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Event:
NYF Fight Night 43
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Takana throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Takana and move into the clinch.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takana manages to get back to half guard.
Jones prevents Takana from improving his position.
Takana wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Takana holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takana is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Takana is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takana tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is nestled in close to Takana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takana moves into full guard.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Takana is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Takana keeps moving.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Takana is keeping the position.
Takana is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Takana pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Jones wants to stand but Takana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takana working a defensive guard here.
Takana keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Takana to sweep him here.
Takana told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Takana keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takana. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Takana thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Takana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Takana clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Takana tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Takana tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Takana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones has Takana pressed against the cage, preventing Takana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Takana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takana misses with a body shot.
Takana throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takana misses with a hook
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takana misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Takana is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Takana's guard.
Takana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jones clinches up with Takana and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takana can do to turn this around?
Takana tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Takana avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Takana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands an elbow just above Takana 's eye.
Jones has Takana pressed against the cage, preventing Takana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takana tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. #TD#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takana uses from the top position. #SU2#
Takana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Takana, which made it look bad. #CL#
Jones pushes Takana up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Takana misses with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Takana in his tracks for a moment.
Takana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takana blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Takana has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Makoto Takana has been cut.
Takana lands a shot to the body.
Takana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanas head.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takana's defenses.
Takana is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takana. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Takana defends easily.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU2#
Takana stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Takana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takana works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takana misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Takana throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Takana circles away and keeps his distance.
Makoto Takana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Jones throws a series of punches but Takana moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takana.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Takana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takana to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Takana misses its intended target.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Takana throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Takana misses with a body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takana.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takana.
Jones scores with a jab. Takana acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takana, pushing him back against the cage.
Takana tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones blocking some punches.
Takana blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Takana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takana takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Takana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Takana counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Makoto Takana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Takana swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Takana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takana tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Takana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Takana.
A left lands for Takana.
Takana misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takana.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jones misses.
Takana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takana throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Takana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takana misses with a straight left. #T1#
Takana tries to clinch up.
Takana misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Takana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takana to the mat! Takana manages to get full guard.
Takana 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.
Takana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Takana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takana wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Takana pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Takana's head to control him but Takana postures up.
Jones is not content to let Takana control the position.
Takana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Takana trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T3#
Takana wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Takana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takana lands a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takana falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makoto Takana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones trying to control the action but Takana is working from the bottom.
Takana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Takana is retaining full guard.
Takana wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Takana keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Takana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makoto Takana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jon Jones made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Takana with a hook.#TD#
Frieberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frieberg trying to pass the guard but Takana defending well.
Frieberg is nestled in close to Takana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takana is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Frieberg is looking for a kimura but Takana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frieberg to get the leverage.
Takana wants to control but Frieberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frieberg thows a huge punch but Takana dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takana is trying to maintain the position but Frieberg is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frieberg.
Takana wants to improve his position but Frieberg is controlling well.
Takana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frieberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frieberg's back!#T1#
Takana struggling to keep hold of the position.
Frieberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frieberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takana avoids the attempt from Frieberg to control.
Frieberg is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frieberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frieberg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Frieberg is looking to improve his position.
Takana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frieberg keeps working.
Takana blocks the strikes from Frieberg.
#T2#
Takana controlling the pace.
Takana wants to take a breather but Frieberg is having none of it.
Takana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Frieberg is looking to improve his position.
Frieberg trying to control but Takana postures up.
#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frieberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Takana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frieberg is just riding it out for now. Takana eventually gives up the hold.
Frieberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Frieberg is trying to maintain the position but Takana is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takana jabs at Frieberg's body.#TD#
Frieberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frieberg won't allow Takana to sweep him here.
Takana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frieberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frieberg.
Frieberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takana has passed into side control.
Frieberg is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Takana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frieberg keeps working.
Frieberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takana tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frieberg keeps working.
Takana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Takana decides to stand back up. Takana steps back and let's Frieberg get back to his feet.
Takana loads up on a big right hand but Frieberg slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frieberg moves out of range as Takana strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takana. Frieberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takana throws an off balance right hand
and Frieberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makoto Takana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Frieberg shoots in and bounces Takana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frieberg is one step ahead there.
Frieberg wants to control from the top but Takana keeps moving.
Takana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frieberg is one step ahead there.
Frieberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frieberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frieberg won't allow Takana to sweep him here.
Frieberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Takana keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
Frieberg throwing strikes from guard but Takana blocks nicely.
Frieberg postures up and lands a big shot to Takana's brow. #SUB#
Frieberg has gone for a leg lock! Takana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frieberg's guard.#REVB#
Takana wants to control from the top but Frieberg keeps moving.
