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Event:
IFC XV
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
OConnor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from OConnor.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OConnor misses with a few strikes there.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but OConnor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for OConnor.
OConnor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a single leg into guard. OConnor didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Yamamoto seems to have locked his on tight now - OConnor screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Yamamoto, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Akio Yamamoto!
A victorious Akio Yamamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Bace.
Bace drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Yamamoto's head, knocking him out cold! Bace is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heath Bace!
In his post fight interview, Heath Bace gave a big smile as he said 'It's your responsibility to do more for refugees and to make them feel welcome no KKK no facist USA no KKK no facist USA'.
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Event:
IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard but Panda has mounted him!
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Panda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yamamoto to regain full guard.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Panda stands up over Yamamoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Panda 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.#T3#
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.
Yamamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Panda lying in Yamamoto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yamamoto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Panda taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Akio Yamamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevens throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
#TD2#
Yamamoto has clasped his hands together around Stevens 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
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 trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yamamoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens , who protects the arm well.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stevens looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yamamoto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stevens is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yamamoto lets go of the hold and Stevens can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akio Yamamoto!
Akio Yamamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 2
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It looked like Yamamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kobra has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kobra after a bit of a struggle.
Kobra pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Kobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Kobra forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Kobra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobra prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobra. #T2##BC2#
Kobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobra lands the left hand.
Kobra throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobra lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kobra is quick to defend against it.
Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto throws a big counter combination but Kobra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kobra looks winded!#T3#
Kobra stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto is looking to counter the offense by Kobra and move into the clinch.
Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kobra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Kobra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobra.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes.
Kobra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kobra is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Kobra.
#T1#
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gin Kobra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobra misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Kobra clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Kobra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobra is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Yamamoto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kobra regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Kobra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yamamoto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Kobra struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
A short right from Kobra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobra sprawls well. Kobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##TD#
Yamamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Kobra throws Yamamoto to one side and escapes!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobra.
Yamamoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kobra misses with a double jab.
Kobra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamoto eats them both and turns towards Kobra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra.
Kobra throws a body kick that misses.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobra just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Kobra.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes.
Kobra lands a jab to the head.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobra misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range.
Kobra works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Kobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Yamamoto counters by clinching up.
Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Kobra tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Kobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Kobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto. #TD#
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobra is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
#T2#
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Kobra is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Kobra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gin Kobra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yamamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kobra dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Yamamoto has his foot on Kobra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobra works his way back into a safe position though.
Kobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Kobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Kobra pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Kobra tries to pass.
Kobra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra!
Gin Kobra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomez works to advance to full mount. Yamamoto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position but Gomez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Gomez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomez.
Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Gomez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamamoto to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily#CL2#
and Yamamoto counters by clinching up. #BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Gomez shakes him off and moves away.
Gomez is breathing heavily.#TD#
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Gomez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.#TD#
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamamoto to the mat! Yamamoto manages to get full guard.
Gomez throws a strike but Yamamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gomez is trying to stand.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though.
Gomez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Yamamoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gomez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yamamoto, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Gomez has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomez's guard.#REVB#
Yamamoto forces his way into half guard.
Gomez connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alejandro Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gomez trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Gomez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Gomez pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Gomez forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Gomez pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yamamoto has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamamoto's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yamamoto has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gomez slips nicely into half guard.
Gomez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gomez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.
Gomez slips a nice elbow through Yamamoto's hands, connecting with Yamamoto's forehead.#SUB#
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Gomez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Gomez decides to stand and escape the position.
Gomez feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Gomez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.#T4##TD#
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez advances to half guard.
Gomez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamamoto!
Gomez controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gomez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Gomez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hull tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Hull tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range. #TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hull's guard.
Hull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! Hull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hull manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into Hull's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto won't allow Hull to get back to his feet.
Hull controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto passes Hull's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamamoto. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamamoto.
Hull tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Hull is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Hull is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hull defend it? Yamamoto steps over the head and cranks it - Hull is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akio Yamamoto!
Akio Yamamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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