Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka 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.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka works over Malone's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mitch Malone has been cut.
Malone cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Takenaka misses its target.
Takenaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Takenaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takenaka 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.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takenaka throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Malone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Malone.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takenaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takenaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Takenaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Takenaka is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takenaka takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takenaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takenaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Malone pushes Takenaka off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takenaka will feel that in the morning.
Malone slips a jab from Takenaka.
A shot to the body from Takenaka misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Takenaka is just out of range.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Takenaka saw that one coming.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takenaka. Takenaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takenaka takes a step back to recover.
Takenaka is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Takenaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Takenaka is rocked!
Malone misses with a wild combination.
Oh Takenaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takenaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takenaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Takenaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takenaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Malone drops Takenaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takenaka looks back up at him and smiles so Malone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T4#
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takenaka.
Takenaka takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Takenaka misses.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takenaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Malone tenderised Takenaka's leg. Takenaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takenaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takenaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka attempts a counter takedown but Malone avoids it well and moves away.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takenaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Takenaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takenaka.
Jab by Takenaka.
Takenaka misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Takenaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takenaka at a distance. #T1#
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Takenaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Takenaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
Malone is controlling Takenaka's trapped leg to prevent Takenaka from advancing to side control.#T2#
Takenaka trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Malone makes his way to full guard, as Takenaka worked for a kimura. #T3#
Takenaka forces his way into half guard.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him #SUB#
Takenaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takenaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roku Takenaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Malone stuffs the takedown.
Malone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malone throws a series of punches but Takenaka avoids them all with ease.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takenaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malone - the referee stops the clock and Takenaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malone. Takenaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takenaka throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Malone throws out a counter right but Takenaka avoids it with no problem.
Takenaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitch Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takenaka backs up against the cage. #KD2#
Malone lands a left and a right that send Takenaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Malone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Malone ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Takenaka clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
A relieved looking Mitch Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Takenaka is just out of range.
Takenaka digs a good body shot into Unknown's ribs.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown slips a jab and a cross from Takenaka.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Takenaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Unknown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Takenaka tries to get set, Unknown tries to push him back and clinch up but Takenaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Takenaka throws a combination that misses
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Takenaka lands with a straight right. Unknown didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Unknown pushes Takenaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takenaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manco Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka fails to pull guard.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
Takenaka looks winded!
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Unknown.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Takenaka is rocked!
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Unknown finish him?#KD#
Unknown connects with a big uppercut there that sends Takenaka tumbling to the ground! Unknown follows him down into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unknown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takenaka is keeping the position for now.
Unknown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a triangle but Unknown pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takenaka being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Unknown continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Takenaka back into the cage.
Unknown pushes Takenaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unknown is working Takenaka over against the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takenaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown pushes Takenaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Unknown.
Takenaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takenakas head.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown prevents a body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takenaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Unknown won't allow it.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takenaka.
Takenaka tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takenaka.
Unknown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unknown lands an uppercut.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shot to the body.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Unknown 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#
Takenaka drops his hands momentarily. Unknown doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Takenaka staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Takenaka doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manco Unknown!
A victorious Manco Unknown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka throws an overhand right that lands on Torquilka's shoulder, as Torquilka tries to avoid the shot.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Torquilka's body. Torquilka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takenaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torquilka tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torquilka to the ground. Torquilka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Torquilka.
Torquilka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torquilka misses with the combination.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.#T1#
Takenaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takenaka.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torquilka rather than just go for the knockout.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka lands with a straight right. Torquilka didn't see that one coming.
Torquilka throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Torquilka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takenaka is defended easily by Torquilka.
Torquilka lands with a right hand. #T2#
Takenaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takenaka connects with a looping right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torquilka.
Takenaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takenaka jabs Torquilka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takenaka throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka connects with a jab.
A cross from Takenaka lands.
Takenaka scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Takenaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torquilka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takenaka back to the cage. Torquilka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takenaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torquilka under the eye.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka tests Torquilka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka slips a jab and a cross from Takenaka.
Takenaka lands with a shot to the body.
Torquilka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
As Takenaka looks to move away, Torquilka throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Torquilka. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquilka manages to avoid it.#T4#
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torquilka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torquilka but Torquilka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka darts in looking for a takedown but Torquilka gets double underhooks and turns Takenaka into the cage.
Torquilka feints a jab promting Takenaka to slip. Torquilka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takenaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takenaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roku Takenaka 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#
Takenaka digs a good body shot into Torquilka's ribs.
Takenaka staying out of range there.
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torquilka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takenaka shoots in for a double leg but Torquilka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka swings for the body but Torquilka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takenaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torquilka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torquilka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Torquilka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takenaka 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.
Torquilka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takenaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Torquilka.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka works Torquilka's body with a nice hook.
Torquilka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torquilka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takenaka.
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torquilka sprawls well. Torquilka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.#T2#
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torquilka at a distance.
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!
Takenaka fails with the takedown.
Torquilka tries to move into range but Takenaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Torquilka to counter with a crisp jab.
Takenaka misses with a wild combination.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka. #T3#
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torquilka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torquilka looks to land a combination but Takenaka avoids it well.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka lands a jab.
Good shot there by Takenaka.
Takenaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka slips a jab and a cross from Torquilka.
As Torquilka backs off Takenaka throws a huge counter combo but Torquilka manages to avoid it all.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Torquilka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takenaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka thuds a left hand into Torquilka's body.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torquilka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takenaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torquilka eats them both and turns towards Takenaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roku Takenaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torquilka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torquilka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roku Takenaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Torquilka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takenaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torquilka missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torquilka lands with a nice combination. Takenaka backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Takenaka does no damage.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Takenaka lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torquilka slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takenaka shoots for a takedown but Torquilka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takenaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Torquilka connects with the punch.
Torquilka tries to bum rush Takenaka with a series of wild strikes but Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takenaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torquilka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torquilka circles away quickly and effectively.
Takenaka misses with a hook. Torquilka ducked under it nicely.
Takenaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Takenaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Torquilka's head.
Torquilka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takenaka misses with a two punch combination.
Torquilka throwing a counter right hand but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torquilka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torquilka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Takenaka misses.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Takenaka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Torquilka slips the punch.#T3#
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka works over Torquilka's head and body with a nice combination.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot.
Torquilka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torquilka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka dodges the punch combination from Torquilka.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Torquilka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torquilka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Takenaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Torquilka should have avoided that one.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Torquilka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torquilka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Torquilka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takenaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takenaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Torquilka counter with a right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Qualco Torquilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roku Takenaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takenaka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roku Takenaka!
Roku Takenaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Takenaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stank's guard.
Takenaka pushing down on Stank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stank defends it well.
Takenaka content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takenaka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stank could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Takenaka has cracked it and Stank is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Takenaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roku Takenaka!
Roku Takenaka made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Conquest VII
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Murska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murska digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Murska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takenaka.
Murska prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska lands a body shot.
Murska lands a right hand.
Murska lands a body punch.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Murska's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Murska.
Murska stalls.
Takenaka working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska. #ROC#
Takenaka is rocked!#T1#
Murska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murska taking a breather.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Takenaka jumps guard but Murska stands there with Takenaka around his waist. Takenaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ispa Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murska walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Murska misses.
Takenaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murska pinned against the cage. Murska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takenaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takenaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Takenaka slips the punch.
Murska takes a swing at Takenaka's ribcage but misses.
Murska with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Murska.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takenaka scrambles back to his feet.
Takenaka takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Murska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska swings for the body but Takenaka moves out of range. #CL#
Murska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takenaka, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Takenaka fails to land.
Murska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murska lands an uppercut.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.#T3#
A hook to the body from Murska.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Murska.
Takenaka looks winded!
Murska slows down the pace here.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Murska.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka can't get the takedown.
Takenaka throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Murska. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murska gets through Takenaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murska unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takenaka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murska is unloading with more strikes now! Takenaka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska!

