Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Baxendines in the buildup to the fight.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Burns swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns. #T1#
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahashi sprawls well. Takahashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
As Takahashi tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Takahashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Burns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Takahashi pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Burns trying to stall but Takahashi improves his position.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns is breathing heavily.#T3#
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takahashi jabs at Burns's body.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns has time to react.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Takahashi scores with a head kick.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Takahashi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Burns clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, William Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
SissyPants ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
SissyPants's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SissyPants jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
SissyPants throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by SissyPants as he connects with a hook.
SissyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of SissyPants's head but SissyPants sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
SissyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SissyPants.
SissyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SissyPants lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. SissyPants was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SissyPants fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and SissyPants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SissyPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from SissyPants.
Jab by SissyPants.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SissyPants tries to counter by clinching up but Takahashi breaks away and moves out of range.#KD#
SissyPants drops Takahashi with a beautiful combination! Takahashi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - SissyPants is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from SissyPants.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can SissyPants finish him?
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and SissyPants counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##KD#
SissyPants feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takahashi sprawling to the canvas! Takahashi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can SissyPants finish him?!
We've been told by SissyPants's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
SissyPants slips under a jab.
Takahashi throws a jab when SissyPants was well out of range.
Takahashi is holding his hands too far apart here. SissyPants throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Takahashi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Cain slips under a jab.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Cain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Cain stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Cain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi backing away here, and Cain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Cain.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
Cain drops Takahashi with a left and a right! Oh, Takahashi is hurt - Cain dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain wants to stand but Takahashi has his arm trapped.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Cain tries to stand but Takahashi controls the position and pulls Cain into his guard. #T2#
Cain is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cain is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takahashi takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain flicks out a counter leg kick but Takahashi steps away.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Cain.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Cain throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Takahashi stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cain follows into mount! #ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Takahashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cain controlling from the full mount.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi is holding on tight. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Cain tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Takahashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cain controlling his opponent.
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cain has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethelbart Takahashi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Cain connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Takahashi to the floor! Cain dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Cain is going to stand back up.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain wants to get up but he can't break Takahashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takahashi is trying to keep Cain in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cain looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi lands with a right hand.
Cain is looking to clinch.
Cain cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Cain moves out of range of the body kick.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain slips a straight right by Takahashi.#CL2#
Cain moves into the clinch.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Cain blocks it. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Cain cracks Takahashi with a big right hand and Takahashi goes down!
Cain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takahashi is proving hard to escape from.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cain is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him.
Cain controlling from the top position. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to keep Cain in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Cain keeps Takahashi at a distance using the push kick.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Cain connects with a nice looking jab.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethelbart Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Cain lands a big shot that drops Takahashi! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cain wants to stand but Takahashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Cain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takahashi has his hands on Cain's head, controlling the position.
Cain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takahashi is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Cain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Cain avoided it.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Cain.
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Cain's head back.
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cain can pounce on him.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Cain.#T3#
A solid body kick from Cain.
Cain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Cain lands a high kick to the side of Takahashi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Cain dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing Cain from standing up. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing Cain from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crunch! Cain slams his shin into Takahashi's torso.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Cain lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cain!

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Chukwuma's ribs.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chukwuma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Takahashi throws a head kick that Chukwuma semi-blocks.
Chukwuma 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.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Takahashi catches Chukwuma right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi throws a hook but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chukwuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Chukwuma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chukwuma lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chukwuma.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Chukwuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takahashi really felt that one!#KD2#
Chukwuma lands a big right hand that sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Chukwuma stays standing though and waves Takahashi back to his feet!#ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily. Chukwuma doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Takahashi staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Takahashi doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma!
After winning the bout, Tinashe Chukwuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Pullo.
Pullo tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Pullo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takahashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pullo.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Pullo is just out of range.#CL#
Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by Pullo. Pullo maintains the clinch.
Pullo lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Pullo.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pullo.
Pullo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi looks winded!
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pullo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pullo moves into range and clinches up with Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pullo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Pullo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pullo. #T1#
Pullo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pullo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Pullo drops Takahashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takahashi looks back up at him and smiles so Pullo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!#CL#
Pullo rushes Takahashi and presses him up against the cage.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pullo finish him?#KD#
Pullo drops Takahashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takahashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pullo weaves into range and cracks Takahashi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Takahashi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pullo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Pullo!
Titus Pullo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, House of Valor for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 527 - Scorched
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Foles closes the distance and clinches.
Foles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foles misses with a knee to the head.
Foles lands a nice elbow.
Foles throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foles.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Foles.
Takahashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foles lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foles lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foles trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foles takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foles.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Foles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Foles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Foles's shoulder, as Foles tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
letting Foles counter with a right hand. #T1#
Foles just misses with a punch to the body.
Foles tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Foles doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foles is looking to clinch.
Takahashi misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takahashi.
Foles tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foles misses with a straight left.
Takahashi cracks Foles with an open hand slap.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Foles throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Takahashi sends Foles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takahashi is motioning to the referee to let Foles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Foles is rocked!
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 walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Foles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takahashi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Foles's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nick Foles was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Syn 524 - Mayhem
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Blaylock misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaylock's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Takahashi tests Blaylock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaylock blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Blaylock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaylock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaylock.
Blaylock throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
We've been informed that Blaylock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blaylock lands a nice shot that snaps Takahashi's head back.
Blaylock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaylock doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Blaylock thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.#CL2#
Blaylock takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaylock lands with a light punch inside.
Blaylock struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice body punch from Blaylock.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Blaylock.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Blaylock scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
Blaylock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside. #T2#
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi presses Blaylock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
Blaylock 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!
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock lands a shot to the body.
Blaylock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Blaylock.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi lands a right hand. #T3#
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but Blaylock is controlling him.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Blaylock cracks Takahashi with a nice body shot.
Blaylock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaylock lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Blaylock scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi digs a right hand into Blaylock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaylock's gas tank. #T4#
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Blaylock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head. #BC#
Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Blaylock cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Blaylock is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#KD2#
Blaylock drops Takahashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takahashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaylock pushes Takahashi against the cage. Blaylock is working some dirty boxing. Blaylock pushes off with a quick right hook! Takahashi goes down! Takahashi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blaylock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mookie Blaylock!
After winning the bout, Mookie Blaylock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Goldstein sees coming a mile off.
Goldstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.
Goldstein forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Goldstein working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Takahashi is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldstein connects with a nice short shot to Takahashi's temple.
Takahashi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Goldstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldstein winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Goldstein is looking to pass Takahashi's guard but actually Takahashi recovers to full guard.
Goldstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein landing with the ground and pound.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
Goldstein postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Takahashi covers up, he's hurt! Goldstein keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Goldstein and the ref steps in to end the fight! Goldstein can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: SYN 516 -Alexandersson vs Mood
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Johansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Johansson lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
As Johansson looks to move away, Takahashi throws a big counter combo but Johansson just gets out of the way.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Johansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
As Johansson looks to move away, Takahashi throws a big counter combo but Johansson just gets out of the way.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johansson.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Johansson lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.#T2#
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi jabs Johansson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance. #T3#
Johansson throws a one two combo.
Takahashi slips a jab from Johansson.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
Takahashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Johansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Johansson throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Johansson.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johansson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Takahashi has got the better of the exchanges.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johansson can pounce on him.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.#KD#
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Johansson is rocked!
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Johansson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Johansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Johansson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Takahashi lands the left hand.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Takahashi shuts the power down on Johansson. Lights out, game over! Takahashi is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Our winner, Ethelbart 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.

Event: Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Bulsara counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulsara throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a big counter head kick but Bulsara avoids it with no problem.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulsara.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Bulsara moves out of range.
Bulsara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Bulsara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulsara throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Bulsara throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi jabs at Bulsara's body.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Bulsara's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Bulsara's leg. Bulsara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Bulsara.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulsara is breathing heavily.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bulsara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulsara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulsara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulsara.
Takahashi slips a jab from Bulsara.
Takahashi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bulsara to the canvas! Bulsara doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Takahashi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi slips a jab from Hurley.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Hurley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurley works over Takahashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Hurley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Hurley.
Hurley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takahashi takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi looks winded!
Hurley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Hurley cracks Takahashi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takahashi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hurley finish him? #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
BAM! Hurley delivers a spinning backfist that drops Takahashi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bull Hurley!
Bull Hurley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Norton.
Takahashi works Norton's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Norton throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Norton lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Norton takes one to the side of the head.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi's coach down at LOD London Top Tier was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takahashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Takahashi lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.#T1#
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Norton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Norton misses with a hook
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Norton throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Norton lands a jab.
Norton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Norton. Beautiful body shot.
Norton takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tries to move into range but Norton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice right hand that sends Norton toppling to the canvas! Norton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takahashi finish him?!#ROC2#
Norton is rocked!#T2#
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Norton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Norton out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
A victorious Ethelbart Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 497 -
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Gray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Gray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Gray lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gray.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray feints a counter leg kick.
