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Event: *TR11: BOAGRIUS VS. GARCON     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Franca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Franca has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Yoshida in his guard.#REVB#
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.#SUB#
Franca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Franca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida 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.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yoshida trying to control but Franca is working from the bottom.
Yoshida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franca working for submissions but it's allowed Yoshida to get to half guard.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Yoshida 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.
Franca is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom. #T3#
Franca wants to get back to full guard.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Franca manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Franca keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Franca keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyoto Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Franca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yoshida is trying to defend but Franca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Franca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franca prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franca is working for an americana but Yoshida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Franca was thinking about the submission.
Franca slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Franca seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franca is working away from the top position though.
Franca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
Franca preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Franca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoshida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franca, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Franca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Yoshida controls the position.
Franca is trying to improve his position.
Yoshida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Franca is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Franca being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Franca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franca tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida wants to control but Franca is keeping him busy.
Franca is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working.
Yoshida takes a little break here. Franca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Franca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Franca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luiz Franca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yoshida lands the left hand.#TD#
Franca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franca throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franca working the ground and pound but Yoshida is defending the strikes.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yoshida is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Franca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Franca throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Yoshida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshida 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.
Franca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franca postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it.
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida is still trying to improve position.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Franca stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franca advances position into side control!#SUB#
Franca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Franca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Yoshida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Franca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Franca is working for an americana but Yoshida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Franca was thinking about the submission.
Yoshida 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.
Franca throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franca is one step ahead there.
Franca tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Franca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franca throws a strike but Yoshida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Franca's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franca's head.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida works over Franca with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Franca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!

Luiz Franca 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.

 

