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Event:
Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.#CUT2#
It looks like Hayato Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto shoots and misses #CL2#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Oliveira drops Yamamoto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yamamoto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yamamoto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Oliveira is unloading with more strikes now! Yamamoto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yamamoto's half guard.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamamoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamamoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamamoto! #REVB##SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson prevents Yamamoto from moving into mount.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Yamamoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Yamamoto wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Yamamoto against the ropes but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamamoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Yamamoto is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yamamoto passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Johnson tries to improve his position but Yamamoto has taken his back! Yamamoto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johnson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yamamoto pushes Johnson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Event:
Bushido19: Lobtov vs Babajide
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Odds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odds.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Odds walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Odds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Odds rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Odds to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Odds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Odds. #CUT2#
It looks like Hayato Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Odds pushes Yamamoto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Odds on the inside.
Odds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Odds forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Odds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Odds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Odds lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Hayato Yamamoto's cut is getting worse.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Odds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odds lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Odds lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.
Odds creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yamamoto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yamamoto drops to his knees and Odds pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Odds!
An out of breath Evan Odds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto shoots in but Bin Suparman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bin Suparman shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bin Suparman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Suparman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bin Suparman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bin Suparman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Bin Suparman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Bin Suparman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bin Suparman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bin Suparman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamamoto looking to control.
Bin Suparman content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bin Suparman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto controls Bin Suparman momentarily but Bin Suparman frees himself.
Bin Suparman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bin Suparman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Bin Suparman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bin Suparman keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass. #T3#
Yamamoto pushes down on Bin Suparman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamamoto passes to side control.
Bin Suparman is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Bin Suparman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Yamamoto has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bin Suparman is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bang rushes Yamamoto and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Bang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Bang circles away easily
and Bang counters with a thumping low kick.
Bang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamamoto backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Hayato Yamamoto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bang is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bang is looking to sweep but instead, Yamamoto has passed into half guard.
Bang is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Bang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Yamamoto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bang turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Yamamoto off and cradles Bang's limp body as Yamamoto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto fails with the takedown
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamamoto's head.#CUT#
It looks like Hayato Yamamoto has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bang.
Yamamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Yamamoto.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto is taking a breather. Bang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bang is trying to control but can't.
Bang is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Yamamoto stops Bang from getting back to his feet.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Yamamoto sits in half guard.
Bang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yamamoto jumps into side control!
Yamamoto advances to full mount.
Bang wants to control but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Bang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Yamamoto has taken his back.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Yamamoto off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nowe.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the position but Nowe is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nowe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nowe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Yamamoto prevents Nowe from moving into mount.
Yamamoto tries to bench press Nowe off him but Nowe keeps the position.
Nowe laying and praying for a moment but Yamamoto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nowe wants to stand but Yamamoto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowe pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nowe wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto trying to hold on to Nowe's head to control him but Nowe postures up.
Nowe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Yamamoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nowe to the ground. Yamamoto is now in Nowe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Nowe is keeping the position.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Nowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Nowe throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Nowe from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Nowe from controlling successfully.
Nowe looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nowe wants to stand and escape but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowe is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Nowe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jote Nowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nowe.
Nowe taking a breather here.
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Nowe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yamamoto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nowe's guard! Nice work there by Yamamoto!
Yamamoto trying to control but Nowe is working from the bottom.
Nowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto won't allow Nowe to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nowe is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto is pushing down on Nowe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nowe is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nowe is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nowe is defending well.
Yamamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Nowe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Nowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nowe tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yamamoto works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nowe is in real trouble here. Yamamoto gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nowe is tapping out! Yamamoto wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hayato Yamamoto and Simon Adabisi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hayato Yamamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Simon Adabisi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adabisi moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Adabisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Adabisi moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Adabisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adabisi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Adabisi holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Adabisi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (2) Adabisi
Adabisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adabisi is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi pushes down on Yamamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Adabisi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamamoto wants to control but Adabisi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adabisi stalling.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
Adabisi trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Adabisi controlling the pace.
Adabisi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (5) Adabisi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is being controlled here.
Adabisi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yamamoto (0) vs (7) Adabisi
Yamamoto reaches up to try and control the position but Adabisi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yamamoto rolls and tries to escape and now Adabisi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Yamamoto (0) vs (10) Adabisi
Adabisi biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yamamoto trying to control but not successfully.
Adabisi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adabisi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adabisi wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
Adabisi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Adabisi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
Adabisi trying to control the pace.
Adabisi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adabisi not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is continuing to stall.
Adabisi is looking to advance position but Yamamoto won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (13) Adabisi
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Adabisi is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adabisi wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well.
Adabisi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adabisi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adabisi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (16) Adabisi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to control Adabisi's body but Adabisi pushes him off. Yamamoto squirms to his side and now Adabisi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yamamoto (0) vs (19) Adabisi
Adabisi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yamamoto's body.
Let's hope that Adabisi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adabisi's guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (19) Adabisi
And that's the end of the fight!
Adabisi wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nelson Preto and Hayato Yamamoto. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Preto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hayato Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Preto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Preto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamamoto manages to circle out of the way.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Preto (0) vs (2) Yamamoto
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Preto keeps moving.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Preto's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Preto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Preto's guard.
Preto wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Preto trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Preto wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Preto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yamamoto is looking to pass Preto's guard but actually Preto recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Preto (0) vs (5) Yamamoto
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Preto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Preto (0) vs (7) Yamamoto
Yamamoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Preto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Preto and Yamamoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Preto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preto keeps working.
Preto struggling a bit here.
Yamamoto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Preto (0) vs (9) Yamamoto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Preto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Preto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Preto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Preto is working to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Preto (0) vs (12) Yamamoto
Preto tries to escape but Yamamoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for the choke from the back.
Preto trying to control the hands but Yamamoto won't let him.
Yamamoto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Preto! Can he survive? No! He's out! Yamamoto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayato Yamamoto! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bbj Coach and Hayato Yamamoto. Bbj Coach has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bbj Coach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hayato Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coach to the mat! Coach manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coach (0) vs (2) Yamamoto
Coach looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Coach is keeping the position.
Yamamoto is pushing down on Coach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coach is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coach (0) vs (5) Yamamoto
Yamamoto looking to control but Coach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto controlling from the full mount.
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto fails to move to back control.
Yamamoto is stalling here but it's allowed Coach to get half guard.
Coach is in trouble now - Yamamoto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coach (0) vs (8) Yamamoto
Coach prevents Yamamoto from taking his back.
Yamamoto controlling his opponent.
Yamamoto looking to control but Coach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coach has worked his arm free - good work by Coach!
Yamamoto wants to control but Coach is keeping him busy.
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 swings around for an armbar but Coach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yamamoto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coach (2) vs (8) Yamamoto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is controlling Coach's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coach (2) vs (10) Yamamoto
Yamamoto trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Coach keeps moving.
Coach can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamamoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yamamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Coach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coach (2) vs (13) Yamamoto
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yamamoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coach is squirming around, avoiding Yamamoto's attempts to control the action.
Yamamoto controlling from mount.
Yamamoto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yamamoto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coach is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coach (4) vs (13) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is trying to keep Coach in close.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Coach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Coach postures up.
Yamamoto pulls Coach in close to prevent any damage.
Coach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coach has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yamamoto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Coach is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yamamoto pulls down on the head and he's put Coach to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hayato Yamamoto! |
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