Event: Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
For Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
For Money takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
For Money takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
For Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Takenaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
For Money throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
For Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takenaka.
For Money throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Takenaka.
For Money misses with a two punch combination.
Takenaka defending well as For Money loads up on a big left hand.
Takenaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
For Money misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
For Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka walks into a stiff left hand from For Money.
For Money avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Takenaka.
Takenaka wants to counter the offense by For Money and move into the clinch position.
Takenaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fightertwo For Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Takenaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For Money moves away.
Takenaka dodges the punch combination from For Money.
For Money missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka punishes For Money's body with a nice straight punch.
For Money is breathing heavily.
For Money takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka! #CUT2#
It looks like Fightertwo For Money has been cut.
Takenaka looks for a takedown but For Money sprawls well.
As Takenaka looks to move away, For Money throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
For Money misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
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!
For Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takenaka was well out of range. Poor timing from For Money.
For Money needs to keep his hands up - Takenaka had a free shot at his head there.
Takenaka connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Takenaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takenaka lands a body shot.
Takenaka connects with a body shot that sends For Money's belly button to the back.
For Money takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takenaka scores with a shot to the body.
Takenaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
For Money needs to keep his hands up - Takenaka had a free shot at his head there.
Takenaka shoots in for a double leg but For Money sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fightertwo For Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
For Money gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takenaka.#ROC2#
For Money is rocked!
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh For Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takenaka connects with a right that clearly hurt For Money. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Takenaka proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till For Money collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roku Takenaka!
Roku Takenaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Takenaka connects with a looping right hand.
Takenaka stalks Mettinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mettinen's face. Mettinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Takenaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mettinen has time to react.
Nice body punch from Takenaka.
Mettinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mettinen attempts a counter takedown but Takenaka avoids it well and moves away.
Takenaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mettinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Takenaka scores with a one two! Mettinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mettinen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roku Takenaka!

