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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Volchenko throws a lazy right hand but Fournier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Volchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Fournier'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.
Volchenko taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a left to the head.
Fournier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fournier effectively controlling the action here.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volchenkos head.
Fournier presses Volchenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fournier - that landed with a thud.
Volchenko looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volchenko is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Fournier.
A short left from Fournier.
Fournier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Fournier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volchenko or not.
Fournier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike.
Fournier lands a body punch.
Fournier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fournier stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fournier.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fournier.
Fournier is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fournier.
Volchenko tries to pull guard but Fournier won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fournier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Volchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fournier lands with a left to the head.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volchenko being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Fournier.
Fournier stalling.
Fournier blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fournier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
Fournier scores with a hook to the body.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fournier lands a hook that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Fournier pushes Volchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Fournier.
Fournier is working Volchenko over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fournier as Volchenko tries to tie him up.
Fournier digs a right hand underneath Volchenko's ribcage. Volchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Volchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fournier on the inside.
Fournier cracks Volchenko with a nice body shot.
Fournier lands a left hand.
Fournier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volchenko or not.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fournier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Volchenko is rocked!
Fournier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volchenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volchenko drops to his knees and Fournier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raissa Fournier!
A relieved looking Raissa Fournier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 11
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Almasy throws the left hand but Fournier avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fournier rushes Almasy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fournier misses with some punches.
Almasy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Almasy blocks a body shot from Fournier.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fournier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Almasy.
Almasy blocking some punches.
Almasy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Almasy lands a shot to the body.
Almasy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Almasy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Almasy gets through Fournier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Almasy working aggressively here.
Fournier blocking some punches.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Almasy fails to land.
Fournier scores with a hook to the body.
Fournier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almasy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Almasy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Almasy.
Almasy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fourniers head.
Fournier pushes Almasy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almasy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Almasy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fournier looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Almasy.
Almasy gets through Fournier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Almasy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fournier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almasy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Almasy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Almasy.#ROC2#
Fournier is rocked!
Almasy blocks an uppercut.
Oh Fournier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Almasy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fournier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Almasy is unloading with more strikes now! Fournier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 9
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from IsMore.
Fournier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fournier is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Fournier drives through and clinches with IsMore against the cage.
A short uppercut from IsMore.
Fournier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fournier pushes IsMore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fournier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fournier misses with a punch on the inside.
Fournier's coach down at Hammer and fickle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fournier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
Fournier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to IsMore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of IsMore backwards.
IsMore lands with a light punch inside.
IsMore lands a nice shot to the body.
Fournier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore works on Fournier's body with a couple of short punches.
IsMore scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
IsMore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from IsMore. #ROC#
Fournier is rocked!
Fournier looks winded!#BC#
IsMore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fournier is still on wobbly legs! Can IsMore finish him?
IsMore lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fournier tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 6
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Fournier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Fournier moves away and avoids it.
Fournier tries to clinch up but Gruzdev circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Fournier avoids the punch easily.
Fournier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzdev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fournier ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Raissa Fournier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fournier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fournier moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
Fournier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzdev misses the target.
Fournier darts in trying to clinch
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fournier's coach down at Hammer and fickle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fournier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fournier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fournier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
Fournier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Fournier needs to keep his hands up - Gruzdev had a free shot at his head there.
Gruzdev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Fournier clinches up with Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage.
Fournier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Gruzdev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fournier works on Gruzdev's body with a couple of short punches.
Fournier stalling in the clinch.
Gruzdev tries to circle away but Fournier has him pinned against the cage.
Fournier misses with some punches.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fournier misses with a body punch.
Fournier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fournier swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fournier working aggressively here.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Fournier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fournier moves into the clinch.
Fournier misses with the head strike.
Gruzdev is trying to force a seperation but Fournier has the dominant position.#T2#
Gruzdev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fournier tries to work over Gruzdev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Gruzdev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fournier misses with a punch on the inside.
Fournier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fournier misses with a body punch.
Gruzdev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fournier has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev blocking some punches.
Fournier swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzdev is looking to break free of the clinch but Fournier has double underhooks.
Fournier struggles to land a body shot inside as Gruzdev controls his hands.