Gray catches Takahashi with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Takahashi forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Gray!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Clegane lands with a slapping head kick.
Clegane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clegane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Clegane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takahashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takahashi throws the left hand but Clegane avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Clegane blocks the low kick.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Clegane slips the punch.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Clegane misses with a body shot
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Clegane both land. Nice combination.
Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Clegane's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clegane ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.#T1##CL#
Clegane forces Takahashi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Takahashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clegane is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Clegane moves out of range easily.
Clegane scores with a shot to the body.
Clegane blocks a jab.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clegane lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Clegane. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
Clegane throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clegane at a distance.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Clegane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Clegane avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. Clegane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clegane throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Clegane throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi moves out of range as Clegane throws a body kick.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range.
Clegane looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well. #TD#
Clegane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Clegane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is staying active underneath Clegane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clegane trying to control from half guard but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Clegane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Clegane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takahashi defends it well. #T3#
Clegane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clegane pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Clegane counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but Clegane keeps him there for the moment.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Clegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi. #TD#
Clegane pulls guard successfully.
Takahashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clegane's guard.
Clegane working a defensive guard but Takahashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethelbart Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Clegane.
Clegane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clegane trying to control the position but instead, Takahashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clegane into the cage.
Clegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clegane misses with the head strike.
Clegane misses with the head strike.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Clegane.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Clegane drags the fight down to the ground.
Takahashi wants to stand but Clegane is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Clegane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Clegane is working an open guard so Takahashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Clegane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Clegane slips the punch.
Clegane misses with a straight left.
Clegane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clegane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Clegane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Clegane's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Clegane.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Clegane throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clegane is able to avoid easily.
Clegane needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi cracks Clegane with an open hand slap.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Clegane.#T3#
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clegane at a distance.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clegane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clegane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clegane digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Clegane thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Takahashi lands with a hook. Clegane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Clegane.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clegane moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Clegane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi lands with a straight right. Clegane didn't see that one coming.
Clegane walks into a left hand.
Takahashi jabs Clegane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clegane has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clegane misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Clegane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Clegane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clegane.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi works Clegane's body with a nice hook.
Clegane misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Clegane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Clegane misses.
A punch lands to the side of Clegane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Clegane ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Clegane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Clegane off balance momentarily.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab. #KD2#
Takahashi drops Clegane with a beautiful combination! Clegane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takahashi is looking for the KO!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clegane. Clegane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
Clegane throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Takahashi slips under a jab from Clegane.
Clegane throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Takahashi lands a big right hand that sends Clegane crashing to the mat! Takahashi stays standing though and waves Clegane back to his feet!#ROC2#
Clegane is rocked!
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Oh Clegane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Clegane seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Takahashi cracks Clegane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takahashi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clegane to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clegane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Takahashi lands a big uppercut and Clegane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clegane looks OK. Takahashi waves Clegane back to his feet!
Clegane throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Clegane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi cracks Clegane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Clegane falls backwards against the cage. Takahashi follows up with more strikes that drop Clegane to his knees. Takahashi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Clegane! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Jabneel lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Jabneel connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabneel throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jabneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jabneel's head.
Jabneel stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jabneel defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jabneel is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jabneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Jabneel.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Jabneel moves out of range.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Jabneel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Jabneel's body. #T1##TD#
Jabneel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takahashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takahashi's guard now, I'm sure.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Jabneel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jabneel postures up.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi is pulling down on Jabneel's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jabneel.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Jabneel wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jabneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jabneel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jabneel goes for a double leg but Takahashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takahashi continues to drive forward.
Jabneel misses with a body kick.
Jabneel throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Jabneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Jabneel.
Jabneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
Jabneel tries to clinch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Jabneel moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Jabneel throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Jabneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jabneel misses with a body shot.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Jabneel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jabneel misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Takahashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Jabneel moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel scores with a body shot.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. #TD#
Takahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Jabneel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jabneel distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Jabneel from controlling successfully.
Jabneel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jabneel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi controls Jabneel momentarily but Jabneel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethelbart Takahashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Takahashi tries to sprawl but Jabneel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jabneel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jabneel lands strikes from half guard.
Jabneel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takahashi trying to control here.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabneel.
We've been hearing that Jabneel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jabneel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takahashi keeping control of the position. #T1#
Jabneel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Jabneel is trying to work for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jabneel throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Jabneel content to control rather than advance.
Takahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jabneel scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jabneel wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Jabneel is controlling the pace.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Jabneel keeps him under control.
Jabneel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jabneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Jabneel connects with a body shot.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Jabneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jabneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabneel.#T3#
Jabneel moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Jabneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Jabneel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jabneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Jabneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabneel off the cage and back into range.
