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The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sobhraj (ranked 2908 p4p, 232 weight class) and Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 173 p4p, 13 weight class). Sobhraj's entrance music is hurragutt. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Sobhraj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobhraj tries to clinch up but Sneakers circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneakers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sneakers connects with a single shot there.
Sobhraj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobhraj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobhraj throws a hook but Sneakers avoids it easily.
Sobhraj avoids the body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobhraj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneakers.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sobhraj misses with a hook.
Sneakers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobhraj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers is controlling Sobhraj's posture.
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobhraj throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobhraj preventing the sweep.
Sobhraj scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sneakers keeping moving, preventing Sobhraj from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sneakers holds on and takes a little breather.
Sneakers is trying to control the position but Sobhraj postures up.
Sobhraj trying to control but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
Sobhraj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sneakers is trying to keep Sobhraj in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobhraj throwing strikes but missing.
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobhraj being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sneakers lands a nice hook to Sobhraj's body. Sobhraj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sobhraj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sneakers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobhraj rather than just go for the knockout.
Sneakers keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobhraj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobhraj doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
Sobhraj throws a right hand that misses
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneakers misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobhraj needs to keep his hands up - Sneakers had a free shot at his head there.
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneakers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobhraj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobhraj slips a straight right by Sneakers.
Sneakers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sneakers.
Sobhraj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobhraj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobhraj pushes Sneakers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobhraj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sneakers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobhraj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sneakers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobhraj.
Sobhraj stalling in the clinch but Sneakers improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobhraj backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Sneakers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobhraj is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sneakers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobhraj prevents a body shot from Sneakers.
Sneakers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sneakers misses with a body punch.
Sobhraj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobhraj tries a body shot but Sneakers blocks it.
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sneakers stalling the fight.
Sneakers misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sneakers scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sneakers checks the leg kick.
Sneakers unleashes a big counter combination but Sobhraj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sneakers takes a swing at Sobhraj's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sneakers.
A big left from Sobhraj misses.
Sneakers lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobhraj. Sneakers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobhraj misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Sneakers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sneakers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobhraj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobhraj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobhraj throws out a loose jab but Sneakers uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobhraj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Sobhraj's ribs.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobhraj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Sobhraj is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sobhraj.
Sneakers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Sobhraj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers tests Sobhraj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneakers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sneakers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobhraj under the eye.
Sobhraj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobhraj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobhraj throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj seems to have got his legs back now.
Sneakers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sneakers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobhraj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobhraj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sneakers.
Sobhraj looks to throw the jab but Sneakers is out of range.
Sneakers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobhraj's head.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobhraj looks to score with a jab to the body but Sneakers is just out of range.
Sneakers takes a swing at Sobhraj's ribcage but misses.
Sobhraj slips under a jab.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Sobhraj moves out of range.
Sobhraj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sneakers is out of range.
Sobhraj takes a swing at Sneakers's ribcage but misses.
Sneakers connects with a body shot that sends Sobhraj's belly button to the back.
Sneakers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sneakers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sneakers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobhraj on the side of the head.
Sneakers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj dodges the punch combination from Sneakers.
Sneakers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sobhraj throws a lazy uppercut
and Sneakers counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobhraj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobhraj misses the jab.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneakers takes one to the chin there.
Sneakers scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sneakers there.
Sneakers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobhraj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobhraj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sneakers checks it well.
Sobhraj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobhraj looks to throw the jab but Sneakers is out of range.
Sobhraj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobhraj doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
Sneakers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj misses the jab.
Sneakers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobhraj on the side of the head.
Sobhraj misses with a jab to the body
and Sneakers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Sobhraj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobhraj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sneakers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobhraj.
Nice defenses there by Sneakers.
Sobhraj misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Sobhraj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobhraj moves forwards but Sneakers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Sobhraj's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobhraj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobhraj throws out the jab.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobhraj tried to score with a low kick but Sneakers checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sobhraj misses with a lunging right hand
and Sneakers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobhraj throws the left hand but Sneakers avoids the punch easily.
Sneakers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sneakers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sobhraj backs up against the cage.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sneakers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobhraj is looking to chop away at Sneakers's legs.
Sneakers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobhraj missing with a left hand there. Sneakers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sneakers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobhraj misses with an uppercut.
Sneakers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobhraj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobhraj shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj moves forwards but Sneakers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sobhraj throws a right hand that misses
and Sneakers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sneakers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobhraj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneakers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Sneakers misses.
Sneakers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sneakers lands a hook that stumbles Sobhraj back into the cage. Sneakers follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sobhraj to the canvas! Sneakers pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sobhraj has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
A victorious Squeaky Sneakers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 1708 p4p, 1945 weight class) and Oliver Schultz (ranked 101 p4p, 118 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masters on the side of the head.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters.
Schultz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schultz tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Millard Masters has been cut.
Schultz catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters is rocked!
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schultz's guard.
Schultz is wriggling around but Masters manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Masters seems content to control.
Masters is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schultz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Falto (ranked 2228 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 134 p4p, 62 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Valerio Falto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falto is able to avoid easily.
Falto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoenfeld doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falto counters with a two punch combo.
Shoenfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falto is trying to control Shoenfeld's posture but Shoenfeld avoids it.
Falto is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shoenfeld misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falto keeps working.
Falto stops Shoenfeld from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Falto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shoenfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shoenfeld controls the position.
Falto regains half guard.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falto trying to control from the bottom.
Falto is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard.
Falto looking for subs from the bottom but Shoenfeld mounts him!
