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Taki vs. Tarimo – Round 10

A counter right hook on target for Takei as Tarimo chased after him.

Tarimo chases Taki and does not cut the ring. This is a crucial difference.

Tarimo is cut by a left hook, and then he does a one two straight hook up. Takei then throws a one-two on his body.

Taki then hops on his bike and races around the ring.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round 9

Tarimo’s trainer indicated that his fighter needed to stop, which is probably a fair assessment. Tarimo needs to fight for four rounds to reach the end.

Bruno, don’t let Tarimo breathe! Tarimo’s coach shouts in a thin, Australian accent.

Taki throws two slaps to the body. The second is lower and the referee warns him.

Now, the fighters exchange hooks to each other’s heads. The two wrestled, Tarimo briefly locking Taki in the lock.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round 8

Once again, Tarimo gets physical, weighing down Taki and pressing hard through his opponent’s guard.

Takei started to look tireder and did more damage to his face. He also moved a little slower.

Tarimo made a few moves in the corner.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round 7

This is as far as a former Tucky Boxer has gone in a professional boxing competition.

It appears to be in good shape. Tarimo steps forward, and eats one at a time because of his troubles.

More wrestling before separating the superweights.

Takei is rewarded with nice check hooks. Tarimo makes a right hook and then leans Taki against the ropes.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round Six

We’re getting close to the halfway point in this contest. Taki misses with a counter-left hook.

Tarimo backs him and takes aim at his body, but Taki comes back with two hard hooks. Now, a capital letter.

Tarimo’s coach is still urging him to go forward, but Taki seems comfortable relying on the counters, even if he’s not quite able to plant himself on his feet; It might help for Tarimo to change course and see how Takei fares for himself.

The fighters engage in a grapple and Tarimo fires short shots at Taki’s body. Tarimo was at his best in the clinch.

After they have separated, Taki gives Tarimo a one two as he moves backwards.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Fifth Round

Tarimo trails behind the jab, and doubles it. He hits the target with a sharp shot.

Now, the grazing left hook. Takei is still dependent on counter strikes.

Tarimo’s nose has become very swollen.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round Four

Once again Tarimo’s coach urges him to move on.

Tarimo’s trainer said that Taki is feeling tired and an anti-hunk dropped Taki. I’m not entirely sure this is true…

Now Tarimo lands with a mighty force! Takei is constantly moving horizontally.

Tarimo’s trainer asks him if he can target Taki’s chest.

Taki is landed with a big left hook late in the round.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Third Round

This competition is being fought at a frantic pace. Both fighters move at a fast pace and Taki is unable to settle with his footwork – Tarimo being largely in front.

The fighters continue their fight, Tarimo coming in for more shots. They parted and Tarimo shook his left hand.

He quickly regains his senses. Soon, he is pregnant with Taki. Tarimo jumps forward once they are separated and throws big heckles.

He still looks a little boy.

Takei now has the body-swinging, tarimo hooks to support him on the ropes.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round Two

We pick up where we left off, with the super heavyweights battling it out on the floor. They stand, and Tarimo presses very hard. Takei is looking for counter shots.

Tarimo, however, catches Takei with a quick counter right of his own. Tarimo supports Taki and targets Taki’s body before Taki falls with his back on them! Tarimo’s coach was honest throughout the whole thing.

Takei now has two counter hooks. Tarimo was not dissuaded. The fights were won by Tarimo, who landed the right hook.

Taki vs. Tarimo – Round 1

Ex-kickboxer Taki comes out in a southpaw stand. He hits a jab against the Tarimo guard in the early stages. He adds a pair left crosses.

Taki lunges in and feints a punch, but twists a left into Tarimo’s ribs. Tarimo now supports his opponent and unleashes a right-hand cross that cuts Taki just above his left eye!

It is however caught by Takei’s rebound shot, and Tarimo stumbles. Tarimo is given a permanent count and, once the action resumes, he is knocked to the ground by a wave Taki.

He stands up again, beating the official count. His coach urges him not to stop and causes a clash of heads, which causes a brief pause during the round.

Tarimo drags Taki with his powerful, but short right hand as he makes his way back. Tarimo follows Taki, who wrestles with him and the two fall to the floor together to end the round.