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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 1 p4p, 145 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by SMOKING & THINKING. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Haudegen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haudegen in his tracks.
Haudegen gets the takedown into side control.
Haudegen laying and praying for a moment but Takahashi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Haudegen stalling away here and it's allowed Takahashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haudegen stays in close to Takahashi's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haudegen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Haudegen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haudegen trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takahashi!
Haudegen wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haudegen tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haudegen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takahashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haudegen's guard! Nice work there by Takahashi!
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
Haudegen is looking for a triangle here but Takahashi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Haudegen - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haudegen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Haudegen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
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!
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen wants to stall.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haudegens head.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haudegen is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Takahashi cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Haudegen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
Haudegen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
A short left from Haudegen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Haudegen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haudegen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Haudegen avoids it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Haudegen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takahashi lands a front kick.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahashi. Haudegen shrugs it off though.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haudegen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses.
Haudegen scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi had his way with Svalbard Haudegen in that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Haudegen blocks the low kick.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Haudegen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Haudegen.
Takahashi keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
No joy there for Haudegen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Haudegen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haudegen scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
Haudegen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haudegen seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haudegen looks to land a strike but Takahashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Haudegen looking to pass the guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi 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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