Frieberg working a defensive guard here.
Frieberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takana's guard. #REVR#
Frieberg throwing strikes from guard but Takana blocks nicely.
Frieberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gregor Frieberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Frieberg passes into half guard. #SUB#
Frieberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takana trying to hold on to Frieberg's head to control him but Frieberg postures up.
Frieberg passes to full mount!
Takana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frieberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3##SUB#
Frieberg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takana!
Takana trying to control but Frieberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frieberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takana is aware though and is defending well.
Takana won't allow Frieberg to sweep him here.
Takana stands and throws Frieberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frieberg is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Takana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frieberg keeps working.
Frieberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frieberg tries to roll over but Takana keeps him under control.#T4#
Frieberg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Takana prevents Frieberg from improving his position.#SUB#
Frieberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takana pulls his head out easily.
Takana trying to control the action but Frieberg is working from the bottom.
It looks like Takana is going to stand back up.
Takana is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Frieberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Frieberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takana wants to control but Frieberg postures up.
Frieberg landing a few strikes.
Frieberg cracks Takana with a big elbow.
Frieberg grinds an elbow into Takana's temple.
Takana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frieberg's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takana is not content to let Frieberg control the position.
Takana is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Takana actively working from the bottom here.
Takana has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frieberg drops an elbow to the side of Takana's head.
Takana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frieberg preventing the sweep.
Frieberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frieberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takana keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
Frieberg lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Frieberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takana keeping full guard, as Frieberg tries to pass.
Frieberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frieberg lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Takana is rocked!
Frieberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takana is still in real trouble! Can Frieberg finish him?
Takana working a defensive guard here.
Frieberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Takana has wrist control.
Frieberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takana can do to turn this around?
Frieberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Frieberg cracks Takana with a solid left hand.
Frieberg postures up and lands a big shot to Takana's brow.
Frieberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frieberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Takana's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregor Frieberg!
A relieved looking Gregor Frieberg 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: Aug 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Takana scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Takana connects with a body shot.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
Takana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Takana lands a big uppercut and Dukes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dukes looks OK. Takana waves Dukes back to his feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takana finish him?
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takana cracks Dukes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dukes falls to his knees and Takana doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makoto Takana!
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Takana avoids the body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takana defends it nicely.
Takana throwing a counter right hand but Jiurgite manages to avoid it.
Takana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takana wants it to stay on the feet.
Takana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jiurgite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Takana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zé Jiurgite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takana moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiurgite with a poor takedown
and Takana counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Makoto Takana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zé Jiurgite.
Jiurgite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takana counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Takana keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Takana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiurgite shoots for a double leg takedown but Takana sprawls well. He's pushed Jiurgite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jiurgite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiurgite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jiurgite somewhat.
Jiurgite throws a body punch but Takana moves out of range. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jiurgite tries to clinch up but Takana circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite tries to clinch up but Takana circles away and keeps his distance.
Takana throws a big counter combination but Jiurgite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut. Takana saw that one coming.
Takana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Takana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiurgite shoots for a double leg takedown but Takana sprawls well. He's pushed Jiurgite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jiurgite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takana circles away.
It looked like Takana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Jiurgite looks to move away, Takana throws a big counter combo but Jiurgite just gets out of the way.#T3#
Jiurgite wants to clinch up but Takana keeps it at a distance.
Jiurgite wants to clinch up but Takana keeps it at a distance.
Takana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiurgite tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Takana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takana but Takana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiurgite tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiurgite misses the shot to the body.
Takana is looking to counter punch.
Jiurgite tries for a takedown but Takana circles away easily
and Jiurgite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Takana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takana wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiurgite misses with a takedown
and Jiurgite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiurgite throws a head kick but Takana moves out of range.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Takana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiurgite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takana is out of range.
Takana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jiurgite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takana.
Takana is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite throws a combination that misses
and Takana counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Zé Jiurgite's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jiurgite or perhaps it was just good defense by Takana, which made it look bad.
Takana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Takana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zé Jiurgite's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jiurgite with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Takana counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jiurgite! Takana lets Jiurgite back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jiurgite is rocked!
Jiurgite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takana circles away.
Takana throwing a counter right hand but Jiurgite manages to avoid it.
Jiurgite is still on wobbly legs! Can Takana finish him?
Jiurgite fails to land the takedown.
Takana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makoto Takana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zé Jiurgite.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jiurgite.
As Jiurgite looks to move away, Takana throws a big counter combo but Jiurgite just gets out of the way.
Jiurgite seems to have recovered his senses.
Jiurgite with a poor takedown
and Takana counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makoto Takana! |
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