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Event:
HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Foao throws a front kick aimed at Gohata's knee but Gohata avoids it well.
Gohata avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Foao clinches with his opponent.
Gohata wants to get back to striking at distance but Foao won't allow it.
Gohata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foao has him pressed against the cage.
Foao tries to score a body lock takedown but Gohata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gohata is trying to force a seperation but Foao has the dominant position.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but Foao has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Gohata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohata tries to circle away but Foao has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gohata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gohata misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Gohata misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Foao counters with a shoot takedown. Gohata fights it but they end up in guard.
Foao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gohata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Gohata trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Foao drops back looking for a leg! Gohata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gohata manages to kick Foao off! Foao jumps back into Gohata's guard.
Foao is stalling in the full guard.
Foao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gohata's head.#T2#
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Foao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foao wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Foao preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foao working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gohata being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gohata is keeping the position for now.
Foao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gohata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
Foao trying to control but Gohata is working from the bottom.
Foao prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gohata trying to control the position.
Gohata is looking to stand up but Foao isn't so interested in that idea.
Foao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gohata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gohata pulls Foao in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
Foao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Gohata.
Foao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gohata misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Gohata misses.
A head kick by Gohata misses #TD2#
and Foao counters with a shoot takedown. Gohata fights it but they end up in guard.
Foao passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Foao has hold of Gohata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gohata seems comfortable defending it but Foao has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gohata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gohata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Foao couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Foai Foao! |
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Event:
HFC 10: Ilmarinen vs Tintley
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Best displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gohata throws out the jab.
Gohata throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Best's head.
Gohata lands a high kick!
Best avoids the head kick by Gohata.
Best tries to counter with a clinch but Gohata shakes him off and moves away.
Best jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gohata throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gohata.
Gohata throws a leg kick
and Gohata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Yoni Gohata has been cut.
Best takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gohata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Best throws a wild body kick that Gohata sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Best closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Best in particular looking to stall.
Gohata trying to control but Best postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Best gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Best shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gohata pinned against the cage. Gohata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gohata fakes the leg kick and cracks Best in the body.
Gohata throws a jab when Best was well out of range.#CL2#
Best moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Best breaks the clinch.
Best shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gohata as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Gohata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Best moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Best has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Gohata gets caught flat footed, as Best shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gohata is looking to stand up but Best isn't so interested in that idea.
Best sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Best looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Best decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Gohata throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Best rushes Gohata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gohata fails to land.
Best keeps control of Gohata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gohata is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Best.
Gohata tries to break free but Best pushes him back against the cage.
Best controlling the action here for a moment.
Gohata is looking to break free of the clinch but Best has double underhooks. #TD2#
Best jumps guard.
#T4#
Best looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Best looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gohata wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Best stands up from Gohata's guard - Best perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gohata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gohata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Best swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Best gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gohata is trying to maintain a safe position but Best gets an underhook and turns Gohata into the cage.
Best pushes Gohata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aqua Best will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoni Gohata's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Best closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Best.
Best stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gohata is trying to force a seperation but Best has the dominant position.
Gohata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Best is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gohata is defending well for now.
Gohata wants to get back to striking at distance but Best won't allow it.
Best tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gohata avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Best manages to break the clinch.
Gohata scores with a nice strike.
Best tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gohata defends well and Best ends up having to push Gohata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoni Gohata is winning the standup battle so far.
Best changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gohata tries to avoid it but Best manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gohata to the ground. Gohata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Gohata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Best. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Gohata, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gohata.
Gohata lands a head kick. Best smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gohata throws a body kick that misses
and Best counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gohata with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Best takes the fight into the clinch.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but Best has him pressed against the cage.
Gohata tries to break free but Best pushes him back against the cage.
Best has Gohata pressed against the cage, preventing Gohata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Best lands an elbow that stopped Gohata in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Best lands an elbow that stopped Gohata in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gohata throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Best holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gohata tries to break the clinch but Best is controlling the position.
Best stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gohata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gohata wants to break free but Best has control.
Gohata is trying to force a seperation but Best has the dominant position.
Best tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gohata can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Gohata tries to break the clinch but Best is controlling the position.
Best stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gohata is trying to break free.
Gohata is looking to break free of the clinch but Best has double underhooks.
Gohata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Best tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gohata avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Best breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Gohata.
Gohata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL2#
Best moves into range and clinches up with Gohata.
