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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymun Redbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dhamma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Power Of Soul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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187 cm
45
149 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymun Redbeard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Redbeard is quick to defend against it.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Redbeard.
Redbeard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dhamma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off and gets back to his feet.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redbeard defends it nicely.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redbeard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redbeard duly obliges.
Redbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dhamma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Redbeard tries to get to full guard but Dhamma has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma'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.
Dhamma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma is keeping busy.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Redbeard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Redbeard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma forces his way into half guard.
Dhamma wants to take a breather but Redbeard is having none of it.
Dhamma is pressing down on Redbeard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redbeard is holding on for now.
Dhamma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Redbeard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard gets back to half guard.
Redbeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhamma.
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymun Redbeard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dhamma tests Redbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dhamma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Redbeard.
Dhamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redbeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redbeard throws a leg kick
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Redbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redbeard breaks the clinch.
Redbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Redbeard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redbeard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura but Redbeard is defending well.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
Dhamma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Redbeard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dhamma easily slips into full mount!
Dhamma looking to control but Redbeard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dhamma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redbeard is surviving well by controlling Dhamma's body position as best he can.
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Dhamma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redbeard hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhamma has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma with good strikes from the mount here!
Redbeard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redbeard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dhamma prevents Redbeard from improving his position.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Dhamma there.
Dhamma wants to control but Redbeard is keeping him busy.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redbeard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma distracts Redbeard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard looking for a sweep. Not yet Redbeard, not yet.
Redbeard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dhamma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Redbeard.
Dhamma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redbeard throws a leg kick
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but Redbeard defends the submission attempt.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but Redbeard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redbeard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma stands and throws Redbeard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma gets to mount! Redbeard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard misses with a double jab.
Redbeard throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Redbeard.
Dhamma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redbeard manages to circle out of the way.
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Redbeard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redbeard sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Redbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Dhamma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redbeard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raymun Redbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamma is defended easily by Redbeard.
Redbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redbeard throws a combination that misses
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redbeard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redbeard working a defensive guard here.
Dhamma passes Redbeard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redbeard has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off looking to stand but Dhamma dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma passes into side.
Dhamma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redbeard!
Dhamma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Redbeard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redbeard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redbeard tries to control but Dhamma manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhamma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redbeard is holding on tight.
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Redbeard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redbeard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dhamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard is trying desperately to improve position.
Dhamma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redbeard throws a leg kick
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yogi Dhamma.
I think Dhamma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yogi Dhamma!
After the big win, Yogi Dhamma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Raymun Redbeard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, fuck this. This is bullshit. I was robbed. Peace.'.
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