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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Yamamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman has chosen The Prodigy - Voodoo People [Pendulum Remix] as his entrance music. Ricardo Guzman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minoru Yamamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamura gets caught napping as Guzman dives in and scores a takedown. Yamamura manages to retain guard.
Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guzman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yamamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guzman, into his guard.
Yamamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guzman has momentary wrist control but Yamamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guzman 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.
Yamamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamura cracks Guzman with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Guzman, not yet.
Yamamura lands a couple of digs.
Yamamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
Guzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Guzman, not yet.
Yamamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guzman's head.
Yamamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guzman's head.
Yamamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guzman's head.
Yamamura trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Yamamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamura cracks Guzman with a solid left hand.
Yamamura preventing the sweep.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Yamamura from controlling successfully.
Yamamura with a nice head shot there.
Yamamura trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Guzman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yamamura with a nice head shot there.
Guzman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guzman's head.
Yamamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yamamura with a nice head shot there.
Yamamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yamamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guzman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Yamamura as he works his way to full guard.
Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guzman wants to pass the guard but Yamamura is keeping the position.
Yamamura controlling Guzman's posture.
Guzman preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamura is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamamura feints and as Guzman raises his hands in defense, Yamamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Guzman, not yet.
Yamamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Guzman looking to control.
Yamamura looking to pass the guard.
Yamamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamura stopping the sweep attempt from Guzman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamura stands up over Guzman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Yamamura from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman has momentary wrist control but Yamamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamamura stands up over Guzman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamamura distracts Guzman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guzman wants to sweep here but Yamamura controlling him for the moment.
Yamamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guzman is on top in guard.
Yamamura wants to sweep here but Guzman controlling him for the moment.
Yamamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guzman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamamura wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura has his hands on Guzman's head, controlling the position.
Yamamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guzman is one step ahead there.
Yamamura is working hard here to advance position.
Guzman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamamura dives on top into guard.
Yamamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman wants to improve his position but instead Yamamura has moved into half guard.
Guzman tries to get to full guard but Yamamura has control of the leg.
Yamamura tries to pass to full mount but Guzman defends it.
Yamamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guzman is looking to control Yamamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guzman avoid being mounted?
Yamamura trying to control from half guard but Guzman is working away.
Ground and pound from Yamamura.
Yamamura wants to free his trapped foot but Guzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Yamamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamamura connects with a nice short shot to Guzman's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamura is looking to advance position but Guzman won't allow it.
Minoru Yamamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guzman is trying to maintain the position but Yamamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Yamamura is taking a breather. Guzman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guzman gets caught flat footed, as Yamamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yamamura lands a couple of digs.
Yamamura trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Yamamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guzman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guzman keeping full guard, as Yamamura tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamura works over Guzman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamura looking to pass the guard.
Guzman has momentary wrist control but Yamamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Guzman looking to control.
Guzman keeping full guard, as Yamamura tries to pass.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guzman wants to control but Yamamura passes easily into half guard.
Guzman wants to improve his position but Yamamura is controlling well.
Guzman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guzman.
Yamamura wants to pass the guard but Guzman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yamamura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guzman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yamamura connects with a decent elbow.
Guzman is letting Yamamura control him for a moment.
Yamamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Guzman is trying to improve his position.
Guzman sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guzman is in trouble now - Yamamura has advanced to mount!
Guzman is looking to get to half guard.
Yamamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yamamura landing strikes from the mount and Guzman is in trouble!
Guzman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yamamura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamamura working Guzman over with strikes here.
Guzman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yamamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamura landing shots from mount.
Guzman is rocked!
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamura lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Guzman! Yamamura sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Guzman and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minoru Yamamura!
Our winner, Minoru Yamamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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