahara easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Shields has left one of his arms exposed and Takahara doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Shields screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Takahara! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Takahara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Takahara jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahara pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Takahara's legs - danger averted.
Takahara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Takahara controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself. #SUB#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Takahara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahara manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Takahara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Lewis has an active guard here but Takahara has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takahara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Takahara not doing much here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Takahara 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.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Takahara. #T3#
Takahara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Takahara drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head. #SUB2#
Takahara is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahara to get the leverage.
Takahara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Takahara there.
Takahara drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahara works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Takahara controlling his opponent.
Takahara is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lewis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takahara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Takahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Takahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahara wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Takahara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahara is in Lewis's guard.
Takahara passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara passes to side control.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ryu Takahara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but Takahara has passed into side control.
Lewis regains half guard.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Takahara is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Takahara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Takahara.
#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahara slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahara slips a nice elbow through Lewis's hands, connecting with Lewis's forehead.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Still in half guard, Takahara seems content to control.#SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Takahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahara.
Takahara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takahara is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Lewis is not content to let Takahara control the position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahara stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Takahara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Takahara gets a clinch. #TD2#
Takahara successfully pulls guard.
Lewis stops Takahara from standing up. #SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takahara dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takahara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahara has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Takahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Takahara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Takahara seems to have locked his on tight now - Lewis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Takahara, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryu Takahara! |
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