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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Yabai (ranked 2888 p4p, 2164 weight class) and Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 160 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Yabai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Yabai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yabai misses with an uppercut. Beach Boy saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beach Boy 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.
Yabai moves out of range of the strikes.
Beach Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yabai sprawls well initially but Beach Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beach Boy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beach Boy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yabai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beach Boy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yabai's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yabai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabai actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach Boy winds up and cracks Yabai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yabai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beach Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beach Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yabai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yabai wants to control but Beach Boy is keeping busy.
Yabai tries to get to full guard but Beach Boy has control of the leg.
Beach Boy controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yabai gets full guard.
Beach Boy working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Yabai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beach Boy is working Yabai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yabai has his foot on Beach Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yabai is looking for a triangle but Beach Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Yabai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy postures up.
Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Yabai keeps moving.
Beach Boy connects with a couple of short punches.
Yabai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach Boy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Yabai has wrist control.
Beach Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
Yabai is trying to control the position but Beach Boy postures up.
Yabai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beach Boy has picked Yabai up and slammed him! Yabai can't keep hold of the triangle and Beach Boy manages to pass to side control!
Yabai is looking for a sweep.
Beach Boy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beach Boy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yabai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yabai struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach Boy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Beach Boy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beach Boy throws a low kick but Yabai avoids it.
Beach Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach Boy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Yabai misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yabai.
Yabai throws a jab when Beach Boy was well out of range.
Yabai sizes up Beach Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yabai throws a looping overhand right but Beach Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Yabai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beach Boy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yabai scores with a shot to the body.
Yabai looks to land a right hand but Beach Boy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson Beach Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabai looking to score a takedown here. Beach Boy is defending well but Yabai drives through and ends up in Beach Boy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yabai throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beach Boy trying to control the position.
Yabai trying to control but Beach Boy is working from the bottom.
Yabai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beach Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach Boy, not yet.
Yabai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yabai looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Beach Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yabai is one step ahead there.
Yabai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach Boy, not yet.
Beach Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yabai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beach Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Yabai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yabai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yabai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yabai distracts Beach Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yabai is working Beach Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beach Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yabai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beach Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabai actively working from the bottom here.
Beach Boy trying to control the action but Yabai is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy is looking to take a break and control but Yabai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beach Boy connects with a nice short shot to Yabai's temple.
Yabai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yabai gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beach Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yabai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beach Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yabai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach Boy 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Yabai dominated that second round.
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.
Yabai misses with a straight right.
Beach Boy ducks under a wild hook from Yabai.
A low kick from Beach Boy is predictable there
and Yabai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach Boy drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yabai is on top in guard.
Beach Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yabai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yabai is trying to get back to full guard.
Beach Boy is taking a breather. Yabai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabai is trying to get back to full guard.
Yabai is looking to get back to full guard here but Beach Boy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yabai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yabai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beach Boy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yabai is not content to let Beach Boy control the position.
Yabai taking some punishment here, with Beach Boy in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabai gets back to full guard.
Beach Boy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yabai has his foot on Beach Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yabai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beach Boy is one step ahead there.
Yabai keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yabai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beach Boy works over Yabai with some ground and pound from guard.
Beach Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yabai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beach Boy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yabai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beach Boy stands up over Yabai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beach Boy working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yabai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beach Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Beach Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beach Boy 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Beach Boy!
Anderson Beach Boy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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