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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamada.
Yamada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Austin darts in and clinches Yamada up against the cage.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
I was talking to Austin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada takes a shot to the head.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada tries to score a body lock takedown but Austin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Yamada blocks a body shot from Austin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamada has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin misses with some punches.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada blocks a body shot from Austin.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with some punches.
Yamada takes a shot to the head.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Austin.
Austin lands with a light punch inside.
Austin working aggressively here.
Austin tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Austin regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yamada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Austin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamada has Austin in his guard.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamada is retaining full guard.
Yamada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamada has wrist control.
Austin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamada is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is adopting a defensive guard.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Yamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin is pulling down on Yamada's head to control his posture.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin pulls Yamada in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Landon Austin.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Yamada on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Austin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Yamada's belly button to the back.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin throws a solid leg kick but Yamada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Austin.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Austin misses with a hook.
Yamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Landon Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada blocks a leg kick.
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada prevents a body shot from Austin.
Austin lands a right hand.
Yamada is trying to stall.
Austin lands an uppercut.
Yamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landon Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Landon Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin working aggressively here.
Yamada blocks an uppercut.
Come on Austin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Yamada's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamada is trying to maintain a safe position but Austin gets an underhook and turns Yamada into the cage.
Yamada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Austin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamada trying to control the position but instead, Austin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamada into the cage.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamada.
Yamada is trying to stall.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Austin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamada wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamada drops back down to his feet.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Yamada.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Yamada stalling in the clinch.
Austin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Austin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Austin.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Austin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yamada looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Yamada tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
A left lands for Austin.
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin scores with a shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Austin wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamada can do to turn this around?
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamadas head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Yamada tries to tie him up.
Yamada works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Austin has control of Yamada's left arm, preventing Yamada from doing any damage.
Austin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Austin trying to control the position.
Austin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamada tries to roll over but Austin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yamada is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Austin drops an elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Austin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working for a kimura but Yamada is defending it quite comfortably.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamada is defending against the submission attempts here by Austin.
Yamada tries to get to full guard but Austin has control of the leg.
Austin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yamada sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking for a kimura here.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Landon Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
Austin trying to control the pace.
Yamada gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Austin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Austin clearly takes 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.
Yamada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a low kick, right behind Yamada 's knee.
Yamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Austin clobbers Yamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austin takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin forces Yamada back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Yamada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Austin uses from the top position.
Austin passes Yamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Austin is trying for a kimura here. Yamada looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Austin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon Austin!
Landon Austin retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Landon Austin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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