Event: SMASH: Skinner vs Bateman
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Takenaka blocks a jab.
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Takenaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Takenaka also avoids with ease.
Takenaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Takenaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Takenaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takenaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takenaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Takenaka misses with a hook.#T1#
Takenaka ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Takenaka moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal scores with a jab. Takenaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal throws a jab when Takenaka was well out of range.
A punch combination from Takenaka misses.
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takenaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takenaka.
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Masvidal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka jabs at Masvidal's body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Takenaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal takes a swing at Takenaka's ribcage but misses.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masvidal to score with a decent uppercut.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Takenaka misses the jab.
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Takenaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Takenaka gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Masvidal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Takenaka throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takenaka under the eye.#ROC#
Takenaka is rocked!#T4#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Takenaka slips the punch.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Takenaka's shoulder, as Takenaka tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal throws a good cross that connects.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takenaka in his tracks.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Masvidal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takenaka sprawling to the canvas! Takenaka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masvidal finish him?!
Takenaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
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#
Takenaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Takenaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenaka throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takenaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal jabs Takenaka right on the nose. Takenaka blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Takenaka.
Takenaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Takenaka swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Takenaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takenaka wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Takenaka advancing to mount.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal keeping hold of Takenaka's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takenaka to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Masvidal is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Takenaka is controlling him well. #T2#
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.#SUB2#
Takenaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Masvidal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takenaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Takenaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takenaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
Takenaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masvidal stalling against the cage.
Takenaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masvidal after a bit of a struggle.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.#TD#
Masvidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takenaka uses from the top position.
Nate Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Masvidal pulls Takenaka in to control the position.
Takenaka trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal controlling Takenaka's posture.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Takenaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Masvidal, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takenaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takenaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Takenaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Takenaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takenaka.
Jab from Masvidal.
Takenaka moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
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!
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takenaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka. #T1##TD2#
Takenaka gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Takenaka advances to half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here.
Masvidal tries to kick Takenaka off but Takenaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold.
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Masvidal is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takenaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.#TD2#
Takenaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenaka preventing the sweep.
Masvidal has control of Takenaka's left arm, preventing Takenaka from doing any damage.
Takenaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takenaka passes into half guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Takenaka sits in half guard.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takenaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
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.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal is looking to escape.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal 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.
Takenaka wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Takenaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!

Event: Banzai Brawls 1
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Takenaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannabino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannabino has Takenaka pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cannabino as Takenaka tries to tie him up.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Cannabino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannabino walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cannabino duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takenaka has closed the distance and engaged Cannabino in a clinch.
Cannabino stalling. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A short left from Cannabino.
Cannabino managing to block the knees to the body from Takenaka.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Takenaka throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Cannabino.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takenaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannabino smiles and moves away. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cannabino - that landed with a thud.
Takenaka is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Takenaka wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Takenaka. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Takenaka tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.
Takenaka tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Cannabino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cannabino has Takenaka pressed against the cage, preventing Takenaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takenaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
Takenaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannabino.
Cannabino gets underhooks to prevent Takenaka's takedown attempt. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannabino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Takenaka rushes Cannabino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Takenaka tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Takenaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannabino smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannabino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannabino avoiding damage.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takenaka shoots in but Cannabino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Takenaka back into the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannabino walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannabino.
Takenaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takenaka wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takenaka is trying to push Cannabino away but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannabino.
Cannabino pushes Takenaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
Emporio Cannabino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takenaka goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Takenaka looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Cannabino slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takenaka tries for a takedown but Cannabino circles away easily
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takenaka thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takenaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cannabino pushes Takenaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takenaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cannabino. #CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Takenaka wants a takedown.
Cannabino slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takenaka is trying to drag Cannabino to the mat but Cannabino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cannabino avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka is trying to stall.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannabino to keep the fight standing.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannabino just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Takenaka moves into the clinch.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannabino to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino has Takenaka pushed against the cage.
A short left from Cannabino.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cannabino.
Takenaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Takenaka letting Cannabino take a breather here.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takenaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannabino, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Cannabino is leaning against Takenaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Cannabino lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Cannabino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!#CL#
Cannabino forces Takenaka back against the cage and clinches.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takenaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannabino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino is leaning against Takenaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino. #T3#
Takenaka is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Cannabino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka jumps guard but Cannabino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takenaka looking to stall.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Takenaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takenaka has Cannabino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cannabino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Takenaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Cannabino.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannabino is working Takenaka over against the cage.
Cannabino is pressed up against the cage. Takenaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cannabino down to the mat. Cannabino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Cannabino is pressed up against the cage. Takenaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cannabino down to the mat. Cannabino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Takenaka in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roku Takenaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cannabino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!

Emporio Cannabino wins by unanimous decision!
Emporio Cannabino is the new middleweight champion!

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