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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Pozar.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Pozar moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pozar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pozar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pozar stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pozar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pozar Pozar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.#T1#
Pozar fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pozar drives through and clinches with Yamamoto against the cage.
Pozar gets underhooks to prevent Yamamoto's takedown attempt.
Yamamoto being controlled against the cage.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Pozar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pozar leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pozar stops a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Pozar looking to stall.
Pozar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pozar Pozar.
Pozar tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Pozar avoids it easily.#CL#
Pozar takes the fight into the clinch.
Pozar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Pozar tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pozar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pozar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yamamoto up against the cage.
Pozar is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns Pozar into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pozar Pozar.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pozar attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pozar tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Pozar pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pozar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Pozar wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pozar tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Pozar closes the distance and clinches.
Pozar avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pozar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
#T1#
Pozar just leaning against Yamamoto, taking a breather.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Pozar manages to get underhooks.
Pozar Pozar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pozar after a bit of a struggle.
Pozar prevents the takedown attempt.
Pozar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yamamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pozar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pozar gets underhooks to prevent Yamamoto's takedown attempt.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Pozar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pozar clinches.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pozar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pozar leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Pozar manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pozar trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Pozar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Pozar manages to get underhooks.
Pozar is stalling here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pozar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pozar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pozar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pozar closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Pozar throws Yamamoto to one side and escapes!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pozar Pozar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pozar wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pozar enables Yamamoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pozar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamamoto won't allow Pozar to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pozar's waist but Pozar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Pozar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamamoto manages to circle out of the way.
Pozar tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto prevents Pozar from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto trying to control but Pozar is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto won't allow Pozar to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pozar wants to stand but Yamamoto is controlling the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pozar is looking to clinch but Yamamoto is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Pozar gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Pozar manages to retain guard.#ES#
Pozar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Pozar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pozar is trying to stand back up but Yamamoto is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES#
Pozar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yamamoto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pozar controlling the action here for a moment.
Pozar is trying to stall.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pozar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pozar Pozar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Pozar is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Pozar trying to control the position but instead, Yamamoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pozar into the cage.
Pozar stalling the fight.
Pozar taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pozar Pozar.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Pozar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pozar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pozar looks to clinch #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Pozar pushes Yamamoto off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and bounces Pozar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Yamamoto trying to control but Pozar is working from the bottom.
Pozar Pozar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Pozar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yamamoto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pozar has Yamamoto pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pozar Pozar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pozar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Morgan is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Yamamoto gets a double leg takedown into Morgan's guard.#ES#
Morgan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yamamoto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Yamamoto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morgan regains guard immediately.
Yamamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Yamamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Morgan controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamamoto controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Yamamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard. #REVR#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Morgan won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Yamamoto is controlling Morgan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan stays in close to Yamamoto's body and controls the position.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ceasar Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Yamamoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Morgan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kenshin Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Morgan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamamoto wants to stand but Morgan has his arm trapped. #T4#
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Morgan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morgan tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morgan has worked his arm free - good work by Morgan!
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.
Morgan trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamamoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morgan is controlling him well.
Yamamoto is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamamoto's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Yamamoto kicks Morgan off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Yamamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan is looking to stand back up but Yamamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morgan.
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ceasar Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto wanted to stand there but Morgan had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ceasar Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Yamamoto!
After winning the bout, Kenshin Yamamoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Vicente scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yamamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicente sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Felicito Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vicente decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vicente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicente stops Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Vicente 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Vicente 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.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Vicente is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vicente is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vicente seems to be working for a kimura but Yamamoto defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto wants to control but Vicente is keeping busy.
Vicente is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vicente is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicente works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Yamamoto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vicente locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yamamoto is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felicito Vicente!
Felicito Vicente thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 4
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Azhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yamamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azhiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhiev being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.#SU#
Yamamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azhiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Azhiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azhiev somewhat.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Azhiev with that takedown attempt.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azhiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Yamamoto gets the takedown into side control.
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Yamamoto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Azhiev!
Yamamoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Azhiev hang on?
Azhiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azhiev is in a horrible position here. Yamamoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yamamoto landing shots from mount.
Azhiev is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yamamoto controlling his opponent.
Yamamoto lands a couple of good shots and Azhiev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound. Can Azhiev escape?#ROC#
Azhiev is rocked!
Azhiev tries to roll but Yamamoto sticks to his back.
Azhiev is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto scores with punches to the body.
Yamamoto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Azhiev right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yamamoto controlling the positon.
Azhiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Yamamoto has got one arm under Azhiev's chin. This could be trouble... Azhiev trying to control the other hand but Yamamoto gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Azhiev has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenshin Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Kenshin Yamamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Anzhor Azhiev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto and Erkki Elastinen. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenshin Yamamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elastinen but Elastinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto has his hands on Elastinen's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elastinen is aware though and is defending well.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto has his foot on Elastinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elastinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto 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.
Elastinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elastinen has Yamamoto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (4) Elastinen
Elastinen trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamamoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Elastinen defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen 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.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Elastinen is looking to stall here but Yamamoto recovers full guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Elastinen has picked Yamamoto up and slammed him! Yamamoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Elastinen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (7) Elastinen
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has hold of Yamamoto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yamamoto seems comfortable defending it but Elastinen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yamamoto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yamamoto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Elastinen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erkki Elastinen!
After winning the bout, Erkki Elastinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Gomes throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Gomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yamamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomes.
