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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Guillote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Yamamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Guillote! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Yamamoto! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Guillote misses. Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guillote. Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Guillote sprawls well. He's pushed Yamamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Guillote moves into range and clinches up with Yamamoto. Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Guillote pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Guillote misses. Guillote throws the kick towards the body but Yamamoto avoids it. Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamamoto showed some decent athleticism there. Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guillote defends it well. Guillote kicks off Yamamoto and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Guillote.
Guillote fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Guillote fights it but they end up in guard. Guillote wants to stand and escape but Yamamoto is having none of it. Guillote lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yamamoto! Yamamoto wants to hold on but Guillote pushes him away. Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guillote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guillote working for a submission but Yamamoto is keeping him at bay. Guillote is breathing heavily. Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guillote looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Guillote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yamamoto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guillote looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamamoto tries to hold on but Guillote pushes him away. Yamamoto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Guillote looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Guillote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yamamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Guillote avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control. Yamamoto is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Guillote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guillote looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Guillote fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Guillote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yamamoto is now in Guillote's guard. A big mistake from Guillote there, giving up the dominant position! Yamamoto 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Guillote will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guillote tries to clinch up. Guillote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto. Jeremy Guillote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Guillote circles away and keeps his distance. Guillote throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease. Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Guillote's guard. Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Guillote blocks nicely. Guillote working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Guillote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeremy Guillote wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Yamamoto tries to clinch and Guillote counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guillote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guillote. Guillote throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range. Guillote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto pushes Guillote up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guillote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Guillote is calmly controlling the position for now. Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guillote smiles and moves away.
Guillote throws a half hearted mid kick. Yamamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yamamoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guillote wants to control but Yamamoto postures up. Yamamoto controlling from side mount. Guillote taking a bit of punishment here - Yamamoto scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamamoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamamoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Guillote struggling a bit here. Guillote is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yamamoto cracks Guillote with a big elbow. Yamamoto wants to stand but Guillote has his arm trapped. Guillote is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it. Yamamoto grinds an elbow into Guillote's temple. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guillote is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guillote on his heels. He'll look to pass Guillote's guard now, I'm sure. Guillote keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully. Guillote manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guillote looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Guillote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yamamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yamamoto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Yamamoto trying to control the hands but Guillote won't let him. Yamamoto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guillote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Guillote is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yamamoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yamamoto for a finish. Guillote is looking for the choke from the back position but Yamamoto is controlling his hands well. Yamamoto is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yamamoto controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. Guillote avoiding Yamamoto 's attempts to control his hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yamamoto rolls, trying to escape but Guillote keeps control of the position.
Guillote looking to break Yamamoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yamamoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Guillote will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Guillote keeps control of the position as Yamamoto tries to break free.
Yamamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Guillote is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yamamoto is defending well though. Guillote let's go of the attempt for now. I really don't envy Yamamoto right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guillote is persistently looking for the submission but Yamamoto is defending it well.
Yamamoto fending off the submission attempt from Guillote. Yamamoto trying to control the hands but Guillote breaks the grip. I really don't envy Yamamoto right now.
Guillote patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Guillote missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guillote tightening his grip on Yamamoto, looking for the choke. Jeremy Guillote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yamamoto is trying to stand back up. Yamamoto trying to control the position but Guillote manages to sink in the hooks. Yamamoto fending off the submission attempt from Guillote. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yamamoto trying to get back to his feet but Guillote is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeremy Guillote showed his dominance in that final round. I think Guillote 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Guillote!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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