Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 18
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruschev sprawls well. Kruschev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sakamoto's side.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev with a jab.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.#TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruschev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Kruschev's guard.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruschev is retaining full guard.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruschev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakamoto is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruschev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruschev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sakamoto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kruschev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakamoto tries to hold on but Kruschev postures up.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Kruschev takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Kruschev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruschev defends well and Sakamoto ends up having to push Kruschev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruschev pinned against the cage. Kruschev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Kruschev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Kruschev manages to escape and get back to 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!
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Sakamoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Sakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Kruschev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruschev tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruschev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takuya Sakamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Kruschev stalks Sakamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakamoto's face. Sakamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev 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.
Sakamoto shoots in but Kruschev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a front kick that sends Sakamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakamoto defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Sakamoto is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev 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#
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a one two combo.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Sakamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Sakamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side. #TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Kruschev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sakamoto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kruschev enables Sakamoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kruschev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruschev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Kruschev in his guard.#REVR#
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruschev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruschev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Kruschev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakamoto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto trying to pass the guard but Kruschev defending well.
Kruschev wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Kruschev kicks off Sakamoto and gets to his feet. #T3#
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruschev tries to avoid it but Sakamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruschev to the ground. Kruschev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruschev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruschev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruschev wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.#TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev trying to control from the bottom.
Kruschev tries to get to full guard but Sakamoto has control of the leg. #ES#
Kruschev pushes Sakamoto off and gets back to his feet.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Takuya Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Bull misses with a double jab.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bull defends it nicely.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown
and Bull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balder Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Bull goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakamoto.
Bull misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown.#T1#
Sakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Bull circles away easily
and Bull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakamoto looks winded!
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balder Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown
letting Bull counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Bull circles away easily
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Bull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakamoto with a poor takedown
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
Sakamoto moves forwards but Bull connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Takuya Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bull scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Bull lands a big uppercut and Sakamoto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakamoto looks OK. Bull waves Sakamoto back to his feet!#ROC#
Sakamoto is rocked!
Sakamoto with a poor takedown
and Bull counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Bull lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Bull cracks Sakamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sakamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bull finish him?
A shot to the liver by Bull. Beautiful body shot.
Bull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bull connects with a combination that backs up Sakamoto into the cage. Bull lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sakamoto's guard. Sakamoto is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bull bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balder Bull!
After winning the bout, Balder Bull thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sacrament II
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dikoume tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Dikoume's guard.#SUB2#
Dikoume is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakamoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dikoume's body to avoid the submission. Dikoume has instead reached around Sakamoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dikoume arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcel Dikoume!

