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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trios Nicolopus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushi Yamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trios Nicolopus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yushi Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolopus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamasaki being controlled for a moment.
Yamasaki tries to control but Nicolopus manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki is really stuck here.
Yamasaki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nicolopus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamasaki keeps working.
Nicolopus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Nicolopus is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but Nicolopus is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolopus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicolopus pulls his head out easily.
Nicolopus controlling the action here.
Yamasaki wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nicolopus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nicolopus is looking to take a break and control but Yamasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamasaki wants to control but Nicolopus is keeping busy.
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Nicolopus is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicolopus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nicolopus is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nicolopus in particular looking to stall.
Yamasaki tries to roll over but Nicolopus keeps him under control.
Yamasaki looks winded!
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nicolopus is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yamasaki won't allow Nicolopus to pass to mount.
Nicolopus is trying to work for a kimura but Yamasaki is defending well.
Nicolopus wants to take a breather but Yamasaki is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but Nicolopus is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trios Nicolopus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicolopus throws a head kick but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicolopus on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicolopus's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nicolopus wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nicolopus tries to buck Yamasaki off but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nicolopus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Nicolopus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolopus defending against the ground and pound.
Yamasaki looking to control but instead Nicolopus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nicolopus is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus is staying active underneath Yamasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamasaki wants to pass to mount but Nicolopus is defending the position.
Yamasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Nicolopus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Nicolopus wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nicolopus wants to get back to full guard.
Nicolopus won't allow Yamasaki to pass to mount.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicolopus defends it well.
Nicolopus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to control but Nicolopus is keeping him busy.
Yamasaki is just content to waste time from the top position. Nicolopus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nicolopus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicolopus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamasaki's guard.
Yamasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolopus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yushi Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamasaki tries to keep at a distance but Nicolopus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamasaki tightens his grip and picks Nicolopus up, before dumping him to the ground. Nicolopus manages to land in guard.
Yamasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicolopus has control of Yamasaki's left arm, preventing Yamasaki from doing any damage.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolopus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yamasaki passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki thows a huge punch but Nicolopus dodges it nicely.
Yamasaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Nicolopus is defending well.
Yamasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicolopus defends it well.
Yamasaki trying to control the action but Nicolopus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus trying to hold on to Yamasaki's head to control him but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki prevents Nicolopus from improving his position.
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicolopus sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicolopus is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicolopus can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to advance to full mount but Nicolopus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yamasaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicolopus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yamasaki, into his guard.
Nicolopus content to stall in guard here.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Nicolopus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicolopus is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki has his foot on Nicolopus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicolopus works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicolopus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicolopus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Nicolopus from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolopus is in close to Yamasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yushi Yamasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamasaki 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushi Yamasaki!
Yushi Yamasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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