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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 81 p4p, 2 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 268 p4p, 7 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm
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135 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boaz throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Boaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Boaz saw that one coming.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Yoshida lands a jab to the head.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Yoshida tests Boaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Boaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Boaz feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz tries to counter with a takedown but Yoshida is quick to defend against it.
Boaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida fakes the leg kick and cracks Boaz in the body.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boaz is in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
Boaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yoshida prevents Boaz from moving into mount.
Yoshida is not content to let Boaz control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Boaz is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida is trying to stand up here but Boaz is controlling him well.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Yoshida is defending the position.
Yoshida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Yoshida throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Boaz throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Boaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boaz.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Boaz settles back down.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Boaz moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Boaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Boaz 's knee.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Boaz scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boaz.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boaz is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Boaz gets a double leg takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boaz connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Boaz is looking to pass Yoshida's guard but actually Yoshida recovers to full guard.
Yoshida is pulling down on Boaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaz, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boaz passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshida defends it well.
Boaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Yoshida is defending the position.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshida with a hook.
Boaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yoshida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshida moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Boaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida thumps Boaz with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boaz is able to avoid easily.
Decent striking displayed by Boaz there.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Boaz.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
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!
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Boaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshida.
Boaz cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Boaz's leg. Boaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boaz lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.
Boaz tries to move into range but Yoshida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Boaz misses with a head kick.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boaz's head backwards.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boaz's sensitive parts.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boaz tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boaz misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaz controls his hands.
Boaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
As Yoshida looks to move away, Boaz throws a big counter combo but Yoshida just gets out of the way.
Boaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Boaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida really dominated that 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.
Yoshida slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Boaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Boaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida with a nice cross.
Boaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Boaz slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz throws a big counter combination but Yoshida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Boaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaz moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Boaz.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
And Yoshida responds with a good body kick, but Boaz manages to step out the way in time.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yoshida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoshida sneaks out the side door and pushes Boaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Boaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Boaz coming out on top.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Boaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Boaz jumps back.
Yoshida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Boaz has a takedown stuffed.
Boaz has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshida defends it nicely.
Yoshida swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaz cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshida. Yoshida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaz misses with a jab to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaz thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida thumps Boaz with a low kick.
Boaz misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Boaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz scores with a jab.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Boaz backing away here, and Yoshida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boaz takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Boaz.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boaz takes a step back to recover.
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz pulls Yoshida into guard.
Boaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yoshida has passed into side control.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Boaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Yoshida dominates the positioning.
Boaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Boaz is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boaz avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yoshida.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yoshida cracks Boaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yoshida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
Takashi Yoshida is the new bantamweight champion!
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