Event: Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sakamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Alela is defending well. #SUB2#
Sakamoto tries for a kimura but Alela is defending well.
Alela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela pushes Sakamoto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sakamoto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Sakamoto swings around for an armbar but Alela sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakamoto's guard.#SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alela uses it to pass to side control.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Alela tries to stand but Sakamoto is controlling his head. #SUB#
Alela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Sakamoto is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Alela has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sakamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Alela trying to control from half guard but Sakamoto is working away. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alela tries to control but Sakamoto wriggling away. #T2#
Sakamoto is in all sorts of trouble here. #SU#
Alela is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Alela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alela swivels and escapes.
Alela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Sakamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Alela.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alela.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela scores with a nice head shot.
Sakamoto shoots in and drives through. Alela sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Alela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela lands with a right hand.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alela but Alela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Alela.#T3#
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alela lands with a hook. Sakamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Alela misses its target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alela as he jumps to the side.
Alela lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Alela.
Alela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alela wants it to stay on the feet.
Alela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakamoto. That did some damage!
Alela scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alela is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Alela circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Alela is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alela scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alela slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Alela connects with a body shot.
Alela stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela connects with a body shot.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alela is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Alela circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Alela misses the target.
Alela stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakamoto looks winded!
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alela sprawls well. Alela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Alela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alela as he avoids it easily.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Sakamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
A jab from Alela finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.
Alela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakamoto. That did some damage!
Alela lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Alela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Alela jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense.
Alela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alela scores with a jab.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takuya Sakamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Alela.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela connects with a single shot there.
Alela connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Sakamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alela thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Alela connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alela pinned against the cage. Alela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alela throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alela counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Alela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alela lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alela.
Alela scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela works Sakamoto's body with a nice hook.
Alela scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Alela cracks Sakamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Alela.
Alela thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Sakamoto dives in and scores a takedown into Alela's guard.#ES#
Alela has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sakamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alela lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alela avoids it really well and circles away.
Alela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sao Alela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Alela tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3##TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Alela's guard.
Alela has Sakamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Alela is retaining full guard. #ES#
Alela has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sakamoto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Alela breaks from the clinch.
Alela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alela scores with a nice head shot.
Alela leaves Sakamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Alela misses.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense.
Sakamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela scores with a nice right hand.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alela stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Alela lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alela cracks Sakamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Sakamoto gets the takedown into side control.
Alela wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sakamoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakamoto's guard! Nice work there by Alela! #SU#
Alela stands up and waves to Sakamoto to follow him.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Alela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Alela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.
Alela throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Alela cracks Sakamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto takes one to the chin there.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Alela scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alela scores with the left hand. Sakamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Alela. No joy for Sakamoto on that attempt.
Alela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakamoto momentarily.
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alela throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alela sprawls well. Alela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Alela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Alela looks to land a combination. Sakamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alela lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alela stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakamoto.
Alela lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alela.
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Alela.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alela lands with a nice combination. Sakamoto backs away looking to recover.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakamoto dives in and grabs Alela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alela pushes down on Sakamoto's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Sakamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alela defends it well.
Sakamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Alela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Alela tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Alela lands with a hook. Sakamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sakamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alela napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela wants to control but Sakamoto postures up.
Alela manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alela is just riding it out for now. Sakamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Alela has his hands clasped together around Sakamoto's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Sakamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Alela defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Alela is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alela 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto looks for a takedown but Thighpunch sprawls well.
A punch combination from Thighpunch misses.
Sakamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Thighpunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakamoto with a poor takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thighpunch avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Thighpunch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Thighpunch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thighpunch's waist but Thighpunch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thighpunch as Sakamoto shoots in.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Thighpunch cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Thighpunch with a hook.
Thighpunch connects with a body shot that sends Sakamoto's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away easily
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Thighpunch, looking for a takedown. Sakamoto pushes Thighpunch against the cage but Thighpunch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thighpunch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakamoto is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Thighpunch scores with a hook to the body. Sakamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Thighpunch lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thighpunch leaves Sakamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Thighpunch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thighpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thighpunch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Thighpunch does no damage.
Sakamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thighpunch lands with a shot to the body.
Thighpunch throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Thighpunch counters with a series of strikes. Sakamoto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Sakamoto shoots and misses
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away easily
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Sakamoto is rocked!
Thighpunch misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses.
Thighpunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Sakamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thighpunch sprawls well initially but Sakamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sakamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thighpunch is just riding it out for now. Sakamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Thighpunch is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thighpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB#
Sakamoto is working for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakamoto prevents Thighpunch from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending well.
Sakamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Thighpunch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Thighpunch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown but Thighpunch sprawls well.
Thighpunch has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Thighpunch.
Sakamoto shoots in but Thighpunch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown but Thighpunch sprawls well.
Thighpunch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thighpunch throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakamoto. #T1#
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Thighpunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sakamoto feints and as Thighpunch raises his hands in defense, Sakamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thighpunch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Thighpunch in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thighpunch defends well.#SUB#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Thighpunch wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving. #SUB#
Sakamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thighpunch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thighpunch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thighpunch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thighpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Thighpunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thighpunch has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thighpunch defends well.
Thighpunch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a triangle but Thighpunch pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Sakamoto looking for a guillotine here but Thighpunch defends easily. #SUB#
Sakamoto has his foot on Thighpunch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thighpunch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sakamoto has his foot on Thighpunch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thighpunch works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakamoto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thighpunch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thighpunch defends it easily.#SUB#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thighpunch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sakamoto has his foot on Thighpunch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thighpunch works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Takuya Sakamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thighpunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thighpunch has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thighpunch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takuya Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch lands with a good body shot.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Thighpunch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Thighpunch jabs Sakamoto right on the nose. Sakamoto blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Thighpunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Thighpunch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice sprawl there from Thighpunch as Sakamoto shoots in.
Thighpunch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Thighpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Thighpunch.
Sakamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Thighpunch gets double underhooks and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thighpunch with a nice cross.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
Oh Sakamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Thighpunch misses the target. #T2#
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Thighpunch tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Thighpunch finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Takuya Sakamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Thighpunch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Thighpunch is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Thighpunch.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Thighpunch misses.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Thighpunch.
Sakamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Sakamoto walks into a straight right hand from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thighpunch misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Thighpunch tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thighpunch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thighpunch's waist but Thighpunch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
Thighpunch scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakamoto should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Thighpunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thighpunch to the mat! Thighpunch manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thighpunch keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass. #SUB#
Sakamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thighpunch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thighpunch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thighpunch! #REVB#
Thighpunch is staying tight to Sakamoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Thighpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thighpunch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakamoto defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T1#
Sakamoto pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sakamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakamoto. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuya Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Gracie's guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sakamoto defends easily.
Sakamoto passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takuya Sakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sakamoto is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Gracie!
Breno Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JBL 19 Next Generation
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Van circles away easily
and Van counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Van shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Van as Sakamoto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Van is looking for a triangle but Sakamoto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Van escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Van is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#SUB2#
Van has his feet on Sakamoto's thighs here. He's pushed Sakamoto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sakamoto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Candy Van!

