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Event:
CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a few strikes there.
Jack SpeedGod lands a two punch combo.
Jack SpeedGod slips a straight right by Takahashi.
It looked like Jack SpeedGod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack SpeedGod circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Takahashi has Jack SpeedGod up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack SpeedGod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack SpeedGod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Jack SpeedGod! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Breeze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi swings for the body but Breeze moves out of range.
Breeze throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi looks to clinch
and Breeze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Breeze lands a head shot.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Breeze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Breeze slips under a jab from Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breeze paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Breeze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Breeze misses with the head strike.
Takahashi is struggling to control the position.#T1##TD2#
Takahashi gets control of Breeze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takahashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takahashi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breeze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breeze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breeze passes into half guard.
#T2#
Breeze prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi trying to get back to full guard but Breeze takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breeze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Breeze has a good base and remains in mount.
Breeze avoids the attempt from Takahashi to control.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position but Breeze isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Takahashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Breeze keeps moving.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Breeze is keeping the position.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi postures up in Breeze's guard and throws a big left but Breeze blocks it. #SUB2#
Takahashi drops back looking for a leg! Breeze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breeze manages to kick Takahashi off! Takahashi jumps back into Breeze's guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Breeze keeps moving.
Takahashi throws an elbow that misses. Breeze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takahashi's guard. Nice move by Breeze!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breeze is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skye Breeze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Takahashi scores with a takedown into Breeze's guard.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breeze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breeze keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
Breeze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takahashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi defending well as Breeze loads up on a big left hand.
Breeze throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Breeze avoids nicely. #CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Breeze fails to land.
Breeze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Takahashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breeze is aware though and is defending well.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Takahashi has his foot on Breeze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breeze works his way back into a safe position though.
Takahashi seems keen to control Breeze's posture.#SUB2#
Takahashi has his foot on Breeze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breeze works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Takahashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Breeze pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breeze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breeze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Takahashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breeze has picked Takahashi up and slammed him! Takahashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Breeze manages to pass to side control!
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Breeze trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
Toshi Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breeze just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Breeze counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breeze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi with the counter takedown but Breeze avoids it easily.
Breeze cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Takahashi pushes Breeze up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi fails to pull guard.
Breeze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breeze can't break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to circle away but Breeze has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Breeze holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Breeze has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Breeze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skye Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Takahashi.
Breeze has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
#T1#
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Breeze swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breeze after a bit of a struggle.
Takahashi wants a takedown.
#BC#
Breeze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breeze swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Breeze is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Breeze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Breeze.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Breeze connects with a jab.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breeze.
Breeze slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
#T2#
Breeze misses with a hook.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Breeze misses the target.
Breeze misses the jab.
Takahashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breeze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Breeze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Breeze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Takahashi forces Breeze back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Breeze throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Breeze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Breeze.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breeze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Breeze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takahashi's head.
Breeze throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Breeze moves out of range.
Breeze throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a nice looking combination but Breeze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Breeze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshi Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breeze throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Breeze.
Takahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Breeze counters with a nice uppercut.
Breeze cracks Takahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Breeze counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breeze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breeze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Breeze fails to land.
Takahashi is trying to drag Breeze to the mat but Breeze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Breeze manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skye Breeze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breeze 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skye Breeze! |
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Event:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Sadrano counters with a head kick that drops Takahashi to the mat! Takahashi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Sadrano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadrano finish him?
Takahashi throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sadrano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sadrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Takahashi! Oh, he's all over the place! Sadrano lands another knee that sends Takahashi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arelvam Sadrano!
Our winner, Arelvam Sadrano, 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dumont's hands.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumont circles away quickly and effectively.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Dumont tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Takahashi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dumont is trying to keep an underhook but Takahashi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dumont wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dumont is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Dumont is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Dumont is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Dumont defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Dumont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.#SUB#
Dumont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dumont works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dumont can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi. #T2#
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumont wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dumont actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Dumont is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dumont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumont keeps working.
Dumont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dumont keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Dumont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dumont trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dumont frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Dumont is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Toshi Takahashi!
Our winner, Toshi Takahashi, 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:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 4
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Morissette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morissette off to one side. #TD2#
Takahashi scores with a takedown into Morissette's guard.#SUB#
Morissette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morissette is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Morissette isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takahashi stacks Morissette on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takahashi!
Takahashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morissette's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Morissette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takahashi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Takahashi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Morissette has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toshi Takahashi!
Toshi Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 3
Date: Aug 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Ocelot pushes him off.
It looked like Ocelot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ocelot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Ocelot to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ocelot really is a fat lump.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Ocelot counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and bounces Ocelot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ocelot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takahashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Takahashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ocelot is avoiding damage well.
Takahashi controls the position from side control.
Takahashi looking to control but instead Ocelot has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ocelot wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
Takahashi trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Ocelot defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Ocelot is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Ocelot is working away. #T3##SUB#
Ocelot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi misses with a head shot. Ocelot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ocelot keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocelot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi advances position into side control!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Ocelot is working away. #SUB2#
Takahashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ocelot has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Takahashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ocelot is trying to escape and Takahashi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ocelot is forced to tap! Nice work there by Takahashi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toshi Takahashi!
Toshi Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Munhoz wants to clinch.#CL2#
Munhoz rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Takahashi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Munhoz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Munhoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Munhoz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Munhoz is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Munhoz actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Munhoz is defending well.
Takahashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Munhoz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Munhoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Munhoz is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munhoz gets full guard.#SUB#
Takahashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munhoz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takahashi has Munhoz in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takahashi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Munhoz doesn't defend quickly enough and Takahashi has managed to lock this one up! Can Munhoz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Takahashi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toshi Takahashi!
Toshi Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andersson trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though. #T1#
Andersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takahashi.
Takahashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
An elbow from Takahashi crashes against the mat.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Takahashi misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andersson wants to control but Takahashi postures up.#T2#
Takahashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takahashi throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andersson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takahashi.
Andersson isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takahashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andersson's legs.
Takahashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takahashi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takahashi throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takahashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Takahashi misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersson holding on.#T4#
Takahashi working the ground and pound but Andersson is defending the strikes.
Takahashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andersson's legs.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson parries the strikes from Takahashi easily there. Takahashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andersson to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Takahashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Takahashi pulls guard successfully.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle here but Andersson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard but Andersson has mounted him!
Takahashi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Takahashi working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Andersson tries to control but Takahashi wriggling away.
Takahashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Takahashi is really stuck here.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Andersson avoiding Takahashi 's attempts to control his hands.
Toshi Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson has the hooks in. Takahashi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Takahashi breaks Andersson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. #T4#
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andersson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Takahashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahashi is in Andersson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norris Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Andersson blocks a jab.
As Takahashi looks to move away, Andersson throws a big counter combo but Takahashi just gets out of the way.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Takahashi misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
As Takahashi looks to move away, Andersson throws a big counter combo but Takahashi just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Andersson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andersson passes into half guard.
Toshi Takahashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Takahashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi is trying to control but Andersson passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Andersson dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!
Toshi Takahashi wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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