Falto is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falto is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Falto is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shoenfeld's lack of action.
Falto is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Falto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Falto is working hard here to advance position.
Shoenfeld looking to control but Falto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoenfeld has hold of Falto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Shoenfeld fails to move to back control.
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falto tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Falto is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falto tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Shoenfeld has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld wants to take Falto's back but he can't do it this time.
Falto is trying to escape the mount.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Falto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Falto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Falto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falto avoids the head kick by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to work for an arm triangle but Falto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falto regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Falto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shoenfeld is looking to defend but Falto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shoenfeld! Falto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shoenfeld taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valerio Falto!
During a confident post fight interview, Valerio Falto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 420 p4p, 2583 weight class) and Leif Cassidy (ranked 23 p4p, 152 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leif Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuudai.
Yuudai avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yuudai's brow.
Yuudai blocks an elbow strike.
Yuudai is trying to pull guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yuudai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Yuudai 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.
Cassidy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cassidy defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cassidy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yuudai moves into full mount! Cassidy won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Yuudai has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Cassidy taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Yuudai!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Yuudai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agent Orange (ranked 2325 p4p, 762 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 141 p4p, 45 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Agent Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamogawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa cracks Orange with a nice body shot.
Orange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orange fails to pull guard.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orange tightens his grip and picks Kamogawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamogawa manages to land in guard.
Orange is fighting to break Kamogawa's control of his arms but Kamogawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orange trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orange is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Orange trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Orange stopping the sweep attempt from Kamogawa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamogawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamogawa has his hands on Orange's head, controlling the position.
Kamogawa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa pulls Orange in close to his closed guard and prevents Orange from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamogawa pulls Orange in close to prevent any damage.
Orange won't allow Kamogawa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa has Orange pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamogawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orange has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamogawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Orange's head.
Orange takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kamogawa as Orange shoots in.
Kamogawa digs a good hook to Orange's body.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamogawa cracks Orange with an open hand slap.
Orange is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kamogawa has cracked Orange with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kamogawa lands another huge swinging hook and Orange tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Orange, before Kamogawa can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dax Crumper (ranked 1049 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Pat Risher (ranked 60 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dax Crumper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Risher cracks Crumper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Risher avoids it really well and circles away.
Crumper shoots in but Risher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Risher 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Risher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Risher.
Risher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crumper shoots in but Risher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Risher scores with a nice right hand.
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Risher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Risher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crumper on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risher closes the distance and pushes Crumper back into the cage.
Risher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Risher gets control of Crumper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Risher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risher is looking for a triangle but Crumper pushes his legs off easily.
Risher working for submissions but it's allowed Crumper to get to half guard.
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crumper is taking a breather. Risher 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.
Risher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crumper pushes past his half guard into mount!
Risher tries to improve his position but Crumper has taken his back! Crumper has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Risher tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crumper pushes Risher away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dax Crumper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viserys Targaryen (ranked 1769 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 105 p4p, 103 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viserys Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Targaryen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Targaryen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Targaryen.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Targaryen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targaryen sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Targaryen is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Targaryen keeping hold of Henderson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Targaryen is defending well.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targaryen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Targaryen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Targaryen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Targaryen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Targaryen defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Targaryen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Targaryen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henderson.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Targaryen.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Targaryen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targaryen defends well.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Targaryen passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Targaryen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Targaryen has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Targaryen misses with a head shot.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Targaryen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen thowing shots but they're missing.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Targaryen isn't that keen on the idea.
Targaryen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is pressing down on Targaryen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Targaryen but Targaryen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Targaryen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Targaryen wants it to stay on the feet.
As Henderson tries to get set, Targaryen tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Harry Henderson 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.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses.
Targaryen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targaryen wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targaryen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Targaryen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.
Targaryen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Targaryen advances to full mount.
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viserys Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Targaryen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Targaryen wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Targaryen throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Targaryen uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Targaryen's attempts to control the action.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Targaryen controlling his opponent.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Targaryen has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to roll but Targaryen sticks to his back.
Henderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Targaryen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henderson staying busy and making it hard for Targaryen to control.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Targaryen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Targaryen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Targaryen misses with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Henderson right now.
Targaryen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henderson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen controlling the position well here. Henderson rolled but Targaryen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Targaryen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Viserys Targaryen wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 52 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Carlos Marcos (ranked 5 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by å‰ç”°å…„弟 Rising. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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27
135
14 - 0 - 0 |
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139
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcos moves into the clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takashi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marcos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takashi to the mat. Takashi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marcos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos tries a quick counter leg kick but Takashi is wise to it.
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
Takashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marcos tightens his grip and picks Takashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takashi manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takashi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marcos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi's coaches at Cozad The Island have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marcos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcos is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcos passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takashi is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi prevents Marcos from getting the reversal.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takashi.
Takashi sets himself, and Marcos steps forward looking for the clinch! Takashi avoids it this time.
Takashi darts in and clinches Marcos up against the cage.
Marcos wants to break free but Takashi has control.
Takashi goes for a takedown attempt but Marcos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi pushes Marcos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking for a takedown.
Takashi has Marcos pressed against the cage.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos goes for a takedown attempt but Takashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcos did well to prevent Takashi getting side control.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcos drives through with a takedown into Takashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Takashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takashi tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takashi defends it well.
Takashi gets a clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takashi has picked Marcos up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
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.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
Marcos looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcos, not yet.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marcos wants to get back to full guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Marcos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now.
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcos sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcos wants to sweep but Takashi has passed to side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Marcos blocks the move with his legs.
Carlos Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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