Jabneel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi works Jabneel's body with a nice hook.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jabneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jabneel fails with the takedown.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabneel.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jabneel's calf.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabneel misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabneel's head.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jabneel saw that one coming.
Jabneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jabneel's head.
Jabneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jabneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jabneel's head.
Jabneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Jabneel.
A punch lands to the side of Jabneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jabneel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takahashi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart 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#
Jabneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Takahashi takes a swing at Jabneel's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jabneel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Takahashi sneaks out the side door and pushes Jabneel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabneel throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Jabneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Jabneel shakes it off.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabneel.
Jabneel tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.#T1#
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Jabneel slips the punch.
Takahashi cracks Jabneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jabneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabneel moves away.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Jabneel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jabneel takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Jabneel dives in for a single leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jabneel saw that one coming.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jucal Jabneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jabneel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabneel. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jabneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Jabneel jumps back.
Jabneel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jabneel throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi cracks Jabneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a straight right. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Jabneel!
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Jabneel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jabneel misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi takes a swing at Jabneel's ribcage but misses.
Jabneel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jucal Jabneel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Jabneel is rocked!
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Jabneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Jabneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Jabneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabneel.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jabneel.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jabneel is looking to clinch.
Jabneel takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jabneel throws a body kick.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jabneel tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Jabneel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethelbart Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahashi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethelbart Takahashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 479 - Ohchooto vs Geralt
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi cracks Britton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Takahashi ducks straight into an uppercut from Britton and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Takahashi manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
Britton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi has momentary wrist control but Britton slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Britton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Britton finish him?
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Britton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Britton drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick Britton off! Britton jumps back into Takahashi's guard.
Britton throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Britton'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.
Britton with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Britton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Britton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Britton throws a big right hand that misses.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britton lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi has momentary wrist control but Britton slips an elbow through the middle.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
Britton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Britton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Britton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Britton trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Britton is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
Britton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takahashi is trying to keep Britton in close.
Britton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Britton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britton landing with the ground and pound.
Britton gets to his feet and stands over Takahashi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Takahashi felt that one! Britton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Takahashi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tel Britton!
After the fight, Tel Britton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanttonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Hanttonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Hanttonen instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanttonen pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Hanttonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanttonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahashi avoiding damage as Hanttonen throws knees to the body.
Hanttonen is pushing Takahashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hanttonen tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanttonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Hanttonen manages to avoid it.
Hanttonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanttonen.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hanttonen ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi. #CUT#
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Hanttonen misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Hanttonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanttonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Hanttonen clinches up against the cage.
Hanttonen tries to stall but Takahashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Hanttonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
Hanttonen moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanttonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanttonen.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanttonen. That did some damage!
Hanttonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanttonen loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahashi blocks the body kick. #T2#
Takahashi swings for the body but Hanttonen moves out of range.
Hanttonen misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanttonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanttonen in the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanttonen.#CUT#
That has opened up Marko Hanttonen's cut even more.
Hanttonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanttonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
The cut above Marko Hanttonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanttonen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi tests Hanttonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanttonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanttonen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanttonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Hanttonen does no damage.
Hanttonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi swings for the body but Hanttonen moves out of range.
Hanttonen thinks about the counter body kick.
Hanttonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hanttonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanttonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanttonen.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanttonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanttonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Hanttonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Hanttonen. #T4#
Hanttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanttonen wants to clinch.
Hanttonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hanttonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanttonen misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Hanttonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanttonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hanttonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahashi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
Marko Hanttonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Hanttonen moved out of range nicely.
Hanttonen misses with a hook.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hanttonen thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Hanttonen jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Hanttonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Hanttonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanttonen.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanttonen's head.
Hanttonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanttonen connects with a high kick.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Hanttonen ducked under it nicely.
Hanttonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanttonen tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Hanttonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Hanttonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hanttonen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Hanttonen closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanttonen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanttonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takahashi up against the cage.
Hanttonen blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hanttonen looking to throw knees to the head but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Hanttonen tries to land a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks with his arms.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marko Hanttonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Our winner, Ethelbart 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.

Event: Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Bannon defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Bannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Bannon fakes the leg kick and cracks Takahashi in the body.
Bannon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi takes a swing at Bannon's ribcage but misses.
Bannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Bannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bannon stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bannon on the side of the head.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bannon misses with a body kick.
Bannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bannon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bannon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Bannon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Bannon's body.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Bannon counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Bannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by Bannon. Bannon maintains the clinch.
Bannon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Bannon with an uppercut!
Takahashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Bannon has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Bannon tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bannon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bannon.
