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Event:
Striking Masters 15
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#CL#
King rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King has Takahashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Takahashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takahashi tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
Takahashi avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
King darts in and clinches Takahashi up against the ropes.
Takahashi is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Takahashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
King prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
King has Takahashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Takahashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahashi's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takahashi has his back to the ropes.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Takahashi is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Takahashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands a body punch.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with the head strike.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King is struggling to control the position.
Takahashi tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
King pushes Takahashi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns King into the ropes.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A shot in the inside from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
Takahashi is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
King prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King avoiding damage.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahashi's efforts to push away.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King misses with some punches.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi is trying to break free.#T2#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Takahashi trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahashi into the ropes.
Takahashi tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
King gets a clinch.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahashi's efforts to push away.
King stalling against the ropes.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands a right hand.
Takahashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King misses with some punches.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahashi's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
#T1#
King keeps control of Takahashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takahashi has his back to the ropes.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahashi into the ropes.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Takahashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
King missing with knees to the body.
Takahashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King pushes Takahashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
Takahashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Jiro Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to stall but King improves his position.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie King!
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Event:
Striking Masters 11
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Takahashi misses.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Tayu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tayu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tayu throws out the jab.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tayu misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jiro Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi swings for the body but Tayu moves out of range.
Tayu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tayu throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Tayu counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Tayu.
Tayu throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a counter combo.
Tayu looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.#T1#
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Tayu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Tayu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Tayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tayu throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Tayu ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Tayu moved away.
Tayu throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Tayu misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tayu. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tayu counter with a right hand.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Tayu is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Tayu avoids it well. #T2#
Tayu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tayu scores with a punch to the head.
Tayu looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi slips a jab from Tayu.
Takahashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tayu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Tayu throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tayu looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Tayu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayu.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tayu finish him?
Tayu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Tayu's shoulder, as Tayu tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tayu missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayu misses with a hook
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there #KD#
and Tayu counters with a beautiful hook that drops Takahashi to the mat! Will Takahashi be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Tayu to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Takahashi is up. He looks OK to continue.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tayu misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wassa Tayu should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tayu.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Tayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tayu.
Tayu moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
letting Tayu counter with a right hand.
Tayu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Takahashi walks into a jab.
Tayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tayu misses.
Tayu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tayu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tayu misses the target. #T1#
Takahashi tries a low kick but Tayu avoids it.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range. #KD#
Tayu staggers Takahashi with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Takahashi looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#
That has opened up Jiro Takahashi's cut even more.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Tayu ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
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!
Tayu staggers Takahashi with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Takahashi looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Tayu is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wassa Tayu!
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Event:
Striking Masters 8
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Dabingyaba throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Dabingyaba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dabingyaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dabingyaba is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takahashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dabingyaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dabingyaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dabingyaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
A punch lands to the side of Dabingyaba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Dabingyaba.#CUT#
That has opened up Jiro Takahashi's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabingyaba misses with a wild body shot.
Dabingyaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dabingyaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Takahashi cracks Dabingyaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dabingyaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dabingyaba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Dabingyaba misses its target.#T1#
Dabingyaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
#CL#
Dabingyaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dabingyaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dabingyaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dabingyaba avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dabingyaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Dabingyaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba misses with a leg kick.
Dabingyaba throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dabingyaba manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabingyaba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dabingyaba slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Dabingyaba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Dabingyaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabingyaba walks into a jab.
Dabingyaba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dabingyaba moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabingyaba throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Dabingyaba dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Dabingyaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Dabingyaba misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Dabingyaba counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dabingyaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi tests Dabingyaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiro Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dabingyaba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dabingyaba looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dabingyabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dabingyaba. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dabingyaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dabingyaba scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Takahashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Dabingyaba is out of range.
Dabingyaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Dabingyaba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Dabingyaba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dabingyaba lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Takahashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dabingyaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dabingyaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Dabingyaba misses.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Dabingyaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi misses with a few strikes there.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabingyaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dabingyaba connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Dabingyaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
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!
Dabingyaba misses with a hook.
Dabingyaba scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi jabs at Dabingyaba's body.#T2#
Dabingyaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dabingyaba slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Dabingyaba.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dabingyaba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dabingyaba.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabingyaba.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Dabingyaba moves out of range easily.
Dabingyaba misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dabingyaba. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi throws a hook but Dabingyaba avoids it easily.
Dabingyaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dabingyaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Dabingyaba's head but Dabingyaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dabingyaba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiro Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Dabingyaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dabingyaba moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabingyaba.
Dabingyaba is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dabingyaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Dabingyaba ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Dabingyaba had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabingyaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dabingyaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dabingyaba moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Dabingyaba punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Dabingyaba lands a jab.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Dabingyaba slips the punch.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Dabingyaba's body.
Dabingyaba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Jiro Takahashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Dabingyaba moves out of range easily.
Dabingyaba misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Dabingyaba avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dabingyaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabingyaba.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dabingyaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Dabingyaba slips under a jab.
Dabingyaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Dabingyaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dabingyaba lands a slapping body shot.
Dabingyaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dabingyaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dabingyaba. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
Takahashi works Dabingyaba's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dabingyaba jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
Mordecai Dabingyaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mordecai Dabingyaba.
I think Takahashi 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jiro Takahashi!
Jiro Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Striking Masters 7
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Whok closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the ropes.
Whok keeps control of Takahashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Whok won't allow it.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jiro Takahashi has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whok landing knees to the body.
Whok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but Whok is controlling the position.
Takahashi avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but Whok has him pressed against the ropes.
Whok using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takahashi looks winded!
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok scores a nice knee to the body.
Whok gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Whok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
Whok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takahashi's face.
#CUT#
That has opened up Jiro Takahashi's cut even more.#T1#
Whok lands with a short shot to the head.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Whok has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Takahashi to the canvas! Can Takahashi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Takahashi was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Whok is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Piger Whok!
Piger Whok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sui misses with a two punch combination.
Sui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sui takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sui throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi swings for the body but Sui moves out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sui tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sui.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sui's calf.
Sui tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sui takes one on the button.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Sui sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Sui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sui.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sui throws out the jab.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sui looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
Sui misses with a straight left.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sui off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sui defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Sui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takahashi lands with a straight right. Sui didn't see that one coming.
Sui moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sui fails to land with a series of punches.
Sui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Sui moved out of range nicely.
Sui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sui misses with a wild body shot.
Sui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Sui.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi. #T3#
Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Sui moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Sui knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi sizes up Sui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Sui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takahashi.
Sui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sui manages to avoid it.
Sui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sui.
Sui walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
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!
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Sui misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.#T4#
Takahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Sui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Sui.
Sui misses the shot to the body.
Sui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Sui tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sui if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Sui misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Sui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Sui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Sui's ribs.
Sui throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiro Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sui throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sui.
Sui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Sui backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Sui does no damage.
Sui slips under a jab.
Jiro Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sui takes one on the button.
Sui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Sui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Sui shakes it off.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Sui's ribs.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Sui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Sui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Sui with an uppercut!
Sui slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sui is breathing heavily.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
Sui misses with the combination.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Takahashi jabs Sui right on the nose. Sui blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi cracks Sui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Takahashi both land. Nice combination.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sui slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Sui misses with a few strikes there.
Sui misses with the combination.
Sui throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sui counters with a series of strikes. Takahashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Sui misses with a double jab.
Sui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sui eats them both and turns towards Takahashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xian Sui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Sui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi swinging wildly here.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sui can do to turn this around?
Sui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sui misses with a straight left.
Sui throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Good leg kick by Takahashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.#T4#
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Sui with a series of wild strikes but Sui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sui gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Sui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sui throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Sui slips the punch.
Sui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sui there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sui is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sui. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi lunges at Sui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sui's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiro Takahashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi swings for the body but Sui moves out of range.
Sui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sui.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sui steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Sui takes one to the side of the head.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Sui.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi jabs Sui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi blocks a jab.#T1#
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sui's sensitive parts.
Takahashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sui just misses with a punch to the body.
Sui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sui misses with a series of wild punches.
Sui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Sui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sui has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sui's head.
Sui throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Sui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sui down.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi jabs Sui right on the nose. Sui blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sui.
Sui misses with a two punch combination.
Sui throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Sui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sui tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Sui.
Sui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Sui down.
Sui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sui takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Sui decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takahashi's guard.#T3#
Takahashi looking to control.
Takahashi is really struggling to control Sui but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sui lands a couple of elbows.
Sui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sui looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sui is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takahashi trying to remain calm as Sui controls from the top position.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Sui is putting a hurting on Takahashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sui content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Takahashi tries to bench press Sui off him but Sui keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takahashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiro Takahashi!
A very excited looking Jiro Takahashi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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