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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Manuel Seija (ranked 4262 p4p, 4429 weight class) and Toshihiro Takao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luis Manuel Seija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toshihiro Takao!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takao rushes Seija and presses him up against the cage.
Takao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seija fails with a takedown attempt.
Takao throws a right hand that Seija ducks under and follows up with a left that Seija also avoids with ease.
Seija appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Takao backs away, Seija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seija feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seija moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seija is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seija or perhaps it was just good defense by Takao, which made it look bad.
Takao scores with a jab to the body.
Takao swinging wildly here.
Toshihiro Takao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takao connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seija.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Manuel Seija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takao is looking to clinch.
Takao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Takao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takao throws an overhand right that lands on Seija's shoulder, as Seija tries to avoid the shot.
As Takao backs away, Seija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takao.
Seija gets a takedown into half guard.
Seija tries to pass to full mount but Takao defends it.
Takao wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seija passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Takao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Seija seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takao is holding on tight.
Seija moves to back control.
Takao trying to get back to his feet but Seija is in full control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Seija is breathing heavily.
Seija patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Takao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takao circles away.
A head kick misses from Takao.
As Takao tries to get set, Seija tries to push him back and clinch up but Takao manages to avoid the attempt.
Takao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Takao.
Takao throws a series of punches but Seija avoids them all with ease.
Seija fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takao just manages to avoid it.
Takao tries to sprawl but Seija drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seija trying to mount his opponent but Takao defends it.
Seija moves nicely into side control.
Takao wants to get back to his feet but Seija is dominant here and he's now got Takao's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Seija.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seija is looking for a choke. Takao gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Takao manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Takao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seija isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takao stacks Seija on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takao!
Seija is trying to improve his position.
Seija taking punishment in the form of punches.
Seija is trying to improve his position.
Takao tries to stand but Seija is controlling his head.
Takao decides to stand back up. Takao steps back and let's Seija get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takao looks to land a combination but Seija avoids it well.
Takao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takao has closed the distance and engaged Seija in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis Manuel Seija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Takao looks to move away, Seija throws a big counter combo but Takao just gets out of the way.
Takao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seija manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshihiro Takao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takao scores with a nice head shot.
Takao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takao misses with a double jab.
Seija tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takao manages to circle out of the way.
Takao looks to land a combination but Seija avoids it well.
Takao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seija back to the cage. Takao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Takao.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Takao.
Takao throws a series of punches but Seija moves out of range.
Seija seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takao shoots for a takedown but Seija saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Takao 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!
A head kick misses from Takao.
Seija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takao as he jumps to the side.
Seija drops his hands momentarily and Takao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seijas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takao misses with a body shot.
Seija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takao misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Takao.
Takao tries to bum rush Seija with a series of wild strikes but Seija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seija dodges the punch combination from Takao.
Seija ducks under a wild hook from Takao.
Seija fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takao just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Seija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seija showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takao.
Seija shoots for a double leg takedown but Takao sprawls well. He's pushed Seija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Seija backs off Takao throws a huge counter combo but Seija manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Manuel Seija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takao misses with a few strikes there.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takao misses with a series of wild punches.
Seija dives in for a single leg takedown but Takao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takao has a couple of punches blocked by Seija.
Takao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Takao does no damage.
Seija walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takao scores with a nice right hand.
Takao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seija seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takao lands a jab to Seija's midsection.
Toshihiro Takao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takao defends well and Seija ends up having to push Takao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luis Manuel Seija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seijas head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshihiro Takao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Takao!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshihiro Takao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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