Fournier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fournier tries to throw a body punch but Gruzdev avoids it by throwing Fournier back against the cage.
Gruzdev is trying to push Fournier away but Fournier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gruzdev pushes Fournier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
Fournier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fournier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzdev.#T3#
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Fournier tries to close the distance and clinch but Gruzdev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Gruzdev.
Fournier wants to counter the offense by Gruzdev and move into the clinch position.
Fournier ducks right into an uppercut from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
Gruzdev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fournier under the eye.#CL2#
Fournier closes the distance and pushes Gruzdev back into the cage.
Fournier misses with some punches.
Gruzdev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gruzdev prevents a body shot from Fournier. #BC#
Gruzdev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fournier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Fournier is rocked!
Gruzdev flashes Fournier a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fournier's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fournier crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gruzdev punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Gruzdev!
A determined Alexander Gruzdev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kaliprapon clinches.
Kaliprapon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaliprapon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fournier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fournier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fournier.
Kaliprapon's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaliprapon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaliprapon swings wildly with an uppercut but Fournier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Fournier.
A hook to the body from Kaliprapon.
Kaliprapon scores with a shot to the side of Fournier's head.
Kaliprapon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fournier is breathing heavily.
Kaliprapon lands a nice uppercut.
Kaliprapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaliprapon digs a right hand into Fournier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fournier's gas tank.
Kaliprapon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaliprapon lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kaliprapon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kaliprapon on the inside.
Kaliprapon lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Fournier is rocked!
Kaliprapon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fournier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kaliprapon is unloading with more strikes now! Fournier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagat Kaliprapon!
After the fight, Sagat Kaliprapon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcarthy looks to land a combination but Fournier avoids it well. #CL#
Fournier takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Fournier has the dominant position.
Fournier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards.
Fournier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fournier has double underhooks.
Fournier lands with a light punch inside.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Fournier as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier lands a nice shot to the body.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
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!
Fournier lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Mcarthy wants to break free but Fournier has control.
A short left from Fournier.
A body shot lands from Fournier.
Mcarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fournier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fournier avoiding damage.
Fournier has Mcarthy pressed against the cage, preventing Mcarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fournier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fournier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fournier lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fournier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fournier is leaning against Mcarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fournier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fournier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcarthy takes a shot to the head.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Fournier lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fournier as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier lands a body punch.
Mcarthy looks winded!
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards.
Fournier cracks Mcarthy with a nice body shot.
Fournier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fournier lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Fournier scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Mcarthy is rocked!
Fournier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Fournier finish him?
Fournier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mcarthy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mcarthy drops to his knees and Fournier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raissa Fournier!
Raissa Fournier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamaoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamaoka misses with a head kick.
Yamaoka sets himself, and Fournier steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaoka avoids it this time.
Yamaoka throws a body kick that misses.
Fournier moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamaoka.#CL2#
Fournier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamaoka takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Fournier.
Fournier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamaoka backwards.
A short left from Fournier.
Yamaoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fournier.
Fournier leaning against his opponent.
Yamaoka trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamaoka throws an elbow but misses.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamaoka trying to land knees to the body.
Yamaoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaokas head.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaokas head.
Fournier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaoka backwards.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamaoka trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Fournier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaoka is breathing heavily.
Fournier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fournier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fournier lands a nice shot to the body.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Yamaoka is rocked!
Fournier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yamaoka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yamaoka drops to his knees and Fournier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raissa Fournier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Fournier drives through and clinches with Yagi against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yagi.
Yagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Yagi is trying to stall.
Yagi tries to break free but Fournier pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fournier.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagis head.
Fournier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yagi prevents it.
#TD2#
Fournier jumps into guard, dragging Yagi to the mat.
Fournier wants to get back to his feet but Yagi passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Yagi is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagi passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Fournier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fournier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fournier keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yagi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yagi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fournier's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yagi trying to control but Fournier is having none of it.
Fournier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fournier has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Fournier wants to get back to his feet.
Fournier is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Yagi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yagi misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Yagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Yagi missing with strikes from the back.
Yagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fournier tries to break free.
Yagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fournier is trying to get back to his feet but Yagi has full control of the position and if anything, Fournier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yagi trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Yagi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fournier is defending well though. Yagi let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Yagi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fournier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fournier for a finish.
Fournier is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fournier can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Yagi is persistently looking for the submission but Fournier is defending it well.
Fournier is trying to get back to his feet but Yagi has full control of the position and if anything, Fournier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshinori Yagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Yagi gets tackled into the cage by Fournier. Fournier maintains the clinch.
Yagi tries to pull guard but Fournier won't allow it.
Yagi misses with the head strike.
Fournier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yagi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fournier cracks Yagi with a nice body shot.
Yagi gets underhooks to prevent Fournier's takedown attempt.
Fournier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagi takes a shot to the head.
Yagi takes a shot to the head.
Fournier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yagi.
Yagi tries to pull guard but Fournier won't allow it.
Fournier tries to pull guard but Yagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Fournier drops back down to his feet.
Toshinori Yagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raissa Fournier.
Yagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Yagi gets underhooks to prevent Fournier's takedown attempt.
Fournier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Fournier.
Yagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fournier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fournier as Yagi tries to tie him up.
Fournier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fournier on the inside.
Fournier looking for a takedown.
Fournier lands a body punch. #TD#
Yagi jumps into guard, dragging Fournier to the mat.
#T2#
Fournier sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Fournier stands up and waves to Yagi to follow him. #CL2#
Fournier moves into the clinch.
Fournier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fournier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fournier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yagi backwards.
Yagi tries to stall but Fournier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yagi jumps guard but Fournier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Yagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fournier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fournier goes for a takedown attempt but Yagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Fournier clinches with his opponent.
Yagi is trying to pull guard but Fournier has him pressed against the cage.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fournier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fournier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yagi's efforts to push away.
Fournier tries to score a body lock takedown but Yagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fournier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yagi backwards. #T4##TD#
Yagi successfully pulls guard.
Yagi keeping moving, preventing Fournier from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fournier wants to stand and escape but instead Yagi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fournier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yagi escapes and throws Fournier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fournier trying his best to control but Yagi has mounted him.#SUB#
Yagi looking for a guillotine from mount but Fournier is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raissa Fournier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Fournier rushes Yagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yagi letting Fournier take a breather here.
Yagi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yagi misses with a knee strike.
Yagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fournier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yagi blocking some punches.
A short left from Fournier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fournier looking for a takedown.
Yagi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fournier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raissa Fournier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fournier has Yagi pressed against the cage, preventing Yagi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fournier smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshinori Yagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fournier but Fournier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Yagi gets tackled into the cage by Fournier. Fournier maintains the clinch.
Fournier swings wildly with an uppercut but Yagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fournier leaning against his opponent.
Yagi tries for a takedown but Fournier manages to get underhooks.
Fournier prevents the takedown attempt.
Fournier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yagi backwards.
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yagi backwards.
Fournier lands a body shot.
Fournier scores with a hook to the body.
Fournier lands with a right to the head.
Fournier just leaning against Yagi, taking a breather.
Fournier lands a hook that snaps the head of Yagi backwards. #T2#
Fournier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fournier lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fournier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
Fournier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fournier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagi is pressed up against the cage. Fournier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yagi down to the mat. Yagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fournier moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
Fournier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yagi up against the cage.
A short right from Fournier on the inside.
Fournier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Fournier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yagi's efforts to push away.
Fournier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yagi backwards.
Yagi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fournier to keep the fight standing.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yagi takes a shot to the head.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fournier.
Fournier stalls.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagis head.
Fournier has Yagi pushed against the cage.
Yagi is pressed up against the cage. Fournier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yagi down to the mat. Yagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Fournier darts in and clinches Yagi up against the cage.
Fournier digs a right hand underneath Yagi's ribcage. Yagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yagi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yagi tries to pull guard but Fournier won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Fournier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fournier gets through Yagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fournier lands an uppercut.
Yagi is trying to break the clinch but Fournier is controlling him.
Fournier gets through Yagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yagi takes a shot to the head.
Fournier pushes Yagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Fournier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raissa Fournier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fournier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raissa Fournier!
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