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Event:
TNR 11: Apocalyptica
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Cartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takamura tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cartman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck. #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.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura pulls Cartman in close to prevent any damage.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position. #SUB2#
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Cartman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman preventing the sweep.
Takamura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartman on the ground.#SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Takamura tries a low kick but Cartman avoids it.
Cartman feints the counter takedown.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Takamura is predictable there #TD2#
and Cartman counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Cartman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartman is one step ahead there.
Takamura trying to control the position here.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura has control of Cartman's left arm, preventing Cartman from doing any damage.
Eric Cartman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman passes Takamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here.
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman. #T3##SUB2#
Cartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is pressing down on Cartman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard.
Takamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Takamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura is controlling Cartman's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takamura motions for Cartman to come forward. Takamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Cartman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Takamura keeping control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Cartman is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartman prevents Takamura from improving his position.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartman from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cartman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takamura tries to get out of the position.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.
Cartman wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Cartman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartman has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Cartman!
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Event:
Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Leonard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Leonard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takamura controlling Leonard's posture.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Takamura pulls Leonard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leonard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takamura has control of Leonard's left arm, preventing Leonard from doing any damage.
Leonard stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.#T1#
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard.
Leonard trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Leonard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takamura, not yet.
Leonard pushing down on Takamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well. #SUB#
Leonard is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leonard is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takamura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leonard is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Leonard from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Takamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Leonard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Leonard trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away. #SUB#
Leonard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Takamura wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonard.
Leonard wants to pass to mount but Takamura is defending the position. #T4#
Leonard prevents Takamura from improving his position.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but Takamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonard to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonard's back!
Takamura biding his time, controlling Leonard.
Takamura gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Takamura controls the position.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard breaks Takamura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leonard is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Leonard prevents Takamura from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy Leonard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leonard takes a step back to recover.
Takamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takamura, right into the meat.
Leonard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takamura throws a leg kick but Leonard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonard. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takamura, right into the meat.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takamura scores with a leg kick.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Takamura sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takamura. That one must have hurt.#T1##TD#
Leonard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
Takamura pulls Leonard in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Takamura has his hands on Leonard's head, controlling the position.
Leonard trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Leonard pushing down on Takamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Takamura wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but Takamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonard to get the leverage.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Takamura is defending well.
Takamura is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonard from advancing position. #SUB#
Leonard seems to be looking for submissions.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Leonard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Leonard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takamura defend it? Leonard steps over the head and cranks it - Takamura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
FF7
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Takamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biszpink. That did some damage!
Biszpink on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takamura. Takamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Takamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takamura stuffs the takedown.
Takamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takamura throws a leg kick but Biszpink checks it.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takamura throws a low kick, looking for Biszpink's leg but Biszpink calmly moves out of range.
Takamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biszpink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takamura throws a sloppy head kick and Biszpink moves out of range easily.
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 good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biszpink's sensitive parts.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Biszpink fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biszpink is out of range and Takamura settles back down.
Biszpink raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takamura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Biszpink checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Biszpink clinches up with Takamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Takamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takamura misses with an elbow over the top.
Biszpink misses with a knee to the head.
Takamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Takamura breaks from the clinch.
Biszpink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takamura looks for the body kick but Biszpink saw that one coming.
Biszpink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biszpink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takamura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biszpink tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takamura thows a leg kick but Biszpink checks it #TD2#
and Biszpink counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura trying to control from the bottom.
Biszpink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biszpink.
Takamura is looking to control Biszpink's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takamura avoid being mounted?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biszpink tries to stand and escape but Takamura is controlling the position.
Biszpink has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takamura wants to improve his position but Biszpink is controlling well.
Takamura trying to hold on to Biszpink's head to control him but Biszpink postures up.
Biszpink is nestled in close to Takamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biszpink scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biszpink thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biszpink looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biszpink lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Takamura is controlling Biszpink's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takamura has hold of Biszpink's hands but Biszpink slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biszpink lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biszpink blocks the strikes from Takamura.
Biszpink missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biszpink prevents Takamura from improving his position.
Takamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biszpink tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Takamura is controlling Biszpink's trapped leg to prevent Biszpink from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura trying to control but Biszpink postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takamura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takamura keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takamura throws a nice head kick!
Takamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biszpink shapes to counter with a head kick.
Takamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biszpink is able to avoid easily.
Takamura throws a low kick but Biszpink avoids it.
Takamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biszpink fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Takamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Takamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biszpink.
Biszpink avoids the head kick by Takamura.
#TD2#
Takamura gets caught flat footed, as Biszpink shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biszpink would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biszpink throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biszpink wanted to stand there but Takamura had control of the position.
Takamura pulls Biszpink in close to prevent any damage.
Biszpink is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biszpink wants to get up but he can't break Takamura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Biszpink is in close to Takamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Biszpink throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biszpink has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takamura is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takamura.
Biszpink drops his hands momentarily and Takamura needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Biszpink just on the top of the head. Biszpink drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Biszpink - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mamoru Takamura!
An out of breath Mamoru Takamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyagushov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lyagushov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyagushov is out of range.
Good leg kick by Takamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyagushov. That did some damage!
Takamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Takamura is predictable there #TD2#
and Lyagushov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyagushov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lyagushov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takamura some visible discomfort.
Takamura is looking for a sweep.
Lyagushov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Takamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyagushov scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyagushov working away.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takamura regains half guard.#T1#
Lyagushov thows a huge punch but Takamura dodges it nicely.
Lyagushov working Takamura over with strikes.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Lyagushov has mounted him!
Lyagushov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takamura?
Lyagushov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lyagushov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Takamura is rocked!
A big strike lands for Lyagushov! That's really hurt Takamura and he's turned his back - Lyagushov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lyagushov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
After winning the bout, Maksimilian Lyagushov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TNR 4
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Takamura scores with a leg kick.
Biszpink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biszpink is looking to clinch but Takamura is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Biszpink manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Takamura's guard now, I'm sure.
Takamura pulls Biszpink in close to prevent any damage.
Takamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biszpink wanted to stand there but Takamura had control of the position.
Biszpink content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura is trying to keep Biszpink in close.
Biszpink keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takamura's head.
Biszpink is in close to Takamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biszpink on the ground.#SU2#
Biszpink gets to his feet. Takamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Takamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Takamura scores with a kick to the body.
Takamura is looking to slow Biszpink down with leg kicks.
Takamura tried to score with a low kick but Biszpink checks it.
Biszpink fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Biszpink moves into the clinch.
Biszpink throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Takamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Biszpink avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biszpink checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takamura 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 Biszpink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biszpink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takamura lands a front kick.
Takamura lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biszpink looks winded!#T2#
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biszpink.
Takamura scores with a nice body kick.
Takamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biszpink has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Biszpink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Takamura.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biszpink.
Biszpink shoots for a double leg takedown but Takamura sprawls well. He's pushed Biszpink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takamura lands a leg kick that knocks Biszpink off balance momentarily.
Takamura is looking to slow Biszpink down with leg kicks.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biszpink checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Biszpink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takamura.
Biszpink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biszpink chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takamura can pounce on him.
Takamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biszpink's sensitive parts.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura pushes Biszpink away with a front kick.
Takamura connects with a leg kick. Biszpink looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biszpink tries to close the distance and clinch but Takamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biszpink has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takamura.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takamura.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Takamura. That's going to slow Biszpink down.
Takamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biszpink has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takamura.
Takamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biszpink is out of range. #T4#
Takamura throws a leg kick which misses Biszpink's front leg but catches the back leg as Biszpink tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takamura.
Takamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biszpink sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biszpink takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takamura. Biszpink shrugs it off though.
Takamura connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takamura.
Takamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biszpink on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#KD#
Takamura lands a big head kick that sends Biszpink tumbling to the mat! Takamura takes a step backwards and waves Biszpink back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Biszpink is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Takamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biszpink if he has to take too many more of those.
Biszpink is still on wobbly legs! Can Takamura finish him?
Takamura feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Biszpink collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC 14
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Takamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggins, pushing him back against the cage.
Riggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riggins jumps guard but Takamura stands there with Riggins around his waist. Riggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takamura walks away with a smile on his face. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riggins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Takamura moves into range and clinches up with Riggins.
Riggins goes for a takedown attempt but Takamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riggins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamura throws a quick counter head kick but Riggins was just out of range.
Riggins avoids the head kick by Takamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins has his takedown stuffed
and Takamura counters with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Takamura tenderised Riggins's leg. Riggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Riggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takamura throws a head kick that Riggins semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Tim Riggins has been cut.
Takamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Takamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Riggins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takamura counters with a head kick. That will keep Riggins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body kick there by Takamura.
Takamura cracks the inside of Riggins's front leg. #T2#
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggins 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.
Riggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Takamura sprawls well. He's pushed Riggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takamura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Riggins avoids it.#CL#
Takamura closes the distance and clinches.
Riggins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takamura smiles and moves away.
Takamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggins throws an overhand right that lands on Takamura's shoulder, as Takamura tries to avoid the shot.
Takamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL#
Takamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riggins, pushing him back against the cage.
Riggins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takamura connects with a knee to the head.
Riggins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riggins takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takamura.
Takamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Takamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
Riggins looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura feints and then cracks Riggins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riggins down. #KD#
Takamura lands a big head kick that sends Riggins tumbling to the mat! Takamura takes a step backwards and waves Riggins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Riggins is rocked!
Riggins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takamura.
Riggins is still on wobbly legs! Can Takamura finish him?
Takamura feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Riggins collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 12: Retaliation
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPunchface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takamura.
#TD2#
McPunchface darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPunchface.
McPunchface not doing much here.
Takamura trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface with shots to the head and body - Takamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
McPunchface lands a couple of good shots and Takamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
McPunchface scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Takamura prevents McPunchface from getting a body triangle.
McPunchface softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Takamura is taking damage to the body and head.
My spies in Ferocious Beast inform me that McPunchface has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McPunchface misses with an elbow to the head.
McPunchface tries to keep control of the position but Takamura is staying busy.
McPunchface scores with punches from the back.
McPunchface is not going to allow Takamura to sit and survive in this position.
McPunchface trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
McPunchface lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Takamura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPunchface lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Takamura hold on?!
McPunchface is punishing Takamura with some ground and pound.
McPunchface scoring with big shots to the body. Takamura is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Takamura was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchface!
Our winner, Punchy McPunchface, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Fight Nights 4 - Bloodfest
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
McPunchface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McPunchface lands a head shot.
Takamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPunchface cracks Takamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Takamura.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura throws a head kick that McPunchface semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Punchy McPunchface has been cut.
Takamura tries to clinch there but McPunchface circles away.
McPunchface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takamura 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 McPunchface has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McPunchface and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takamura scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McPunchface has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And McPunchface tries to counter it with a takedown but Takamura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Takamura throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McPunchface counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
McPunchface passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takamura!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McPunchface cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPunchface trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McPunchface working the ground and pound effectively.
Takamura working to try and regain half guard.
Takamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takamura tries to get out of the position.
McPunchface wants to control the pace but Takamura is squirming around nicely.
Takamura is working to get back to half guard.
McPunchface lands a couple of good shots and Takamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
McPunchface controls the action.
McPunchface lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Takamura tries to roll but McPunchface sticks to his back.
McPunchface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPunchface struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takamura wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McPunchface.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McPunchface's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
McPunchface scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McPunchface cracks Takamura with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Takamura from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Takamura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McPunchface on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takamura is trying to break free.
McPunchface lands strikes to the head.
Takamura looking very determined here, making life difficult for McPunchface.
#T4#
McPunchface lands punches and elbows.
McPunchface lands with a hammerfist to the side of Takamura's head.
McPunchface is looking to control Takamura but Takamura is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takamura is trying to break free.
McPunchface punches Takamura on the ear.
McPunchface lands shots from the back.
McPunchface controlling well, preventing Takamura from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunchface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punchy McPunchface's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McPunchface scores with a hook to the body. Takamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPunchface drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takamura defends it well.
McPunchface has a takedown stuffed.
Takamura wants to clinch up but McPunchface keeps it at a distance.
McPunchface is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McPunchface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPunchface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPunchface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punchy McPunchface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
#CL#
Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McPunchface misses with the head strike.
McPunchface blocks an elbow strike from Takamura.
Takamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPunchface takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takamura throws a head kick but McPunchface moves out of range.
McPunchface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
Danga de danga de dang - McPunchface scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Takamura is rocked!
McPunchface fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Takamura to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Takamura looks to clinch but McPunchface throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Takamura taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Punchy McPunchface!
A victorious Punchy McPunchface thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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