Best taking a breather.#BC2#
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best has a takedown stuffed.
Yoni Gohata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Best.#TD2#
Gohata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Best to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Best wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohata wants to stand up but Best is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqua Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoni Gohata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Gohata.
A jab from Gohata misses. #CL2#
Best has managed to clinch.
Best lands a shoulder strike.
Best's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Best holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gohata takes a shot to the head.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gohata taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best lands a nice shot to the body.
Gohata wants to break free but Best has control.
Gohata stalling in the clinch but Best improves position.
Best wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Best has Gohata pushed against the cage.
Gohata looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Best creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gohata tries to circle away but Best has him pinned against the cage.
Best taking a breather.
Best tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gohata smiles and moves away.
Yoni Gohata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Best pushes Gohata up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Best fails to pull guard.
Yoni Gohata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Best.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Best just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gohata's brow.
Best dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best shoots in and drives through. Gohata sprawls well.
Gohata misses with a hook.#CL2#
Best has Gohata up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Best breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Gohata, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Gohata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Best if he has to take too many more of those.
Gohata scores with a kick to the body.
Gohata wants to land a leg kick but Best is out of range.
Gohata scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gohata.
Gohata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gohata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gohata wants it to stay on the feet.
Gohata feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gohata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Best. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gohata.#TD2#
Best closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Best lands in his opponent's guard.
Gohata has his feet on Best's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aqua Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gohata tried to counter with a leg kick but Best avoided it.
A low kick lands for Gohata.
Gohata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gohata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Best shoots in looking for a takedown. Gohata tries to sprawl out of it but Best keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gohata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gohata throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Best's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoni Gohata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Best 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aqua Best!
A very excited looking Aqua Best made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 6: Francisco vs Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Gohata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hyper's head.
Hyper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Gohata misses its intended target.
Gohata misses with the combination.
Gohata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gohata misses with a hook
enabling Hyper to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gohata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gohata throws a looping overhand right but Hyper ducks down to avoid it.
Hyper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gohata loads up on a big right hand but Hyper slips the punch.#T1#
Gohata connects with a solid leg kick.
Gohata swings widly with a right hand
and Hyper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gohata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gohata.
Hyper avoids the head kick by Gohata.
A jab lands there for Gohata.
Gohata motions for Hyper to come forward. Gohata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gohata throws a leg kick
and Hyper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gohata. Gohata obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2##CL#
Hyper takes the fight into the clinch.
Hyper lands a body shot.
Hyper scores with a shoulder strike.
Hyper scores with a hook to the body.
Gohata looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Hyper.
A short body shot lands from Hyper as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Hyper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hyper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyper digs a right hand underneath Gohata's ribcage. Gohata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gohata backwards.
Hyper lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Hyper'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.
Hyper scores with a shot to the side of Gohata's head.
Hyper has Gohata pressed against the cage.
Come on Hyper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hyper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gohata tries to break the clinch but Hyper is controlling the position.
Gohata tries to break the clinch but Hyper is controlling the position.
Hyper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hyper.
Stalling in the clinch from Hyper.
Hyper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hyper gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gohata takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Hyper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hyper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gohata backwards.
Hyper digs a right hand into Gohata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gohata's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hyper.
Hyper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gohata up against the cage.
Hyper lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hyper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hyper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hyper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwennyth Hyper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hyper takes the fight into the clinch.
Hyper has Gohata pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hyper.
Hyper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hyper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gohata backwards.
Gohata tries to stall but Hyper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gohata working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hyper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hyper for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gwennyth Hyper.
Gohata throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyper. #T1#
Gohata throws a lazy body kick
and Hyper counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gohata! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwennyth Hyper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
LaFonsetta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gohata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFonsetta.
Liam LaFonsetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gohata is having none of it.
Gohata tries a quick counter leg kick but LaFonsetta is wise to it.
Gohata loads up on a big right hand but LaFonsetta slips the punch.
LaFonsetta shoots for a double leg takedown but Gohata sprawls well. He's pushed LaFonsetta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
LaFonsetta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gohata tries to roll over but LaFonsetta keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gohata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohata wants to stand and escape but LaFonsetta is having none of it.
Gohata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gohata looking to control.
#T1#
LaFonsetta scoring with some ground and pound.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet.
LaFonsetta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gohata has wrist control.
Gohata is trying to keep LaFonsetta in close.
