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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 525 p4p, 171 weight class) and Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 58 p4p, 21 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Asteroid avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki 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.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asteroid!
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asteroid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki drags him back down.
Yamasaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asteroid's legs.
Asteroid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yamasaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Asteroid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asteroid pushes Yamasaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yamasaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asteroid, who protects the arm well.
Asteroid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Asteroid has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Asteroid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yamasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Asteroid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asteroid uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki has his foot on Asteroid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asteroid works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Asteroid defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid wants to stand but Yamasaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Asteroid gets to his feet - Yamasaki follows without any prompting.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamasaki.
Asteroid has his feet on Yamasaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asteroid throws a lazy head kick
and Yamasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asteroid's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamasaki is controlling him.
Yamasaki advances position into side control!
Asteroid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamasaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Asteroid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid stands and steps away. Yamasaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asteroid has Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asteroid walks away with a smile on his face. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamasaki jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid is working Yamasaki over against the cage.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Asteroid tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Yamasaki's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Yamasaki around his waist. Yamasaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamasaki won't want to take too many of those.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks with his arms.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Yamasaki avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamasaki is breathing heavily.
Yamasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asteroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
Asteroid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamasaki blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
Yamasaki fails with the takedown
and Asteroid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamasaki thinking.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamasaki circles away.
Yamasaki feints the counter takedown.
Asteroid connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Asteroid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asteroid wants to slow Yamasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamasaki lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.
Yamasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamasaki off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asteroid loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Yamasaki tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Yamasaki tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki fails to pull guard.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki gets control of Asteroid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Asteroid gets to his feet - Yamasaki follows without any prompting.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Yamasaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamasaki won't want to take too many of those.
Yamasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asteroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asteroid lands a knee 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!
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Yamasaki manages to pull guard.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Yamasaki won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki is working an open guard so Asteroid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asteroid clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Yamasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asteroid walks away with a smile on his face. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asteroid connects with a body shot.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?
Asteroid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asteroid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamasaki tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamasaki drops back down to his feet.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Yamasaki's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asteroid 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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