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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Field comes to the cage accompanied by Best of Sakuraba. Errol Field is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Errol Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norifumi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Field was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Field's attempts to control the action.
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Field looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field controlling the position easily from mount.
Field goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yamamoto turns into him and now he's in Field's guard.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Field is keeping the position.
Yamamoto postures up in Field's guard and throws a big left but Field blocks it.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Field is controlling his posture from full guard.
Field wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yamamoto has picked Field up and slammed him! Field can't keep hold of the triangle and Yamamoto manages to pass to side control!
Yamamoto trying to control the position but Field is working away.
Yamamoto scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field is looking to reverse the position.
Field is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamamoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yamamoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Field is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Field struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Field's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamamoto working away.
Yamamoto slows the pace down.
Yamamoto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yamamoto lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field tries to improve position but can't.
Yamamoto cracks Field with a big elbow.
Yamamoto in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Field wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Field manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Field fails with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Field thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Field keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Field fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Errol Field has been cut.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Field takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Field.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Field gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Field backing up. Field nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Field is rocked!
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Field doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.
Field moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Field blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Field moves 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!
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Field shoots in.
Norifumi Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Field showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Field moves away.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Field shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Field shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Errol Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Field showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Field closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Field pushes Yamamoto against the cage but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Field counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Norifumi Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Errol Field's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamamoto tried to score with a low kick but Field checks it.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Field shoots in.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Field misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Field closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Field looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Field is keeping the position.
Field looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Field has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Norifumi Yamamoto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Field avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Field has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Errol Field's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Errol Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Field moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Field's head but Field sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Field looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Field persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Field persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Field avoids nicely.
Field shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Field will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Field's ribs.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
Field dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on Field's head and hops out.
Field checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Field tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Field somewhat.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Norifumi Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Errol Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Field's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Field shoots and misses
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Norifumi Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norifumi Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norifumi Yamamoto!
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energy
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hype
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