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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zari Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Weasley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasuda's entrance music is Volbeat- A Warrior's Call. A fine choice. Weasley has chosen TIME TO GO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zari Yasuda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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160 cm
26
147 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zari Yasuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Weasley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Yasuda scores with a jab.
Yasuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weasley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weasley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weasley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weasley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weasley fails with a takedown attempt.
Yasuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yasuda misses the jab.
Yasuda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yasuda misses the shot to the body.
Weasley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasuda.
Nice straight punches there by Yasuda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yasuda tries a low kick but Weasley avoids it.
Yasuda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda thows a body shot but no joy.
Zari Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasuda jabs at Weasley's body.
Weasley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yasuda throws a lazy right hand but Weasley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yasuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yasuda lands with a nice body punch.
Weasley ducks under a wild hook from Yasuda.
Weasley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yasuda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yasuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weasley looking for a takedown.
Zari Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Weasley.
Yasuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Weasley blocks an uppercut.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
Weasley looks gassed!
Weasley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yasuda prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
Still in the clinch, Yasuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yasuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
A short left from Yasuda.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
Yasuda has a couple of punches blocked by Weasley.
Yasuda lands with a right to the head.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weasley blocks an uppercut.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Weasley has Yasuda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yasuda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yasuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yasuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yasuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weasley blocking some punches.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Yasuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Yasuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Yasuda.
Yasuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yasuda lands a shot to the body.
Yasuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasuda.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
Yasuda is leaning against Weasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
Yasuda gets through Weasley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weasley blocks an uppercut.
Yasuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yasuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Yasuda as the two fighters clinch.
Yasuda lands a body punch.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weasley blocking some punches.
Yasuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yasuda misses with some punches.
Yasuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Yasuda.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Weasley.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Weasley can't get the takedown.
Yasuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda scores with a hook to the body.
Yasuda has a couple of punches blocked by Weasley.
Yasuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yasuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weasley.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda works on Weasley's body with a couple of short punches.
Yasuda works on Weasley's body with a couple of short punches.
Yasuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yasuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yasuda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yasuda lands a shot to the body.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Weasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Yasuda.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weasley.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yasuda has a couple of punches blocked by Weasley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
Yasuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Weasley takes a shot to the head.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda is leaning against Weasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yasuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weasley or not.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Weasley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Good body shot from Yasuda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda 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.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yasuda rushes Weasley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Yasuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda lands a left hand.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yasuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yasuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Yasuda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
Yasuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yasuda lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Yasuda.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yasuda.
Weasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasuda stops a takedown attempt from Weasley.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yasuda lands a left hand.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Yasuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Yasuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yasuda lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with some punches.
Zari Yasuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Yasuda as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasuda.
Weasley blocks an uppercut.
Weasley blocking some punches.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weasley's elbow.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Weasley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yasuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda stops a takedown attempt from Weasley.
Zari Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Weasley.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Weasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yasuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yasuda is leaning against Weasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yasuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Weasley.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yasuda lands with a light punch inside.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weasley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yasuda.
Yasuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weasley is working for takedown but Yasuda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weasley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Yasuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Weasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weasleys head.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weasley.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weasley takes a shot to the head.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
Yasuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yasuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weasley.
Weasley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yasuda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yasuda keeps Weasley at a distance using the push kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yasuda closes the distance and pushes Weasley back into the cage.
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yasuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yasuda.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Yasuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weasley blocks an uppercut.
Yasuda is working Weasley over against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
Yasuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yasuda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasuda is leaning against Weasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yasuda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Weasley.
A right handed body shot lands from Yasuda.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Weasley's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
Yasuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Weasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yasuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands with a right to the head.
Yasuda pushes Weasley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley wants a takedown but no success here.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Weasley's ribcage. Weasley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weasley can do to turn this around?
Yasuda lands a left hand.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda lands with a right to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weasley's elbow.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Weasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yasuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yasuda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yasuda lands with a short shot to the head.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Yasuda lands a body punch.
Weasley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yasuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yasuda gets through Weasley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yasuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weasley.
Weasley jumps guard but Yasuda stands there with Weasley around his waist. Weasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yasuda.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda digs a right hand into Weasley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weasley's gas tank.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Yasuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Weasley blocking some punches.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
Yasuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yasuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
Yasuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Weasley blocks it.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weasley fails with a takedown attempt.
Weasley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yasuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yasuda throws out a powerful jab.
Yasuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weasley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yasuda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weasley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zari Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Weasley.
Weasley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the body.
Yasuda throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weasley takes a shot to the head.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yasuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yasuda can't find room to land a body shot as Weasley controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasuda.
Weasley blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
Weasley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yasuda can't fight it off and eventually Weasley manages to take the fight to the floor. Yasuda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yasuda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yasuda is controlling Weasley's posture.
Weasley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yasuda pulls Weasley in close to his closed guard and prevents Weasley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yasuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weasley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasuda managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zari Yasuda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weasley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yasuda sprawls well initially but Weasley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yasuda trying to control but Weasley postures up.
Yasuda is looking to escape.
Weasley is working for an americana but Yasuda has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Weasley was thinking about the submission.
Yasuda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yasuda keeping full guard, as Weasley tries to pass.
Yasuda pulls Weasley in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yasuda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Weasley fails with a takedown attempt.
Zari Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yasuda thuds his right hand into Weasley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yasuda misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Weasley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yasuda - the referee stops the clock and Weasley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yasuda. Weasley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Yasuda misses.
Yasuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yasuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with the combination.
Weasley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yasuda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Weasley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yasuda gets back to half guard.
Weasley stalling away here and it's allowed Yasuda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yasuda holds on and takes a little breather.
Weasley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weasley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda controlling Weasley's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasuda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yasuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weasley drops back looking for a leg! Yasuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yasuda manages to kick Weasley off! Weasley jumps back into Yasuda's guard.
Weasley trying to control but Yasuda is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zari Yasuda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weasley slips a straight right by Yasuda.
Weasley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yasuda but Yasuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yasuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yasuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a body punch but Weasley moves out of range.
Weasley avoids the body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weasley checks a leg kick.
Yasuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weasley shoots in looking for a takedown. Yasuda tries to sprawl out of it but Weasley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yasuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weasley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasuda circles away.
Yasuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weasley manages to avoid it.
Yasuda scores with a punch to the head.
Yasuda misses with a body kick.
Yasuda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a right hand.
Yasuda works on Weasley's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Yasuda.
Weasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a nice uppercut.
Weasley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yasuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
A short right from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a hook to the body.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weasley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
Jonny Weasley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
Yasuda cracks Weasley with a nice body shot.
Yasuda gets through Weasley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weasley backwards.
Zari Yasuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weasley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yasuda managing to block the knees to the body from Weasley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zari Yasuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yasuda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zari Yasuda!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Zari Yasuda!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Zari Yasuda!
Zari Yasuda wins by unanimous decision!
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