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Magaluff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida needs to keep his hands up - Magaluff had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Yoshida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magaluff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yoshida stops Magaluff from standing up.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
Magaluff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida stalling.
Magaluff tries to kick Yoshida off but Yoshida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Magaluff is controlling Yoshida's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magaluff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaluff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magaluff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Magaluff controlling him for the moment.
Magaluff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Magaluff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaluff is one step ahead there.
Magaluff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.
Magaluff looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Magaluff's brow.
Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magaluff holds on and takes a little breather.
Magaluff being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Magaluff is retaining full guard. #T3#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Yoshida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magaluff 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.
Magaluff trying to control the position.
Magaluff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoshida is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magaluff holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magaluff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshida controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Magaluff gets tackled into the ropes by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff wants to improve his position but instead Yoshida has moved into half guard.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but Magaluff defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaluff tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Magaluff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magaluff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magaluff tries to counter with a takedown but Yoshida is quick to defend against it.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Magaluff dives in and scores a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Magaluff distracts Yoshida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magaluff lands a couple of digs.
Magaluff throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Magaluff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yoshida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Magaluff controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Magaluff pushing down on Yoshida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magaluff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magaluff stands up over Yoshida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing.
Magaluff cracks Yoshida with a solid left hand.
Magaluff is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoshida has wrist control.
Magaluff postures up.
Magaluff preventing the sweep.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Magaluff postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it. #T2#
Yoshida looking to control.
Magaluff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaluff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida pulls Magaluff in to control the position.
Magaluff throws a big right hand that misses.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing.
Magaluff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshida is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magaluff pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Magaluff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshida trying to control but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
Magaluff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaluff is controlling Yoshida's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Magaluff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaluff's guard. #REVB#
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving. #T4#
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Magaluff.
Magaluff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magaluff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida pulls Magaluff in close to his closed guard and prevents Magaluff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magaluff preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaluff's guard. #REVB#
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida trying to control but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabala Magaluff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Yoshida. #TD#
Yoshida tries to sprawl but Magaluff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff stalling away here and it's allowed Yoshida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Magaluff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Yoshida not doing much here.
Yoshida is continuing to stall.
Magaluff is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magaluff has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Magaluff.
Magaluff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshida controls the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magaluff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
Lyoto Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magaluff is looking to stand up but Yoshida isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Magaluff is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yoshida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Magaluff is positioning himself well to prevent Yoshida advancing to mount.
Magaluff wants to control the action here but instead Yoshida manages to pass to full mount!
Yoshida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoshida prevents Magaluff from getting the reversal.
Yoshida controlling the pace for now.
Yoshida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Magaluff looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Magaluff is trying to reverse the position but instead Yoshida has taken his back - oops!
Yoshida is punishing Magaluff with strikes - can he finish him?!
Magaluff is trying to stand back up.
Magaluff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Yoshida tries to keep control of the position but Magaluff is staying busy.
Magaluff trying to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida is riding his opponent, not letting Magaluff buck him off.
Magaluff trying to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshida 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoshida has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Beast blocks a jab.
Yoshida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beast lands with a cross.
Yoshida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast pinned against the ropes. Beast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Beast digs a good body shot into Yoshida's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Yoshida tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
Beast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Beast counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yoshida!
Yoshida wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Beast looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beast working the ground and pound.
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.
Beast in side control, throwing shots but Yoshida defends.
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Beast works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Yoshida is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Beast.#SUB#
Beast swings around for an armbar but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beast's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshida chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Yoshida 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.
Yoshida trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Beast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Yoshida working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beast has passed into half guard!
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yoshida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yoshida misses with a left hand #TD#
and Beast counters with a single leg into guard. Yoshida didn't expect that.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beast postures up.
Beast postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida wants to control the position but Beast says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beast passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida parries the strikes from Beast easily there. Beast is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yoshida to escape.
Beast scores with punches from side control.
Beast looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yoshida is avoiding damage well.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beast's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dave Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Beast lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yoshida quite badly. Yoshida pulls Beast in close trying to recover. Beast postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yoshida on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yoshida doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
A victorious Dave Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Menezes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yoshida on his heels. He'll look to pass Yoshida's guard now, I'm sure.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Yoshida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshida working a defensive guard but Menezes manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Menezes tries to score with some ground and pound. Yoshida controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yoshida is not content to let Menezes control the position. #SUB2#
Menezes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Yoshida being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well.
Menezes wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
Menezes tries to advance to mount but Yoshida instead regains half guard.
Well, if Menezes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Yoshida trying to get back to full guard but Menezes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yoshida is looking to improve his position but Menezes isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoshida is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida regains half guard.
Menezes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yoshida!
Yoshida gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Yoshida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Yoshida pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Yoshida trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida pushing down on Menezes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menezes is controlling Yoshida's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Menezes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshida taking a breather. #TD2#
Menezes drags the fight down to the ground.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Menezes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yoshida is now in half guard.
Yoshida controlling the action here.
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.
Menezes is concentrating on defense, preventing Yoshida from advancing position. #T4#
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Menezes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshida is just content to waste time from the top position. Menezes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Menezes clinches up with Yoshida and pushes him back against the ropes.
Menezes's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Menezes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida is really struggling to control Menezes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Menezes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menezes looking to control.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Menezes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Menezes is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Menezes is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Yoshida just content to control the position. #T3#
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida throws an elbow but Menezes slips to the side and avoids it well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Menezes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Yoshida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Menezes.
Yoshida jabs Menezes right on the nose. Menezes blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Menezes scores with a three punch combo!
Menezes avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menezes.
Menezes swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Menezes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes lunges at Yoshida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshida's hand.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menezes sprawls well. Menezes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yoshida gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menezes scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menezes 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller has Yoshida pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yoshida blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller lands a left hand.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Yoshida takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Yoshida shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Randy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida 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.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Yoshida won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Yoshida's head and hops out.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Miller misses. #TD2#
Yoshida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoshida lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yoshida has passed into side control. #T4#
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yoshida taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yoshida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a jab.#ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!#CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Miller lands a big elbow that drops Yoshida! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Yoshida is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Miller!
A very excited looking Randy Miller 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.

 