Event: Skrap Fights 25
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Vazzappo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo with a jab.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vazzappo's corner calls for a 1-2. Vazzappo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Vazzappo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vazzappo throws a counter combo.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vazzappo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vazzappo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Vazzappo in his guard.#REVB##T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazzappo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazzappo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Vazzappo postures up in Sakamoto's guard and throws a big left but Sakamoto blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vazzappo throwing strikes but missing.
Sakamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vazzappo. #SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Vazzappo defends it easily.
Vazzappo wants to stand but Sakamoto is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Vazzappo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sakamoto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vazzappo is looking to defend but Sakamoto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vazzappo! Sakamoto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vazzappo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takuya Sakamoto!
A relieved looking Takuya Sakamoto 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: Skrap Fights 16
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a jab to the head.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sakamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dudley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dudley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.
Dudley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto pushes a forearm under Dudley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dudley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takuya Sakamoto!
Takuya Sakamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Skrap Fights 10
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Drengot gets caught napping as Sakamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Drengot manages to retain guard.
Sakamoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drengot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drengot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drengot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drengot keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drengot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Drengot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Drengot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drengot on his heels. He'll look to pass Drengot's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drengot is keeping the position for now.
Drengot wants to stand up but Sakamoto is controlling him.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drengot is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sakamoto has a closed guard, preventing Drengot from standing up. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drengot is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sakamoto controls Drengot momentarily but Drengot frees himself.
Sakamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drengot throwing strikes from guard but Sakamoto blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drengot wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakamoto wants to sweep here but Drengot controlling him for the moment.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakamoto has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drengot throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drengot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Drengot looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Drengot defends it easily.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Drengot slips an elbow through the middle.
Drengot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for a guillotine here but Drengot defends easily. #SUB2#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drengot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takuya Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Drengot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drengot is trying to defend but Sakamoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakamoto controlling the pace for now.
Drengot is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Sakamoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drengot has worked his arm free - good work by Drengot! #T1#
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Sakamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drengot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakamoto's best efforts.#SUB#
Drengot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sakamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Drengot defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drengot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakamoto.
Drengot looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto passes to side control.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Drengot is working from the bottom.
Drengot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakamoto off and has taken his back!
Sakamoto tries to escape but Drengot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sakamoto breaks Drengot's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sakamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakamoto won't allow Drengot to get back to his feet.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving.
Takuya Sakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sakamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drengot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Drengot's legs - danger averted.
Sakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drengot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Drengot keeps moving. #T3#
Drengot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Drengot striking off his back but it's not causing Sakamoto any problems.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakamoto looking to pass the guard.
Sakamoto trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drengot has his foot on Sakamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Drengot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Drengot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drengot manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Drengot's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drengot dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Drengot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Drengot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drengot defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drengot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takuya Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Drengot is predictable there #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drengot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakamoto pushes down on Drengot's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drengot is trying to stand back up but Sakamoto is controlling him
Sakamoto is trying to control. Drengot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Drengot is defending well. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drengot defends it well. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drengot defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Sakamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakamoto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot is squirming around, avoiding Sakamoto's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sakamoto has control of Drengot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drengot regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Drengot wants to control but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Drengot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Sakamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drengot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Drengot wants to hold on but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Drengot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drengot wants to hold on but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Drengot gets back to half guard.
Drengot tries to kick Sakamoto off but Sakamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drengot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sakamoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Drengot is defending well.
Sakamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Drengot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakamoto wants to take a breather but Drengot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Drengot is defending well.
Ranulf Drengot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sakamoto trying to control the pace.
Drengot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLACK PANTHER GYM 50$ only, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drengot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Drengot is keeping the position.
Drengot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakamoto's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drengot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Drengot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takuya Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drengot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takuya Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakamoto 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuya Sakamoto!
A victorious Takuya Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ranulf Drengot had this to say: 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 6
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nayuoe looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nayuoe did well to prevent Sakamoto getting side control.#ES2#
Nayuoe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nayuoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inoye Nayuoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nayuoe avoids it really well and circles away.
Nayuoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Nayuoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakamoto lands in his opponent's guard.
Sakamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sakamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nayuoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is pushing down on Nayuoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nayuoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nayuoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto.
Nayuoe is trying to control but can't.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nayuoe defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakamoto uses his free foot to push down on Nayuoe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nayuoe.
Nayuoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakamoto takes Nayuoe's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nayuoe is in trouble.
Sakamoto controlling the position well here. Nayuoe rolled but Sakamoto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Sakamoto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nayuoe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Sakamoto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sakamoto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nayuoe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sakamoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takuya Sakamoto!
An out of breath Takuya Sakamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takuya Sakamoto (ranked 6543 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tae Shik Cha (ranked 4079 p4p, 0 weight class). Cha has chosen Emancipator - When I Go as his entrance music. Tae Shik Cha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

