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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark McGonagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kichiro Takaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark McGonagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kichiro Takaki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGonagle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGonagle showed some decent athleticism there.
Takaki wants to get back to full guard.
McGonagle is looking to stall here but Takaki recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGonagle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGonagle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGonagle wants to control from the top but Takaki keeps moving.
McGonagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGonagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takaki is keeping the position for now.
Takaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGonagle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGonagle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGonagle stopping the sweep attempt from Takaki.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGonagle fails with a takedown attempt.
Takaki avoids the body shot from McGonagle.
McGonagle just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaki.
McGonagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaki defending well as McGonagle loads up on a big left hand.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses.
McGonagle throws a looping overhand right but Takaki ducks down to avoid it.
Takaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGonagle is out of range and Takaki settles back down.
Takaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGonagle.
Takaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takaki. McGonagle shrugs it off though.
Takaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takaki throws a leg kick which misses McGonagle's front leg but catches the back leg as McGonagle tries to avoid it.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGonagle takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses.
Takaki throws a head kick that McGonagle semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaki, right into the meat.
McGonagle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takaki sprawls well. Takaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGonagle gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGonagle if he has to take too many more of those.
McGonagle is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Takaki.
Takaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaki moves into the clinch.
McGonagle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McGonagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki has McGonagle pressed against the cage, preventing McGonagle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takaki lands a right hand.
Takaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGonagle's efforts to push away.
Takaki is working McGonagle over against the cage.
McGonagle misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGonagle is looking to break free of the clinch but Takaki has double underhooks.
Takaki keeps control of McGonagle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGonagle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
McGonagle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takaki feints and then cracks McGonagle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGonagle down.
McGonagle lands a jab to Takaki's midsection.
Takaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takaki cracks the inside of McGonagle's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGonagle's sensitive parts.
McGonagle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Takaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGonagle is trying to break the clinch but Takaki has him pressed against the cage.
McGonagle can't find room to land a body shot as Takaki controls the action.
McGonagle tries to pull guard but Takaki holds him up against the cage and eventually McGonagle drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Takaki.
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Takaki digs a right hand underneath McGonagle's ribcage. McGonagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGonagle tries to pull guard but Takaki holds him up against the cage and eventually McGonagle drops back down to his feet.
McGonagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaki.
A body shot lands from Takaki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaki works on McGonagle's body with a couple of short punches.
Takaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGonagle looking for a takedown.
McGonagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Takaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaki digs a right hand into McGonagle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGonagle's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Takaki dominated that round.
That's time! McGonagle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGonagle shoots in and drives through. Takaki sprawls well.
Takaki takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takaki.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki digs a right hand underneath McGonagle's ribcage. McGonagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takaki prevents the takedown attempt.
McGonagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGonagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McGonagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGonagle misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki lands a right hand.
Takaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGonagle tries a body shot but Takaki blocks it.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki cracks McGonagle with a nice body shot.
McGonagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGonagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGonagle tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
A nice left hand lands by Takaki.
McGonagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGonagle misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takaki.
McGonagle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGonagle goes for a takedown attempt but Takaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGonagle just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Takaki there.
Takaki is looking to slow McGonagle down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Takaki.
Takaki lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takaki. McGonagle shrugs it off though.
McGonagle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaki pinned against the cage. Takaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Takaki is looking to slow McGonagle down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takaki. That's going to slow McGonagle down.
Takaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGonagle.
Takaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGonagle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Takaki. No joy for McGonagle on that attempt.
Takaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGonagle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takaki digs a right hand into McGonagle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGonagle's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Takaki.
Takaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takaki scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Takaki.
Good body shot from Takaki.
McGonagle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGonagle fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Takaki.
Takaki presses McGonagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGonagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaki.
Takaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGonagle is working for takedown but Takaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takaki presses McGonagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takaki lands a shot to the body.
Takaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGonagle backwards.
McGonagle throws a head punch that misses.
Takaki digs a right hand underneath McGonagle's ribcage. McGonagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGonagle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Takaki.
Takaki presses McGonagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGonagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Takaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takaki gets underhooks to prevent McGonagle's takedown attempt.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
McGonagle working aggressively here.
Takaki lands a body shot.
Takaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
Takaki lands a left hand.
McGonagle jumps guard but Takaki stands there with McGonagle around his waist. McGonagle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGonagle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGonagle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takaki blocks an uppercut.
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
McGonagle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGonagle's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Takaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaki.
McGonagle shoots for a double leg takedown but Takaki sprawls well. He's pushed McGonagle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGonagle shoots in but no luck this time.
Takaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takaki is looking to clinch.
Takaki thumps McGonagle with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Takaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Takaki lands but McGonagle takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takaki.
Takaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mark McGonagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGonagle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takaki scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGonagle tries to move into range but Takaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGonagle is looking to wear down Takaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGonagle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McGonagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki lands a head kick. McGonagle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kichiro Takaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGonagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGonagle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGonagle's head.
McGonagle is rocked!
Takaki drives through and clinches with McGonagle against the cage.
McGonagle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGonagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaki.
A short left from Takaki.
A body shot lands from Takaki.
A shot in the inside from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGonagle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGonagle tries to throw a body punch but Takaki avoids it by throwing McGonagle back against the cage.
McGonagle misses with the head strike.
McGonagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takaki pushes McGonagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaki.
Mark McGonagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kichiro Takaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGonagle.
McGonagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Takaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGonagle.
A body shot lands from Takaki.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGonagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGonagle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGonagle fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki lands with a right to the head.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
McGonagle tries to work over Takaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Takaki on the inside.
McGonagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaki controls his hands.
Takaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takaki lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Takaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGonagle wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for McGonagle.
McGonagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
A hook to the body from Takaki.
McGonagle is trying to drag Takaki to the mat but Takaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGonagle tries to score a body lock takedown but Takaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
McGonagle has Takaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takaki.
Still in the clinch, Takaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGonagle throws a head punch that misses.
Kichiro Takaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
A nice left hand lands by McGonagle.
Takaki lands a shot to the body.
Takaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGonagle.
McGonagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaki.
Takaki lands a nice uppercut.
Takaki is leaning against McGonagle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGonagle tries a body shot but Takaki blocks it.
Takaki lands a left hand.
McGonagle tries to pull guard but Takaki holds him up against the cage and eventually McGonagle drops back down to his feet.
Takaki lands a body punch.
Takaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGonagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaki's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
Takaki lands a shot to the body.
McGonagle is working for takedown but Takaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGonagle tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Takaki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGonagle backwards.
McGonagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaki.
Takaki digs a right hand into McGonagle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGonagle's gas tank.
Takaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGonagle wants a takedown.
Takaki presses McGonagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kichiro Takaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Takaki!
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