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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Yamaki!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portgas shoots in for a double leg but Yamaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Portgas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Portgas trying to control the action but Yamaki is working from the bottom.
Yamaki is trying to control but can't.
Portgas is taking a breather. Yamaki 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.
Yamaki is trying to stand back up but Portgas is controlling him
Portgas seems to be looking for submissions.
Portgas is working for a kimura but Yamaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Portgas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Portgas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas is keen to just control but Yamaki is a slippery customer.
Portgas is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamaki is trying to stand.
Portgas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamaki defends it well.
Portgas wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Portgas is breathing heavily.
Yamaki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yamaki punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamaki is trying to stand back up but Portgas is controlling him
Portgas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Yamaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamaki is trying to control but can't.
Portgas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Portgas is looking for a kimura but Yamaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Portgas to get the leverage.
Yamaki is trying to stand back up but Portgas is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portgas wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yamaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Portgas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamaki pushes Portgas off looking to stand but Portgas dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Portgas.
Yamaki throws a right hand that Portgas ducks under and follows up with a left that Portgas also avoids with ease.
Yamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamaki connects with a high kick.
Portgas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yamaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Portgas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Portgas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Portgas is trying to work for a kimura but Yamaki is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki wants to get back to his feet.
Portgas seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamaki tries to roll over but Portgas keeps him under control.
Yamaki pushes Portgas off looking to stand but Portgas dives back in and keeps control.
Portgas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Portgas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Yamaki is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Portgas dominated that 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.
Portgas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamaki swivels and escapes.
Yamaki feints and then cracks Portgas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portgas down.
Yamaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Portgas. Portgas gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaki.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamaki sprawls well. Yamaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Portgas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ace Portgas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaki.
Yamaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portgas.
Portgas gets the takedown into side control.
Portgas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamaki, who protects the arm well.
Portgas trying to control the action but Yamaki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamaki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yamaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Portgas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yamaki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yamaki is being controlled here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Portgas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Portgas somewhat.
Portgas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Portgas wants to control from the top but Yamaki keeps moving.
Portgas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Portgas trying to control but Yamaki is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yamaki lands with a nice combination. Portgas backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki looks to land a combination but Portgas avoids it well.
Yamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamaki slips under a jab.
Portgas avoids the body shot from Yamaki.
Yamaki throws a head kick but Portgas moves out of range.
Portgas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamaki's guard.
Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaki wants to stand but Portgas is controlling the position.
Yamaki trying to control the position.
Yamaki tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portgas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaki.
Yamaki slips a jab from Portgas.
Yamaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Horrible takedown by Portgas or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamaki which made him look bad.
Yamaki lands a head kick. Portgas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portgas has a takedown stuffed.
Yamaki throws a leg kick which misses Portgas's front leg but catches the back leg as Portgas tries to avoid it.
Yamaki is looking to slow Portgas down with leg kicks.
Portgas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portgas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Yamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Yamaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamaki leaves Portgas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamaki cracks the inside of Portgas's front leg.
Portgas dives in and grabs Yamaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamaki pushes down on Portgas's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaki.
Yamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Portgas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamaki.
Yamaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yamaki looks to land a combination but Portgas avoids it well.
Yamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Portgas moves out of range easily.
Yamaki throws a right and a left that Portgas avoids nicely.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Portgas trying to control but Yamaki is working from the bottom.
Yamaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yamaki wants to get back to his feet but Portgas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ace Portgas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Portgas is controlling him.
Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Portgas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamaki is looking to stand up but Portgas isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yamaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portgas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Portgas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Portgas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Portgas showed some decent athleticism there.
Yamaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yamaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Portgas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki wants to get back to his feet.
Portgas seems to be working for a kimura but Yamaki defends the submission attempt.
Portgas is looking to take a break and control but Yamaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Portgas is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Portgas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portgas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamaki swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portgas. That did some damage!
Kenji Yamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaki cracks the inside of Portgas's front leg.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown but Yamaki shows good takedown defense.
Portgas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamaki throws a series of punches but Portgas avoids them all with ease.
Yamaki misses with a wild combination.
Yamaki lands a head kick. Portgas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamaki lands with a nice body punch.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown but Yamaki shows good takedown defense.
Yamaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Yamaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portgas if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaki.
Yamaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portgas. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yamaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Portgas's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaki swings for the body but Portgas moves out of range.
Kenji Yamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamaki.
Portgas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yamaki feints and then cracks Portgas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portgas down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamaki.
Yamaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yamaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yamaki clobbers Portgas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaki.
Yamaki lands a head kick. Portgas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamaki sprawls well. Yamaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Portgas gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaki.
Portgas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yamaki lands with a shot to the body.
Yamaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Yamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamaki 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kenji Yamaki!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kenji Yamaki!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kenji Yamaki!
Kenji Yamaki wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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