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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pheu Pheu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamada is in Pheu Pheu's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamada won't allow Pheu Pheu to sweep him here.
Pheu Pheu is working hard here to advance position.
Pheu Pheu controls Yamada momentarily but Yamada frees himself.
Yamada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pheu Pheu looking for submissions off his back.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pheu Pheu is on top in guard.
Yamada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yamada passes into half guard.
Pheu Pheu wants to get back to full guard.
Pheu Pheu gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
Pheu Pheu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pheu Pheu keeps working.
Pheu Pheu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to half guard.
Pheu Pheu is not content to let Yamada control the position.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamada wants to control but Pheu Pheu is keeping him busy.
Pheu Pheu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pheu Pheu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamada controlling the position from side mount.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pheu Pheu keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Pheu Pheu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Yamada stalls from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pheu Pheu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pheu Pheu. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Yamada checks it.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pheu Pheu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamada.
Pheu Pheu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pheu Pheu defends well and Yamada ends up having to push Pheu Pheu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamada moves out of range of the leg kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick, looking for Yamada's leg but Yamada calmly moves out of range.
Yamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pheu Pheu defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pheu Pheu is predictable there
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yamada controlling the action here.
Yamada wants to control but Pheu Pheu is keeping him busy.
Yamada trying to mount his opponent but Pheu Pheu defends it.
Pheu Pheu moves into full guard.
Yamada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a sweep.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to get to full guard but Yamada has control of the leg.
Yamada is pressing down on Pheu Pheu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pheu Pheu is holding on for now.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Pheu Pheu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pheu Pheu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamada.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Yamada is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pheu Pheu manages to get to full guard.
Yamada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Pheu Pheu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamada advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pheu Pheu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamada shoots in for a double leg but Pheu Pheu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick that is checked
so Yamada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pheu Pheu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pheu Pheu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamada manages to get himself to full guard.
Pheu Pheu distracts Yamada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamada is trying to control the position but Pheu Pheu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu is in close to Yamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Yamada trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Yamada controls Pheu Pheu momentarily but Pheu Pheu frees himself.
Yamada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamada looking to control.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pheu Pheu won't allow Yamada to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yamada working a defensive guard but Pheu Pheu passes into half guard.
Yamada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamada moves forwards but Pheu Pheu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamada blocks a head kick by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu motions for Yamada to come forward. Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pheu Pheu is looking to chop away at Yamada's legs.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Pheu Pheu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pheu Pheu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pheu Pheu tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamada is retaining full guard.
Pheu Pheu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pheu Pheu won't allow Yamada to sweep him here.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu is fighting to break Yamada's control of his arms but Yamada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pheu Pheu is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pheu Pheu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamada has wrist control.
Pheu Pheu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamada looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pheu Pheu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pheu Pheu tries to sprawl but Yamada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Yamada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pheu Pheu is trying to control but can't.
Pheu Pheu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamada's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pheu Pheu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pheu Pheu scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pheu Pheu's guard.
Yamada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamada looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but instead Yamada has moved into half guard.
Yamada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and defends easily.
Pheu Pheu works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a triangle but Yamada pushes his legs off easily.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pheu Pheu throws a chopping leg kick but Yamada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamada gets caught napping as Pheu Pheu dives in and scores a takedown. Yamada manages to retain guard.
Pheu Pheu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pheu Pheu looking to sit in guard and control but Yamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pheu Pheu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada trying to control here.
Pheu Pheu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamada defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada is looking for a sweep. Pheu Pheu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
Pheu Pheu connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pheu Pheu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pheu Pheu manages to get back to half guard.
Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.
Yamada trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu is pressing down on Yamada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Pheu Pheu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pheu Pheu wants to stand up but Yamada is controlling him.
Pheu Pheu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yamada puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pheu Pheu is pressing down on Yamada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamada is sitting in close to Pheu Pheu's body. Pheu Pheu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yamada is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yamada is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pheu Pheu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaka Pheu Pheu!
Kaka Pheu Pheu retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kaka Pheu Pheu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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