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Halstenberg gets caught flat footed, as Yoshida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Yoshida pushing down on Halstenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halstenberg is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Halstenberg defends it.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida misses with a takedown
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halstenberg as he avoids it easily.
Halstenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida wants to clinch.#T3#
Halstenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshida won't allow Halstenberg to get back to his feet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yoshida manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Yoshida 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.
Halstenberg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yoshida manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Sebastian Halstenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Halstenberg misses.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Halstenberg is having none of it.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Halstenberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yoshida wakes up just in time to hear Halstenberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1##CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcala to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yoshida gets control of Alcala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Alcala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alcala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida tries to clinch
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Alcala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Alcala gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Alcala manages to retain guard.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida advances to half guard.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Alcala looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Alcala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcala continues to drive forward.
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcala sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Yoshida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yoshida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Yoshida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yoshida stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yoshida scores with a takedown into Alcala's guard.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alcala is keeping the position.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alcala for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Alcala pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alcala is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Alcala stands up and waves to Yoshida to follow him.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala feints a jab promting Yoshida to slip. Alcala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Alcala drops Yoshida with a beautiful combination! Yoshida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alcala is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida drops his hands for a split second and Alcala immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Yoshida face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Alcala follows up with a right hand that knocks Yoshida into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1##CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Horowich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Horowich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Horowich blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horowich backwards.
Horowich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Horowich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horowich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horowich. #T1#
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horowichs head.
Horowich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Horowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida gets through Horowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida works on Horowich's body with a couple of short punches.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida is leaning against Horowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Horowich.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Horowich.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right hand. #TD2#
Horowich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Horowich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Horowich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3##SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to stall.
Yoshida misses with some punches. #T4#
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Horowich takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Horowich jumps guard. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet.
Horowich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Horowich's cut even more.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Horowich is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yoshida moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 25     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.#CL2#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida cracks Asmundsen with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Asmundsen 's eye. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida. #T2#
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is looking to control Yoshida's arms but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen dodges an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #T3#
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Yoshida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida'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.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Yoshida gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Yoshida. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Asmundsen as the two fighters clinch.
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocking some punches. #T3#
Yoshida just leaning against Asmundsen, taking a breather.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida. #CUT2#
Jeez, Trond Asmundsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!
Lyoto Yoshida is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 22     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoshida swivels and escapes.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
We've been informed that Murphy 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.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Yoshida, against the cage.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yoshida as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida is working Murphy over against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yoshida blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head. #CUT#
The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye. #CUT#
Shane Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 17     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1##TD2#
sideU scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Yoshida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by sideU. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoshida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yoshida prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
sideU being controlled against the cage.
sideU changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IcN sideU.
sideU keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Yoshida clinches.
sideU can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida is leaning against sideU and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as sideU controls the action.
Yoshida misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from sideU.
sideU goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshida prevents it.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that sideU has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
sideU prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from sideU.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is pressed up against the cage. sideU has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoshida down to the mat. Yoshida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida doesn't manage to clinch there - sideU circles away.
sideU takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
sideU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
sideU drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
sideU looks winded!#T3#
Yoshida tries to land knees in the clinch but sideU avoids the damage to the body.
sideU drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshida pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries for a takedown but Yoshida manages to get underhooks.
sideU drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida is pushing sideU up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida gets through sideU's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
sideU is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
sideU has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
sideU tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
sideU is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
sideU takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
sideU has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Yoshida manages to stand up with sideU still on his back. Eventually sideU drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida throws a head kick but sideU moves out of range.
sideU drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yoshida defends it well.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and sideU avoids it.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida has sideU pressed against the cage, preventing sideU from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
sideU is trying to drag Yoshida to the mat but Yoshida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards. #ROC#
sideU is rocked!
sideU is breathing heavily.
Yoshida dips a shoulder and cracks sideU with a mighty uppercut! sideU falls back against the cage and Yoshida unloads with a barrage of strikes! sideU is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yoshida screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 11     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Khavari throws a right hand that misses
and Khavari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khavari throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Yoshida forces Khavari back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Khavari breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Khavari breaks from the clinch.
Khavari thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Khavari has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Khavari controls his hands.
Khavari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khavari.
Khavari blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Khavari cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khavari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khavari takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Khavari. #T1#
Khavari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
Khavari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khavari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khavari has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Khavari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khavari lands an uppercut.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Khavari controls the action.
Khavari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khavari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Khavari.
Khavari swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khavari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Khavari lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida avoiding damage. #BC#
Khavari breaks the clinch.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khavari.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.#T2##CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Khavari controls his hands.
Khavari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
A short left from Khavari.
Khavari blocks an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khavari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khavari lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Khavari breaks the clinch.
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida looks winded!
Khavari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Khavari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khavari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khavari lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Khavari throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida thinks about the counter body kick.
Khavari misses with a hook.
Yoshida slips a jab from Khavari.#T3##CL2#
Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Khavari in a clinch.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Khavari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Yoshida tries to stall but Khavari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Khavari avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khavaris head.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khavari's elbow.
Khavari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khavari is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khavari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khavari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Khavari. #BC#
Khavari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khavari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Khavari misses the target.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khavari.
Yoshida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Khavari is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yoshida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khavari, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Khavari moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Yoshida! Khavari continues to tee off on Yoshida, landing with a left and a right! Khavari connects with a right hand that leaves Yoshida sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Khavari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hesam Khavari!
Hesam Khavari is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hesam Khavari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Mac Airt vs Norris     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
A left and a right from Lemon both land. Nice combination.
Lemon is breathing heavily.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Lemon.
Lemon misses the jab.
As Lemon backs off Yoshida throws a huge counter combo but Lemon manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Yoshida rushes Lemon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Lemon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemon backwards.
Yoshida is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon avoiding damage as Yoshida throws knees to the body.
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!
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yoshida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lemon's brow.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemon avoids it.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemon's defenses.
Yoshida gets through Lemon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemon taking a breather.
Yoshida crunches a lovely knee into Lemon's ribcage.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Nice elbow from Yoshida.
A short left from Yoshida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida presses Lemon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Lemon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Lemon has been cut.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Oh Lemon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoshida throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yoshida throws an elbow but misses.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside that Lemon shrugs off.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Lemon takes an elbow to the temple.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida pushes Lemon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lemon to his knees! Yoshida keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: Brown vs Snow     
Date:   Aug 06, 2018
#R1#
Haynes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Haynes.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Yoshida clinches up with Haynes and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Haynes controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Haynes can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Haynes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Haynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haynes missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Haynes fails to land.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoshida avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes takes a shot to the head.
Haynes working hard to break the clinch.
Yoshida presses Haynes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Haynes swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short right from Yoshida.
Haynes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Obadele Haynes has been cut.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Haynes blocks the elbow strike.
Yoshida dodges an elbow strike from Haynes.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida stalls.
Haynes takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haynes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
A short right from Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Haynes 's eye.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Haynes backwards. #T2#
Yoshida lands an elbow inside.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida just leaning against Haynes, taking a breather.
Yoshida is pushing Haynes up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida missing with knees to the body.
Haynes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Haynes blocks it.
Haynes misses with a knee to the head.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Obadele Haynes's cut is getting worse.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida. #T3#
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haynes or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Haynes is rocked!#CUT2#
Obadele Haynes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Haynes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Haynes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, Obadele Haynes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haynes takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Obadele Haynes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!
Obadele Haynes spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

