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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Da Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamamoto. That's going to slow Souza down.
Souza shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Souza's knee momentarily.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Yamamoto forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza looks winded!
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a body shot. #T1#
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto - that landed with a thud.
Yamamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yamamoto presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto pushes Souza against the cage. Yamamoto is working some dirty boxing. Yamamoto pushes off with a quick right hook! Souza goes down! Souza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yamamoto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Our winner, Kotetsu Yamamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 910 p4p, 54 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 2045 p4p, 116 weight class). Feltre comes to the ring accompanied by Someday Never Comes. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feltre takes the fight into the clinch.
Feltre manages to pull guard.
Yamamoto content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Feltre has locked up a guillotine! Feltre's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Yamamoto is holding on here and Feltre must be using up a lot of energy. Yamamoto has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Feltre gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 1485 p4p, 88 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1976 p4p, 115 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Elroy Clarks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Elroy Clarks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Elroy Clarks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Clarks feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Clarks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clarks manages to pull guard.
Clarks pulls Yamamoto in to control the position.
Yamamoto postures up.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (0) vs (3) Yamamoto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto staying calm.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Clarks is defending well.
Yamamoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clarks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clarks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamamoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamamoto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is trying is best to control the position here.
Clarks is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control. Clarks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control here.
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Clarks defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clarks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clarks is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarks avoid being mounted?
Clarks is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clarks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarks has his hands on Yamamoto's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamamoto stands and throws Clarks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (0) vs (6) Yamamoto
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarks, who protects the arm well.
Clarks tries to bench press Yamamoto off him but Yamamoto keeps the position.
Clarks gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
Clarks is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarks is refusing to be controlled, as Yamamoto sits in half guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Clarks trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is keen to just control but Clarks is a slippery customer.
Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clarks is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarks avoid being mounted?
Clarks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Clarks won't allow it.
Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto is controlling the pace.
Clarks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though.
Clarks wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Clarks won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clarks gets back to full guard.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto trying to control but Clarks is working from the bottom.
Clarks wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
Clarks 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: Clarks (2) vs (6) Yamamoto
Clarks is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Clarks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but Yamamoto defending well.
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is in trouble now - Clarks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (5) vs (6) Yamamoto
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to control Clarks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clarks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clarks! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (8) vs (6) Yamamoto
Clarks tries to advance to mount but Yamamoto denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Clarks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clarks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yamamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clarks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clarks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto being controlled for a moment.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarks (8) vs (8) Yamamoto
Clarks is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarks wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Clarks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarks is holding on for now.
Clarks is holding on to half guard well.
Clarks is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarks avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto is trying to control. Clarks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarks gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto has gone for a leg lock! Clarks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamamoto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarks (10) vs (8) Yamamoto
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
Clarks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarks (10) vs (10) Yamamoto
Clarks keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Yamamoto gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Yamamoto wins on points by 11 to 10.
Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1875 p4p, 109 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1853 p4p, 108 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yamamoto forces Morrison Jr. back against the ropes and clinches.
Morrison Jr. is trying to trip Yamamoto. He has hold of a leg but Yamamoto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morrison Jr. persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Yamamoto
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
Yamamoto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Morrison Jr. passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Yamamoto
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. takes a little break here. Yamamoto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yamamoto prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Yamamoto
Morrison Jr. avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.
Morrison Jr. looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is looking to control the hands but Morrison Jr. breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison Jr.!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2523 p4p, 135 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1753 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho has Yamamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Coutinho keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto passes into half guard.
Yamamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Coutinho defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamamoto to get the leverage.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coutinho is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Coutinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coutinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coutinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coutinho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coutinho (4) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is not content to let Coutinho control the position.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep but Coutinho has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (6) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamamoto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yamamoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coutinho prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (9) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yamamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Coutinho has control of the leg.
Coutinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here.
Coutinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coutinho.
