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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis has chosen Gotta Get Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis throws a push kick but Yamamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto feints and as Kasparaitis raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto 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.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasparaitis is keeping the position for now.
Kasparaitis wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasparaitis controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Kasparaitis is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Beast Cartel inform us that Kasparaitis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Kasparaitis blocks nicely.
Kasparaitis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kasparaitis has his hands on Yamamoto's head, controlling the position.
Kasparaitis working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kasparaitis working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto slips nicely into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasparaitis defends it well.
Kasparaitis is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis gets full guard.
Kasparaitis looking for subs off his back but Yamamoto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yamamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kasparaitis is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis stalling in the clinch but Yamamoto improves position.
Kasparaitis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kasparaitis throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to break free but Kasparaitis has control.
A shot in the inside from Yamamoto.
Kasparaitis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto wants the takedown. Kasparaitis is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kasparaitis's guard against the cage.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Kasparaitis is keeping the position.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasparaitis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Kasparaitis postures up.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasparaitis is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto pulls Kasparaitis in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto is trying to hold Kasparaitis in close to prevent damage but Kasparaitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Kasparaitis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Kasparaitis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasparaitis works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamamoto is not content to let Kasparaitis control the position.
Yamamoto is trying to control Kasparaitis's posture but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
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 Kenshin Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasparaitis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Kasparaitis circles away.
A jab from Kasparaitis misses.
Kasparaitis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasparaitis misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparaitis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasparaitis is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Kasparaitis circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes one to the chin there.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Kasparaitis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Kasparaitis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshin Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Yamamoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kasparaitis.
Good exchange - Kasparaitis coming out on top.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasparaitis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis fakes the leg kick and cracks Yamamoto in the body.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasparaitis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasparaitis wants to slow Yamamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Kasparaitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Kasparaitis sprawls well.
Darius Kasparaitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasparaitis lands with a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasparaitis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis is defending well.
Kasparaitis is trying to stall.
Kasparaitis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kasparaitis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the head.
Yamamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto tries to work over Kasparaitis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasparaitis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamamoto leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasparaitis wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamamoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kasparaitis is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is pressing down on Yamamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kasparaitis controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Kasparaitis controlling the position well.
Kasparaitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to pass to mount but Kasparaitis is defending the position.
Yamamoto is looking to stall here but Kasparaitis recovers full guard.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasparaitis trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kasparaitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Kasparaitis's legs - danger averted.
Kasparaitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kasparaitis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Kasparaitis looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kasparaitis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasparaitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenshin Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kasparaitis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamamoto backs up against the cage.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasparaitis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kasparaitis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasparaitis lands with a cross.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range nicely.
Kasparaitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Yamamoto sees coming a mile off.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasparaitis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshin Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook.
Kasparaitis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Yamamoto.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Yamamoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kasparaitis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasparaitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Kasparaitis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasparaitis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis is the new bantamweight champion!
Darius Kasparaitis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This belt looks good around my waist, don't it?'.
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hype
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