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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago jabs at Rousey's body.
Rousey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Yago.
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Jab by Yago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rousey circles away quickly and effectively.
Yago throws a shot from downtown. Rousey moves away and avoids it.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Yago connects with a looping right hand.
Yago tests Rousey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rousey is rocked!
Yago throws the left hand but Rousey avoids the punch easily.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rousey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yago's legs.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yago keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Rousey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago is trying to improve his position.
Yago looking for a sweep but Rousey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Yago is looking to improve his position but Rousey isn't that keen on the idea.
Rousey unloads with some shots from mount but Yago bucks and avoids them well.
Rousey unloads with some shots from mount but Yago bucks and avoids them well.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey prevents Yago from getting the reversal.
Rousey looking to secure an arm triangle but Yago defends it well.
Rousey working for a submission but Yago is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rousey is keeping the position for now.
Rousey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yago's guard.
Yago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yago pulls Rousey in close to prevent any damage.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yago is keeping the position for now.
Rousey is pushing down on Yago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yago is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rousey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Yago is having none of it.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yago defends it well.
Yago is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Yago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rousey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yago has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yago!
Yago wants to pass the guard but Rousey is keeping the position.
Rousey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yago stands up from Rousey's guard - Yago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yago. Rousey does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yago avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Rousey swings for the body but Yago moves out of range.
Yago moves out of range as Rousey strikes.
Yago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rousey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rousey defending well as Yago loads up on a big left hand.
Yago connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rousey.
Ronald Rousey's cut is getting worse.
Rousey misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Yago does no damage.
Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yago's half guard.
Yago trying to control but Rousey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to take a breather but Yago is having none of it.
Ronald Rousey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yago gets full guard.
Yago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard.
Rousey is trying to hold Yago in close to prevent damage but Yago has managed to pass into half guard.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yago wants to stand up but Rousey is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago prevents Rousey from improving his position.
Yago tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yago passes to side control.
Yago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rousey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousey is just content to waste time from the top position. Yago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Yago is retaining full guard.
Yago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rousey throws a big elbow that misses.
Rousey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rousey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Yago's legs - danger averted.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yago wants to stand and escape but Rousey is having none of it.
Yago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yago trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Yago is retaining full guard.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rousey pushes down on Yago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yago is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Yago is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses.
Rousey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Kaz Yago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yago cracks Rousey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Yago scores with a hook to the body. Rousey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rousey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rouseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey slips a jab and a cross from Yago.
Rousey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rousey shoots in and drives through. Yago sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaz Yago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rousey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yago is looking for a sweep.
Yago struggling a bit here.
Yago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rousey's best efforts.
Yago is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rousey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rousey is working hard here to advance position.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
Rousey trying to control the action but Yago is working from the bottom.
Yago has his hands clasped together around Rousey's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rousey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rousey misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yago takes a swing at Rousey's ribcage but misses.
Yago throws a series of punches but Rousey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rousey is controlling him.
Rousey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yago looking to control.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rousey is controlling him.
Yago is looking to stand back up but Rousey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yago.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Yago defending well.
Yago is in trouble now - Rousey has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rousey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yago's face.
Yago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Rousey wants to control the pace but Yago is squirming around nicely.
Rousey has hold of Yago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kaz Yago just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yago lands with a good body shot.
Yago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yago.
Yago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rousey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt.
Yago looks to land a combination but Rousey avoids it well.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Yago. Beautiful body shot.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rousey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rousey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Yago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rousey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rousey advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Yago is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rousey is staying active.
Yago regains half guard.
Rousey is trying to control the action in half guard but Yago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rousey wants to free his trapped foot but Yago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Yago is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
Rousey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yago trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Rousey stalling.
Yago is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kaz Yago.
Yago scores with a jab. Rousey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rousey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yago is pushing Rousey's head away, looking to escape. Rousey manages to hold on to the position though.
Rousey advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Rousey wants to control the pace but Yago is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey fails to advance to Yago's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kaz Yago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Yago lands.
Nice jab there from Yago.
Yago misses with a wild combination.
Rousey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yago.
Rousey dodges the punch combination from Yago.
Yago lands with an overhand left.
Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yago's half guard.
Rousey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yago is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey has hold of Yago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rousey avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Yago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rousey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rousey trying to control but Yago is having none of it.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago prevents Rousey from taking his back.
Yago tries to hold on but Rousey postures up.
Yago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rousey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rousey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yago is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yago prevents Rousey from taking his back.
Yago gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey controlling the pace.
Rousey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yago wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Yago is defending the position.
Yago trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yago swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Yago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rousey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yago to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rousey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yago cracks a nice hook into Rousey's ribs.
Yago lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yago looks to score with a jab to the body but Rousey is just out of range.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Yago there.
Yago throws a hook to the side of Rousey's head but Rousey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yago throws an overhand right that lands on Rousey's shoulder, as Rousey tries to avoid the shot.
Kaz Yago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rousey moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rousey tries to land a knee to the head but Yago blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaz Yago.
I've got Yago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kaz Yago!
The defeated Ronald Rousey had this to say: 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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