Bannon is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bannon misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bannon looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bannon's head.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bannon.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bannon checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Bannon tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bannon in his tracks.
Bannon takes one on the button.
Bannon looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Bannon counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Bannon takes one to the side of the head.
Bannon throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses
and Bannon counters with a body kick that stops Takahashi in his tracks momentarily.
Bannon staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bannon counters with a three punch combo that has Takahashi backing up. Takahashi nods at Bannon to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Bannon counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bannon.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Bannon avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Bannon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bannon as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Takahashi.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Bannon avoids it with no problem.
Bannon throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Bannon saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Bannon avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Bannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bannon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bannon tries to land a body kick
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Bannon drops Takahashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takahashi looks back up at him and smiles so Bannon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon steps in with a hook that catches Takahashi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bannon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Takahashi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bannon!

Event: Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Blaylock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Blaylock finds it's target.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Takahashi ducks straight into an uppercut from Blaylock and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Takahashi manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Blaylock finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaylock throws a big right hand that misses.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi has Blaylock pulled in close to control his posture.
Blaylock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blaylock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaylock trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blaylock won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaylock scores with a hook.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Blaylock saw that one coming.
Blaylock is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takahashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blaylock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaylock connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Takahashi out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Luger misses with a low kick.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Luger slaps the foot to one side.
Luger throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Luger.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luger takes one to the side of the head.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Luger misses with a body shot.
Luger misses with a looping left.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luger walks into a left hand.
Luger misses with a leg kick.
Luger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luger backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luger scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Luger misses
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luger misses with a body shot. #T1#
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Luger throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Luger jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
Luger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Luger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Luger throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Luger only half commits.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Luger avoids it with no problem.
Luger takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Luger looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Luger's body. Luger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luger is breathing heavily.
Luger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##KD2#
Takahashi sends Luger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takahashi is motioning to the referee to let Luger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Luger is rocked!
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luger. That did some damage!
Oh Luger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Luger to the canvas! Luger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Takahashi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 445 - Mayday
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Hero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
Hero tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Takahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hero lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hero cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi controlling Hero's posture.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takahashi's body to avoid the submission. Takahashi has instead reached around Hero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takahashi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 439 - EPL finals
Date: May 09, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bannon scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Bannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bannon.
Takahashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bannon finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahashi's head. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi throws a body punch but Bannon moves out of range.
Bannon drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi throws a combination. Bannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Bannon looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Bannon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Bannon throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bannon.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bannon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy left from Bannon finds it's target.
Bannon with a jab.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bannon finish him?
Bannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Bannon slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bannon slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Bannon lands a big right hand that sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Bannon stays standing though and waves Takahashi back to his feet!
Bannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bannon moves away.#T2#
Bannon fakes the body blow, causing Takahashi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Takahashi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bannon!

Event: LEGACY! 65
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Takahashi backing away here, and Hero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero looks to clinch
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Takahashi sends Hero crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takahashi is motioning to the referee to let Hero up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hero is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Monster Hero has been cut.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Hero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero checks a leg kick nicely.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##CL2#
Hero pushes Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Hero feints a counter leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hero is defended easily by Takahashi.
Takahashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hero misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takahashi's calf.
Hero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hero.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.#T3#
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi backing away here, and Hero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero. #KD#
Takahashi drops Hero with a beautiful combination! Hero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takahashi is looking for the KO!
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takahashi is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Hero lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Hero wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Takahashi gets caught flat footed, as Hero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Hero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero forces his way into half guard.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Takahashi is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monster Hero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hero moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Takahashi throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Hero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hero.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Hero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Hero staying out of range there.
Hero swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Hero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takahashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
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!
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Hero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Hero.#TD2#
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Takahashi kicks off Hero and gets to his feet. #T3#
Hero cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hero cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Hero motions for Takahashi to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hero just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi lunges at Hero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hero's hand.
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!
Hero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Hero pushes Takahashi away with a front kick.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hero's calf.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Hero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi backing away here, and Hero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monster Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Monster Hero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Takahashi cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Hero flicks out a counter leg kick but Takahashi steps away.
Takahashi connects with a combination that backs up Hero into the cage. Takahashi lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hero's guard. Hero is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Takahashi bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takahashi pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein works over Takahashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldstein postures up. #T1#
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goldstein distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein forces his way into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Goldstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein. #T2#
Goldstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldstein working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein with the ground and pound but Takahashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi throws a push kick but Goldstein slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldstein.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range. #T4#
Takahashi misses the jab.
Goldstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Goldstein gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Takahashi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

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