183 cm
18 yrs
175 lbs

178 cm
26 yrs
153 lbs

Sakamoto

Cha

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takuya Sakamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tae Shik Cha!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Cha takes the fight into the clinch.

Cha pulls guard.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (0) vs (2) Cha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cha trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto keeping full guard, as Cha tries to pass.
Sakamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cha on the ground.
Cha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cha passes into half guard.
Cha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cha wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.
Cha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakamoto wants to control but Cha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cha prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.
Sakamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Cha sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sakamoto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cha pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakamoto (0) vs (5) Cha
Cha looking to control but Sakamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakamoto tries to get out of the position.
Sakamoto tries to lock up and control but Cha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakamoto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cha has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sakamoto (0) vs (8) Cha
Cha trying to control.
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Cha tries to keep control of the position but Sakamoto is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to roll but Cha sticks to his back.
Cha controls the position.

Sakamoto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cha gets his way!
Cha gets his hands free as Sakamoto looks to control.
I would not like to be Sakamoto right now.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cha trying to control momentarily.
Cha avoiding Sakamoto 's attempts to control his hands.
Sakamoto staying busy and making it hard for Cha to control.
Sakamoto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cha.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Cha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakamoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakamoto trying to control the hands but Cha breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cha's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sakamoto trying to control the hands but Cha won't let him.

Sakamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Will Cha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cha biding his time, controlling Sakamoto.
Let's hope that Cha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cha is hanging on to Sakamoto's back as he tries to escape.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Cha just sinks the hooks in.
Sakamoto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cha.

Cha looking for the choke from the back.

Cha looking to break Sakamoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sakamoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cha will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cha biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cha trying to control.
What can Sakamoto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cha.
Cha has good solid back control here.
Sakamoto is keeping busy.
Sakamoto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cha.
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Cha is not going to allow Sakamoto to sit and survive in this position.
Cha struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cha keeps control of the position as Sakamoto tries to break free.

Cha is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakamoto is defending well though. Cha let's go of the attempt for now.
Cha controlling from the back.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is in bad spot here.

Cha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Cha working for a choke but Sakamoto is defending well.
Cha keeps control of the position easily here as Sakamoto tries to buck him off.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Cha working for a choke but Sakamoto is defending well.
Sakamoto trying to control but not successfully.
Sakamoto rolls, trying to escape but Cha keeps control of the position.
Cha controls the action.
Sakamoto controlling Cha 's hands.
Sakamoto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cha.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Cha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Sakamoto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cha really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cha is riding his opponent, not letting Sakamoto buck him off.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control the position but Cha manages to sink in the hooks.

Cha working for a choke but Sakamoto is defending well.

Cha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakamoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cha gets his hands free as Sakamoto looks to control.
Sakamoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cha.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cha trying to control momentarily.
Cha not allowing Sakamoto to control his hands.
Cha controls the position.
Cha not allowing Sakamoto to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cha trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sakamoto doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cha wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Tae Shik Cha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 947

Total users: 40314