 

Event: Logan vs Chatham     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Foley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foley prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foley managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foley.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #T1#
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yoshida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
Foley avoids the head kick by Yoshida. #CL#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to throw knees to the head but Foley is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Foley takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the head but Foley blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley is trying to stall.
Yoshida gets through Foley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida'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.
Yoshida stalling the fight. #T4#
Foley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida misses with the combination.
And Foley tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
Yoshida wants to clinch but Foley slips to the side#TD2#
and Foley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Yoshida manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Foley taking a breather. #TD2#
Foley manages to pull guard. #T1#
Foley controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #SU#
Yoshida stands up from Foley's guard - Yoshida perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Yoshida moves into range and clinches up with Foley.
Yoshida is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Foley has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foley up against the cage.
Yoshida is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida works on Foley's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foley or not.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
Yoshida stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida crunches a lovely knee into Foley's ribcage.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
Foley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida'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.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida tries a knee to the head but Foley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
Yoshida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foley is defending well for now.
Yoshida pushes Foley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshida.
Foley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like James Foley has been cut.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Yoshida rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida. #ROC#
Foley is rocked!
Yoshida taking a breather.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Foley in his tracks for a moment.
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Foley with a big uppercut! Foley tries to clinch up but Yoshida pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Foley to the mat! Foley covers up and Yoshida unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyoto Yoshida!

 

Event: Challengers #1     
Date:   May 20, 2018
#R1#
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshida is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshida slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoshida is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minhyuk Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yoshida!#T1#
Brown trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brown is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yoshida is trying to escape and Brown transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yoshida is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brown! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minhyuk Brown!
Our winner, Minhyuk Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.8     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Yoshida shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daley lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Daley gets tackled into the cage by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Daley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yoshida.
Daley tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Daley trying to stall but Yoshida improves his position.
Daley struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida. #T1#
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daley jumps guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Daley fails to land.
Daley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Daley. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Daley scores with a punch to the head.
Daley jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Daley is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Yoshida stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Daley avoids the elbow strike from Yoshida, against the cage.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.#T3#
Daley misses with a punch on the inside.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.
Yoshida stalling.
Daley digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank.
Daley misses with a punch on the inside.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Daley avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Daley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daley misses with a body punch.
Daley working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daley backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam Daley has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Daley throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida'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.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into range and clinches up with Daley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Daley's cut.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Daley looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Daley lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daley sprawls well. Daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yoshida gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.
Daley throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Daley looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Daley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Daley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.
Daley lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a counter combo.
Daley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Daley tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Yoshida.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Daley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Daley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Daley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Daley's head.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the head but Daley blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida has Daley pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida is pushing Daley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
A jab from Daley finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Liam Daley is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Liam Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daley defends it nicely.
Daley misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Daley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Daley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Daley misses.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daley as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Daley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daley throws a body shot but no joy.
Daley swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daley lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Daley lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Daley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daley lands a right hook to the body. #T1##CL2#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Daley has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Daley stalling in the clinch but Yoshida improves position.
Yoshida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Daley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daley has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daley misses with some punches.
Yoshida is working Daley over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daley.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daleys head.
Daley managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshida.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daley takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Daley is rocked!#T4#
Daley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daley.
Daley throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Daley prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Daley backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshida 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Yoshida!

 

 
 
 
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