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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suk Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masahura Yakisoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suk Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakisoba fails with the takedown.
Yakisoba tries to clinch but Mehoff is having none of it.
Yakisoba shoots in but Mehoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yakisoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakisoba misses with a double jab
and Mehoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakisoba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mehoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakisoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mehoff.
Yakisoba fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mehoff there.
Mehoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mehoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yakisoba, who protects the arm well.
Yakisoba stops Mehoff from passing to mount.
Mehoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yakisoba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba sneaks back into half guard.
Yakisoba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yakisoba is breathing heavily.
Mehoff is looking to advance position but Yakisoba won't allow it.
Yakisoba gets full guard.
Yakisoba has his foot on Mehoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mehoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakisoba has his foot on Mehoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mehoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Mehoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakisoba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mehoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yakisoba keeping moving, preventing Mehoff from controlling successfully.
Yakisoba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mehoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mehoff is one step ahead there.
Yakisoba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mehoff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yakisoba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mehoff's back instead.
Yakisoba wants to control but Mehoff is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakisoba tightening his grip on Mehoff, looking for the choke.
Yakisoba keeps control of the position as Mehoff tries to break free.
Yakisoba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yakisoba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mehoff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mehoff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mehoff is bucking up trying to escape but Yakisoba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mehoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakisoba unloads with some shots from mount but Mehoff bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba scoring with strikes but Mehoff is staying in there.
Mehoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yakisoba lands a big shot there that rocks Mehoff but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mehoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakisoba is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mehoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yakisoba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yakisoba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mehoff is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Yakisoba is going to stand back up.
Yakisoba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yakisoba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mehoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yakisoba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mehoff defends it well.
Yakisoba working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehoff's head.
Mehoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mehoff looking for submissions off his back.
Mehoff is trying to control but can't.
Yakisoba is pressing down on Mehoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mehoff is holding on for now.
Mehoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mehoff.
Yakisoba with a nice head shot there.
Yakisoba looking to pass the guard.
Yakisoba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yakisoba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yakisoba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yakisoba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mehoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yakisoba manages to get himself to full guard.
Yakisoba keeping full guard, as Mehoff tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suk Mehoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yakisoba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yakisoba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mehoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mehoff tries to bench press Yakisoba off him but Yakisoba keeps the position.
Yakisoba controlling from side mount.
Mehoff is looking to regain half guard here but Yakisoba keeps moving and retains side control.
Mehoff manages to get back to half guard.
Mehoff tries to get to full guard but Yakisoba has control of the leg.
Yakisoba is controlling the pace.
Yakisoba is keen to just control but Mehoff is a slippery customer.
Yakisoba trying to mount his opponent but Mehoff defends it.
Mehoff is refusing to be controlled, as Yakisoba sits in half guard.
Mehoff is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yakisoba in particular looking to stall.
Yakisoba is looking to advance position but Mehoff won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yakisoba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mehoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakisoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mehoff if he has to take too many more of those.
Yakisoba shoots in and drives through. Mehoff sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mehoff.
Yakisoba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba tries for a takedown but Mehoff circles away easily
and Mehoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Yakisoba. No joy for Mehoff on that attempt.
Yakisoba shoots and misses
and Mehoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yakisoba won't be happy with that.
Yakisoba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yakisoba seems to be looking for submissions.
Mehoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yakisoba works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakisoba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mehoff gets back to half guard.
Yakisoba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakisoba wants to pass to mount but Mehoff is defending the position.
Mehoff is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Yakisoba pulls his head out easily.
Yakisoba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mehoff defends it well.
Yakisoba trying to control the action but Mehoff is working from the bottom.
Mehoff wants to control but Yakisoba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yakisoba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yakisoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba is tying to control. Mehoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mehoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yakisoba is working away from the top position though.
Yakisoba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mehoff moves into full guard.
Mehoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yakisoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mehoff had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yakisoba is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mehoff Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yakisoba's back instead.
Mehoff is looking for a choke. Yakisoba gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yakisoba manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Yakisoba is looking to stand up but Mehoff won't let him.
Mehoff working for a triangle but Yakisoba defends it easily.
Yakisoba stands and throws Mehoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mehoff's face as Yakisoba controls the position.
Yakisoba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yakisoba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yakisoba looking to control but instead Mehoff has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mehoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakisoba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakisoba's back!
Well, with Mehoff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yakisoba is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mehoff doesn't have the hooks in and Yakisoba manages to turn into his guard.
Yakisoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehoff is looking for a triangle but Yakisoba pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suk Mehoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown but Mehoff shows good takedown defense.
Mehoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakisoba. Yakisoba gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakisoba throws a right hand that Mehoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Mehoff also avoids with ease.
Mehoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yakisoba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakisoba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yakisoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mehoff is one step ahead there.
Yakisoba is trying to control the position but Mehoff postures up.
Mehoff won't allow Yakisoba to sweep him here.
Yakisoba is working hard here to advance position.
Yakisoba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mehoff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yakisoba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba wants to get back to full guard.
Yakisoba is trying to maintain the position but Mehoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakisoba tries to get to full guard but Mehoff has control of the leg.
Yakisoba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yakisoba tries to get to full guard but Mehoff has control of the leg.
Yakisoba looking for submissions off his back.
Mehoff seems to be working for a kimura but Yakisoba defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Yakisoba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mehoff throws a head kick that misses.
That's two 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.
Mehoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Mehoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yakisoba tries to control but Mehoff manages to take his back.
Mehoff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yakisoba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mehoff tightening his grip on Yakisoba, looking for the choke.
Yakisoba breaks Mehoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mehoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakisoba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yakisoba stands up over Mehoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mehoff has his foot on Yakisoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakisoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakisoba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mehoff 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.
Yakisoba gets back to full guard.
Mehoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mehoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mehoff wants to pass the guard but Yakisoba is keeping the position.
Mehoff is sitting in close to Yakisoba's body. Yakisoba has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mehoff is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mehoff is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Yakisoba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masahura Yakisoba!
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