Gohata pulls LaFonsetta in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFonsetta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaFonsetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFonsetta works over Gohata with some ground and pound from guard.
Gohata looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFonsetta is one step ahead there.
LaFonsetta stops Gohata from standing up. #T2#
LaFonsetta wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gohata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Gohata misses.
Gohata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gohata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gohata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta misses with a body shot.
Gohata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Gohata misses. #T3#
LaFonsetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaFonsetta closes the distance and clinches up with Gohata, looking for a takedown. LaFonsetta pushes Gohata against the cage but Gohata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gohata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaFonsetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gohata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta is breathing heavily.
Gohata just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
LaFonsetta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gohata to the ground. LaFonsetta is now in Gohata's guard.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet.
Gohata is trying to keep LaFonsetta in close.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gohata pulls LaFonsetta in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
LaFonsetta stops Gohata from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaFonsetta content to stall in guard here. #SU#
LaFonsetta stands up and waves to Gohata to follow him.
Gohata lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohata ducks under a wild hook from LaFonsetta.#TD#
LaFonsetta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoni Gohata will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
LaFonsetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown but Gohata manages to get underhooks.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown. No joy.
LaFonsetta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gohata after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gohata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaFonsetta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gohata after a bit of a struggle.
Gohata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Gohata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but LaFonsetta has him pressed against the cage.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but LaFonsetta has him pressed against the cage.
Gohata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
#T1##BC2#
Gohata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gohata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaFonsetta at a distance.
Yoni Gohata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFonsetta ducks under a wild hook from Gohata.
LaFonsetta shoots for a takedown but Gohata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gohata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gohata missing with a left hand there. LaFonsetta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaFonsetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Gohata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaFonsetta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gohata.
LaFonsetta is looking to counter punch.
Gohata looks to score with a jab to the body but LaFonsetta is just out of range.
LaFonsetta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
LaFonsetta dives in for a single leg takedown but Gohata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
LaFonsetta has Gohata pressed against the cage, preventing Gohata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFonsetta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gohata's efforts to push away.
Gohata wants to break free but LaFonsetta has control.
Gohata tries to stall but LaFonsetta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from breaking the clinch.#BC#
LaFonsetta breaks the clinch.
LaFonsetta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaFonsetta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gohata circles away.
LaFonsetta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gohata swivels and escapes.
Yoni Gohata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gohata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gohata lands a nice shot that snaps LaFonsetta's head back.
#T3#
LaFonsetta walks into a left hand.
LaFonsetta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gohata jabs at LaFonsetta's body.
LaFonsetta shoots in but Gohata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gohata throws a leg kick which misses LaFonsetta's front leg but catches the back leg as LaFonsetta tries to avoid it.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gohata but Gohata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Gohata - just one landing.
Yoni Gohata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFonsetta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaFonsetta there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for LaFonsetta with that takedown attempt. #T4#
LaFonsetta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gohata.
Gohata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LaFonsetta.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gohata - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFonsetta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gohata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LaFonsetta has his takedown stuffed
and Gohata counters with a stiff right hand.
Gohata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gohata lands a high kick!
Gohata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaFonsetta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gohata.
Gohata leaves LaFonsetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoni Gohata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gohata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Gohata.
LaFonsetta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gohata counters with a head kick. That will keep LaFonsetta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LaFonsetta misses with a kick to the body.
Gohata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gohata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gohata misses with a looping right.
Gohata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Gohata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaFonsetta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gohata manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown but Gohata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gohata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gohata defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gohata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gohata, as that shot connected.
Gohata scores with a push kick.
LaFonsetta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gohata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gohata.
Gohata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liam LaFonsetta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gohata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaFonsetta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gohata avoids it really well and circles away.
LaFonsetta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaFonsetta misses with a straight right.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gohata is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gohata! But no joy.
Gohata fails to land with a series of punches.
LaFonsetta is looking to counter punch.
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!#TD#
LaFonsetta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaFonsetta lands in his opponent's guard.
Gohata wants to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling the position. #T3#
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gohata's head.
Gohata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gohata controlling LaFonsetta's posture.
LaFonsetta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gohata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaFonsetta wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gohata wants to stand up but LaFonsetta is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
Gohata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
LaFonsetta closes the distance and pushes Gohata back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFonsetta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gohata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFonsetta. Gohata does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gohata! But no joy.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gohata as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoni Gohata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gohata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoni Gohata! |
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