Yamamoto is trying to control but Coutinho manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (12) vs (0) Yamamoto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to work his way around to Yamamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto stops Coutinho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yamamoto tries to improve his position but instead Coutinho has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (15) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yamamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Coutinho's guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (15) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Coutinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (17) vs (2) Yamamoto
Yamamoto has his foot on Coutinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coutinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (20) vs (2) Yamamoto
Coutinho moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (22) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Coutinho's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho controlling the pace for now.
Coutinho wants to take Yamamoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Coutinho has control of Yamamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yamamoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (22) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Coutinho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coutinho is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (24) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto controls Coutinho momentarily but Coutinho frees himself.
Coutinho passes Yamamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto wants to control the action here but instead Coutinho manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (27) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Coutinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamamoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamamoto and Coutinho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a sweep but Coutinho has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (29) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Coutinho maintains control.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (32) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Coutinho has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Yamamoto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Villa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Villa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Villa backs away looking to recover.
Villa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Villa loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Villa misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand that sends Villa tumbling to the canvas! Can Yamamoto finish him? He dives into Villa's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Villa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villa wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Oh Villa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto gets to his feet and stands over Villa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Villa felt that one! Yamamoto unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Villa from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
After winning the bout, Kotetsu 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:
EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frunze swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Frunze misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Frunze scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Frunze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frunze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frunze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Frunze misses the jab.
Yamamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamamoto blocks it well.#T1#
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamamoto blocks the leg kick.
Frunze lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frunze circles away quickly and effectively.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamamoto blocks it well.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frunze. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Frunze lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Frunze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Frunze slams his shin into Yamamoto's torso.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Nice cross by Frunze.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Frunze strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze misses with a body kick. #T3#
Frunze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Frunze ducks under and follows up with a left that Frunze also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Frunze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Frunze throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Frunze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
As Frunze looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Frunze just gets out of the way.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Frunze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Yamamoto.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Frunze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze throws the kick towards the body but Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Frunze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Frunze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
An inside leg kick from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Frunze misses with a double jab.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a right hand to the body.
Frunze misses the jab.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Frunze lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Frunze scores with a four punch combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Frunze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yamamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Frunze throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frunze.
Frunze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frunze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
Frunze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamamoto is able to avoid easily.
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Frunze moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits.
Frunze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze connects with the punch.
Frunze clobbers Yamamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Yamamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Frunze's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yamamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Yamamoto misses
and Frunze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Frunze's body. Frunze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto dips to his left and cracks Frunze with an uppercut!
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamamoto has time to react.
Frunze throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Frunze scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Yamamoto moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Yamamoto jabs Frunze right on the nose. Frunze blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Frunze cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Yamamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Frunze throws a counter combo.
Frunze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frunze back to the cage. Yamamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frunze cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Frunze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Yamamoto - just one landing. #T4#
Frunze stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Jab from Frunze.
Frunze swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze scores with a one two! Yamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frunze tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Frunze throws a body kick that misses.
Frunze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto backing away here, and Frunze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
Frunze lands a big head kick that sends Yamamoto tumbling to the mat! Frunze takes a step backwards and waves Yamamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
A jab lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Frunze.
Frunze thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Frunze defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Frunze was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Yamamoto's leg. Yamamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Frunze just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frunze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Nice cross by Frunze.
Nice uppercut lands for Frunze. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Frunze moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frunze keeps Yamamoto at a distance using the push kick.
Frunze scores with a shot to the body.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Frunze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamoto eats them both and turns towards Frunze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Frunze.
Frunze lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frunze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Frunze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frunze lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Frunze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frunze throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frunze 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!
After the big win, Timur Frunze made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia wants to slow Yamamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Garcia. #T1#
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Garcia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Yamamoto's legs.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Garcia defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto with a jab.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia slips under a jab from Yamamoto.#T3#
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Garcia.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
An inside leg kick from Yamamoto misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Yamamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia cracks Yamamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamamoto scores with a jab.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Yamamoto's leg. Yamamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Yamamoto's leg. Yamamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Yamamoto.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamamoto with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Yamamoto blocks the low kick.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Garcia moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia lands a jab.
Yamamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto misses the body punch
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Garcia misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Garcia staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
It looked like Yamamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamamoto. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Yamamoto's body. Yamamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Yamamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Garcia strikes.#T1#
Yamamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Garcia catches Yamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Garcia moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Garcia throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garcia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Garcia.
Yamamoto jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.#T4#
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamamoto, right into the meat.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Garcia.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Yamamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
A very excited looking Haislan Garcia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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CEC 4TH OF JULY 2
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.#T1#
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamoto! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamamoto.
Jackson cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
#T3#
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamamoto connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yamamoto enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yamamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Yamamoto seems unphased.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Yamamoto tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#T1#
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Yamamoto.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeShawn Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Yamamoto looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Yamamoto just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Yamamoto with a nice cross.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamamoto connects with a jab.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Jackson jabs Yamamoto right on the nose. Yamamoto blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
Jackson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto managing to control the position. #T2#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Jackson in close.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2#
Yamamoto kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Well Jackson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Deal slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Deal is looking to clinch.
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Deal tries to clinch up.#TD#
Yamamoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yamamoto cracks Deal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Deal is pushing Yamamoto's head away, looking to escape. Yamamoto manages to hold on to the position though.
Yamamoto wants to control but Deal is keeping him busy.
Deal is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto advances to mount.
Yamamoto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deal's face.
#T1#
Yamamoto lands a big elbow.
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamamoto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
Yamamoto with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamamoto is landing with some decent strikes but Deal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamamoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deal hang on?
Deal taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Deal is rocked!
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the head.
Deal is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yamamoto lands a big shot to the head and Deal winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Our winner, Kotetsu Yamamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Brophy throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Yamamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamamoto tries to avoid it.
Brophy scores with a nice strike.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brophy leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.#T1#
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamoto's sensitive parts.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Brophy needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davie Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy lands a jab to the nose.
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brophy slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.#T2#
Yamamoto dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brophy defends it well.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Brophy sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brophy stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brophy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Yamamoto throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Yamamoto's knee but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Yamamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Brophy lands a head shot.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Brophy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brophy scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brophy stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy lands an overhand right.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
Brophy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brophy misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
Brophy throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy connects with a nice looking jab.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brophy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yamamoto cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Brophy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Brophy pushes Yamamoto away with a front kick.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy scores with a jab.
Yamamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brophy.
Brophy throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range. #T1#
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy lands with a cross.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brophy motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yamamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brophy has got the better of the exchanges.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Brophy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Yamamoto checks the leg kick.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Yamamoto gets a double leg takedown into Brophy's guard.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Brophy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamamoto trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brophy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brophy wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Brophy keeps him under control.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brophy in particular looking to stall.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is concentrating on defense, preventing Brophy from advancing position. #SUB#
Yamamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Brophy.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Yamamoto.
Brophy scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brophy catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Brophy. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brophy throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Yamamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Davie Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Brophy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamamoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Brophy avoids it easily.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brophy as he jumps to the side.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy checks a low kick from Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brophy throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Brophy tries a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Yamamoto feints and as Brophy raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Brophy.
Brophy controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Brophy controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brophy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamamoto.
Brophy lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brophy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamamoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto with a nice head shot there.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davie Brophy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brophy, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 653
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Yamamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Fu Tu tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fu Tu.
An inside leg kick lands from Fu Tu.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fu Tu sprawls well. Fu Tu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu Tu.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Yamamoto's knee but Yamamoto avoids it well. #T1#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamamoto throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Yamamoto.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto tries to land a leg kick but Fu Tu saw it coming and moves away.
Fu Tu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamamoto momentarily.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Fu Tu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Yamamoto moved away.
