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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yomata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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147 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doctor Cupitmasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenji Yomata!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yomata misses with a few strikes there.
Cupitmasha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Yomata.
Yomata stuffs the takedown attempt from Cupitmasha. Cupitmasha gets slowly back to his feet.
Yomata throws a one two combo.
Yomata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yomata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yomata throws a sloppy head kick
and Cupitmasha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yomata's guard.
Yomata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yomata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cupitmasha drops back looking for a leg! Yomata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yomata manages to kick Cupitmasha off! Cupitmasha jumps back into Yomata's guard.
Yomata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha advances to half guard.
Cupitmasha prevents Yomata from improving his position.
Yomata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yomata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yomata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cupitmasha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yomata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yomata has escaped and now he's on top!
Cupitmasha is controlling Yomata's posture.
Cupitmasha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yomata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cupitmasha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yomata defends it easily.
Yomata pushes down on Cupitmasha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cupitmasha is looking to improve his position.
Yomata tries to pass to full mount but Cupitmasha defends it.
Yomata wants to control but Cupitmasha is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yomata wants to free his trapped foot but Cupitmasha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is refusing to be controlled, as Yomata sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cupitmasha is controlling Yomata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenji Yomata.
Cupitmasha gets tackled into the cage by Yomata. Yomata maintains the clinch.
Yomata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cupitmasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Yomata looking to throw knees to the head but Cupitmasha is blocking nicely.
Cupitmasha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yomata.
Still in the clinch, Yomata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cupitmasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yomata is defending well for now.
Yomata managing to block the knees to the body from Cupitmasha.
Yomata tries to circle away but Cupitmasha has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yomata avoids it.
Yomata working hard to break the clinch.
Yomata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yomata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cupitmasha darts in looking for a takedown but Yomata gets double underhooks and turns Cupitmasha into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yomata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cupitmasha backwards.
Yomata tries to land a knee to the head but Cupitmasha blocks with his arms.
Yomata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cupitmashas head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yomata breaks from the clinch.
Cupitmasha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yomata's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cupitmasha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Yomata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cupitmasha blocks a jab.
Cupitmasha shoots for a takedown but Yomata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yomata misses with a wild body shot.
Doctor Cupitmasha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yomata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yomata tries to break the clinch but Cupitmasha is controlling the position.
Yomata wants a takedown but no success here.
Yomata tries to break free but Cupitmasha pushes him back against the cage.
Yomata is trying to break the clinch but Cupitmasha has him pressed against the cage.
Yomata throws an elbow but it misses.
Cupitmasha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha keeps control of Yomata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yomata is trying to break free.
Cupitmasha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yomata closes the distance and clinches.
Yomata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cupitmasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Cupitmasha lands a nice knee to the body.
Cupitmasha prevents Yomata from breaking the clinch.
Yomata pushes off an throws an elbow but Cupitmasha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yomata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yomata lands with a left to the head.
Cupitmasha lands an elbow that stopped Yomata in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cupitmasha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cupitmasha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yomata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yomata moves into the clinch successfully.
Yomata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cupitmasha backwards.
Yomata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yomata enables Cupitmasha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yomata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yomata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doctor Cupitmasha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yomata has Cupitmasha pulled in close to control his posture.
Cupitmasha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yomata tries to strike from the bottom.
Yomata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cupitmasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yomata.
Cupitmasha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cupitmasha controls Yomata momentarily but Yomata frees himself.
Yomata looking to sit in guard and control but Cupitmasha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cupitmasha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cupitmasha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cupitmasha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cupitmasha has gone for a leg lock! Yomata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cupitmasha's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yomata throws a big right hand that misses.
Cupitmasha wants to stand but Yomata is controlling the position.
Yomata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yomata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cupitmasha keeping moving, preventing Yomata from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yomata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cupitmasha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Yomata 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!
Yomata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cupitmasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yomata thows a body shot but no joy.
Yomata darts in and clinches Cupitmasha up against the cage.
Yomata is trying to break the clinch but Cupitmasha has him pressed against the cage.
Yomata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Yomata on the inside.
Yomata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yomata working hard to break the clinch.
Yomata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yomata throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yomata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cupitmasha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yomata with a jab.
Yomata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cupitmasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Yomata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cupitmasha backwards.
Yomata tries a knee to the head but Cupitmasha blocks it.
Yomata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cupitmasha backwards.
Yomata is looking to break free of the clinch but Cupitmasha has double underhooks.
Cupitmasha avoids the elbow strike from Yomata, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha blocks the elbow strike.
Yomata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yomata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cupitmasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Cupitmasha is trying to break free.
A short left from Yomata.
Yomata can't break the clinch.
Yomata lands a hook that snaps the head of Cupitmasha backwards.
Yomata lands with a left to the head.
Cupitmasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yomata is defending well for now.
Yomata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yomata breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha throws a series of punches but Yomata avoids them all with ease.
Yomata tests Cupitmasha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenji Yomata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yomata looks to score with a jab to the body but Cupitmasha is just out of range.
Yomata closes the distance and clinches.
Yomata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yomata wants to get back to striking at distance but Cupitmasha won't allow it.
Cupitmasha blocks the elbow strike.
Yomata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yomata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yomata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cupitmasha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha avoids a wild elbow strike from Yomata.
Yomata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cupitmasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Yomata has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cupitmasha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yomata manages to break the clinch.
Yomata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cupitmasha rather than just go for the knockout.
Yomata closes the distance and clinches.
Cupitmasha misses with a knee strike.
Yomata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yomata has a couple of punches blocked by Cupitmasha.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yomata avoiding damage as Cupitmasha throws knees to the body.
Cupitmasha misses with a punch to the body.
Doctor Cupitmasha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji Yomata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cupitmasha avoids a wild elbow strike from Yomata.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Yomata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yomata 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Yomata!
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FIGHT
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