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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 2570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 2351 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshida has chosen Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida misses with a left hand
and Frame counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Frame checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frame misses with a looping right.
Yoshida connects with a jab.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Frame lands a slapping body shot.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Yoshida backs away, Frame returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Frame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Frame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Frame misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Frame.
Frame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frame throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Yoshida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frame throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Frame.
Yoshida takes a swing at Frame's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Frame.
Frame throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a front kick that sends Frame stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Frame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Frame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frame in his tracks.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Frame's belly button to the back.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frame misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Frame.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Frame avoids it.
Frame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frame checks the leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Frame saw it coming and moves away.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Frame.
Yoshida has Frame up against the cage in a clinch.
Frame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frame breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Frame does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frame staying out of range there.
Frame chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Yoshida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoshida tries to clinch there but Frame circles away.
Yoshida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frame will feel that in the morning.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frame's calf.
Frame chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frame drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frame throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida takes a swing at Frame's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frame. Frame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Frame.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Frame blocks the body kick.
Yoshida moves out of range as Frame throws a body kick.
Yoshida scores with a nice strike.
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida presses Frame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Frame controls his hands.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frame cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.
Frame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frame working aggressively here.
Frame prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Frame swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshida has managed to clinch.
Frame misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yoshida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frame misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Frame controls the action.
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frame closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida tests Frame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Frame keeps it at a distance.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Frame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frame. That did some damage!
Frame throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida stuns Frame with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Frame misses the target.
Frame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Frame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frame lands a jab to the head.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Frame misses with a body kick.
Yoshida throws a hook but Frame blocks it.
Good work by Frame as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frame, right into the meat.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Frame moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida motions for Frame to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Frame throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frame has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Frame moved out of range.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida ducks right into an uppercut from Frame.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Frame.
Yoshida tries to land a front kick but Frame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Frame moved away.
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frame is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Frame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frame darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frame throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
Yoshida tests Frame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Frame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Frame misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frame moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Frame misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frame takes one on the button.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Frame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Frame swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frame working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Frame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frame.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Frame checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Frame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Frame avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
Yoshida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frame.
Frame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Frame.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body. Frame takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Frame blocks the low kick.
Frame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frame checks a leg kick.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frame.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Frame moves out of range.
Yoshida jabs Frame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshida forces Frame back against the cage and clinches.
Frame swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Frame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frame needs to keep his hands up - Yoshida had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Frame does no damage.
Yoshida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frame throwing a counter right hand but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andrew Frame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida clinches up with Frame and pushes him back against the cage.
Frame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Frame looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frame is trying to force a seperation but Yoshida has the dominant position.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Frame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frame lands a right hand.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frame fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frame's elbow.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Frame's head.
Yoshida drops Frame onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frame is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Frame is rocked!
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Oh Frame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Frame's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Frame drops to his knees and Yoshida pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuto Yoshida!
Yuuto Yoshida took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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hype
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