Gomes scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomes lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.#T1#
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Gomes misses.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomes defends it well.
Gomes is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Yamamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gomes controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Yamamoto won't allow Gomes to sweep him here. #T3#
Yamamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomes moves to clinch but Yamamoto breaks away #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Gomes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yamamoto controlling the pace. #T4#
Gomes wants to control but Yamamoto passes into side.
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Gomes will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomes counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.
Yamamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Gomes.
Gomes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Gomes wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto is not content to let Gomes control the position.#T1#
Yamamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes working Yamamoto over with strikes.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Yamamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Kenshin Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely. #T2#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is pulling down on Yamamoto's head to control his posture.
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T3#
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Gomes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Yamamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamamoto, at least for the moment.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Yamamoto controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomes swivels and escapes.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Dave Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomes.#TD#
Gomes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Gomes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.#T1#
Gomes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes pushes down on Yamamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes working Yamamoto over with strikes. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Gomes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Yamamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Gomes is controlling him well.
Gomes is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto has hold of Gomes's hands but Gomes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamamoto!
Gomes lands a big shot there that rocks Yamamoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Yamamoto is trying to stand up.
Gomes raining down shots from the mount!
Yamamoto taking shots to the head.
Gomes working Yamamoto over with strikes here.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gomes avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.#T4#
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Gomes with the ground and pound but Yamamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yamamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gomes!
A victorious Dave Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Singsurat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singsurat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Singsurat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Singsurat keeps moving. #SUB#
Singsurat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Singsurat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Singsurat has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break Singsurat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singsurat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singsurat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singsurat won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Singsurat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singsurat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singsurat postures up.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singsurat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yamamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Singsurat blocks nicely.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Singsurat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Singsurat punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Singsurat looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Singsurat pushes him away.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard but Singsurat has mounted him!
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the position and prevent Singsurat from advancing to side control.
Singsurat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Singsurat keeps him under control.#T4#
Yamamoto is looking to get back to is feet but Singsurat passes into side control.
#SUB#
Singsurat tries for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Singsurat's best efforts.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singsurat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Singsurat trying to control from half guard but Yamamoto is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singsurat throws a front kick that sends Yamamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Singsurat darts in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets double underhooks and turns Singsurat into the cage. #TD2#
Yamamoto feints and as Singsurat raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singsurat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard. #REVR#
Yamamoto wants to stand but Singsurat is controlling the position.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singsurat. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Singsurat. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Singsurat scores with a punch to the head.
Singsurat lands a front kick.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singsurat tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto shoots and misses #CL#
and Singsurat counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singsurat tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Singsurat lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Panupong Singsurat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.#T2#
Singsurat dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Singsurat feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singsurat's waist but Singsurat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singsurat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Singsurat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singsurat tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singsurat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singsurat off to one side.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singsurat thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Singsurat tries to clinch up.
Singsurat jabs at Yamamoto's body.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Singsurat's guard.
Singsurat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yamamoto won't allow Singsurat to sweep him here. #ES#
Singsurat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Panupong Singsurat is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Singsurat gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Singsurat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Singsurat sprawls well.
Singsurat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Singsurat scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Singsurat shoots in and gets a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singsurat is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Singsurat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully.
Singsurat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Singsurat's head. It's preventing any offense from Singsurat, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Singsurat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
#TD2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singsurat's guard.
Singsurat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singsurat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Singsurat wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
Singsurat working a defensive guard here.
Panupong Singsurat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Singsurat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamamoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamamoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Singsurat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Singsurat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Singsurat is trying to buck Yamamoto off.
Yamamoto cracks Singsurat with a big elbow. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to stand but Singsurat is controlling his head.
Yamamoto taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singsurat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Singsurat gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto is thwarting Singsurat's attempts to control the position.
Singsurat is trying to control but Yamamoto passes into side control!
Singsurat is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panupong Singsurat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto is working Singsurat over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singsurat 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat!
Panupong Singsurat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jung throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
Yamamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Jung to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamamoto's head. #T1#
Ground and pound from Jung.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Jung is controlling him well.
Jung is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
Yamamoto missing with punches from the bottom.
Jung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto pulls Jung in to control the position.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.#T2#
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Jung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.#T3#
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jung's waist but Jung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Jung lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Jung is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.
Jung stuffs the takedown.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Jung throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
#TD2#
Jung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamamoto slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Jung is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that 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.
#R2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Jung counters with a head kick. #CL#
Jung has managed to clinch.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jung down to the mat. Jung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Jung as Yamamoto shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung counters with a big head kick but Yamamoto shrugs it off. #T1#
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Jung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Jung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Yamamoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jung!
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.#T2#
Jung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jung!
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Jung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Jung won't allow it. #SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
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. Yamamoto connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple. #SUB#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Yamamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamamoto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto stalling. #SUB#
Jung looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Yamamoto pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Jung regains half guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto controlling the action here.
Yamamoto is continuing to stall.
Jung works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jung isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yamamoto stacks Jung on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yamamoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Jung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto content just to control the position here.
Yamamoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jung looks a forlorn figure.
Yamamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yamamoto wants to hit a switch here but Jung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yamamoto there!
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung landing punches.
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Jung maintains control.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Yamamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jung.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Jung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jung drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Jung seems content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung stalling away here and it's allowed Yamamoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenshin Yamamoto.
I think Jung 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
Chan-Sung Jung made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'.
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