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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
35 - 11 - 1 |
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195 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kint will feel that in the morning.
Kint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kint lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamada sprawls well. Yamada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kint gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamada tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kint.
Kint shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl out of it but Kint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Kint.
Yamada misses with a body shot
and Kint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamada's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kint content to stall in guard here.
Yamada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kint is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Yamada is keeping the position.
Yamada wants to get back to his feet but Kint is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Yamada is keeping the position.
Kint trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Kint checks it.
Yamada rushes Kint and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kint.
Kint blocking some punches.
Kint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kint wants a takedown.
Kint lands a right hand.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Kint swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kint fails to land.
Kint has Yamada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Kint fails to land.
Kint has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Kint blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada working aggressively here.
Kint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Yamada.
Kint swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint pushes Yamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kint is trying to break free.
Kint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kint goes for a takedown attempt but Yamada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kane Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kint getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada tries to clinch up
and Kint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Kint controls the action.
Kint blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
Yamada prevents a body shot from Kint.
Kint tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kint is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamada has double underhooks.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Yamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada working aggressively here.
Kint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Kint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint throws a head punch that misses.
Kint blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kint.
Kint working aggressively here.
Kint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kint misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kint lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kint swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kint is looking for a takedown.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Kint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint looking for a takedown.
Kint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Kint tries to break free but Yamada pushes him back against the cage.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kint throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kint lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint pushes Yamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada pushes Kint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kint takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamada cracks the inside of Kint's front leg.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Kint's body. Kint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kint lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamada is looking to clinch but Kint is avoiding it.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Kint circles away.
Jab by Kint.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kint, as that shot connected.
Yamada gets a clinch.
Yamada misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamada pushes Kint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yamada regains guard immediately.
Kint stops Yamada from standing up.
Kint tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamada is retaining full guard.
Kint preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamada wants to stand and escape but Kint is having none of it.
Kint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamada wants to stand but Kint is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamada swivels and escapes.
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!
Kint shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Kint.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kint momentarily.
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yamada tries to kick Kint off but Kint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kint wants to free his trapped foot but Yamada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kint frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamada is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to control but Yamada wriggling away.
Yamada wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roger Kint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kint looking to control but Yamada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamada is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Yamada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yamada is controlling an arm, preventing Kint from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamada is looking to escape.
Yamada tries to reverse the position but Kint maintains control.
Yamada's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kint wants to take Yamada's back but he can't do it this time.
Kint jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yamada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yamada is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kint is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
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 Kane Yamada.
I think Kint 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Kint!
Roger Kint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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