Fu Tu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick nicely.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Fu Tu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back to recover.
Yamamoto tests Fu Tu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Fu Tu. Those never looked like landing.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu connects with a jab.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Fu Tu sprawls well.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses. #T3#
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Yamamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu Tu scores with a jab.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Yamamoto feints and as Fu Tu raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fu Tu is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Yamamoto won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here. #T4#
Fu Tu working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fu Tu wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Fu Tu trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
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 Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fu Tu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a two punch combo.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Fu Tu sprawls well.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.#T1#
Fu Tu motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Fu Tu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fu Tu as he avoids it easily.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Yamamoto moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fu Tu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Fu Tu looks for the body kick but Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fu Tu lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
enabling Fu Tu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Fu Tu tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Yamamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamamoto.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Fu Tu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Yamamoto blocks the low kick.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fu Tu's head backwards.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.#T3#
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fu Tu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Fu Tu ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fu Tus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fu Tu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Fu Tu drops his hands momentarily and Yamamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu Tu. Fu Tu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Fu Tu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Fu Tu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu Tu.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Fu Tu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu Tu. Fu Tu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fu Tu scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Fu Tu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fu Tu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu Tu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shi Fu Tu 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Yamamoto lands with a right hand.
Fu Tu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Fu Tu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Yamamoto misses.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fu Tu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamamoto.
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Yamamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fu Tu's head backwards.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Fu Tu avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fu Tu.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.
Fu Tu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu Tu scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Fu Tu looks for the body kick but Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Fu Tu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Fu Tu lands.
Yamamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto checks the leg kick.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu tries a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fu Tu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fu Tu wants it to stay on the feet.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamoto! But no joy.
Fu Tu tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Fu Tu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
Fu Tu scores with a head kick.
Fu Tu lands a front kick.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fu Tu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Yamamoto - just one landing.
Fu Tu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fu Tu, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Heisenberg throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.#TD2#
Yamamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto is nestled in close to Heisenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Heisenberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heisenberg defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg trying to get back to full guard but Yamamoto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Yamamoto dominating with strikes here.
Yamamoto scoring with strikes but Heisenberg is staying in there.
Heisenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Heisenberg's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Heisenberg is rocked!
Yamamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heisenberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Heisenberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Heisenberg seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Heisenberg is working hard here to advance position.
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 dominating with strikes here.
Heisenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Heisenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Yamamoto raining down shots from the mount!
Yamamoto with a couple of short strikes.
Heisenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Yamamoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Yamamoto is landing with some decent strikes but Heisenberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yamamoto landing shots from mount.
Yamamoto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big Bear Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Heisenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Heisenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heisenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Yamamoto prevents Heisenberg from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Heisenberg wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yamamoto celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 646
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Yamamoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamamoto stalks Durden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durden's face. Durden staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Yamamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Yamamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Yamamoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
and Durden counters with a leg kick.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Yamamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Durden with a hook.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Durden backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the body from Yamamoto misses
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Durden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.#T2#
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.#TD2#
Yamamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden trying to control here.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
Durden is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Durden wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Durden moves into full guard.
Durden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yamamoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Durden is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Durden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Durden has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
Durden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Durden is controlling Yamamoto's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durden avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden appears to be looking for a big counter.#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Durden controlling the position.
Durden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Durden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Durden moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden lands a body shot.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Durden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Durden moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Durden jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Durden is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Durden misses with a low kick as Yamamoto jumps back.
It looks like Durden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durden throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Yamamoto ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Yamamoto lands with a cross. #T4#
Durden defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Durden jabs Yamamoto right on the nose. Yamamoto blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Durden finish him?
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Yamamoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durden manages to get to full guard.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden 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#
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden with a jab.
Durden motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden lands a body shot.
Yamamoto tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
A solid body kick from Durden. #T1#
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Durden.
Yamamoto cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yamamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden is pulling down on Yamamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamamoto, at least for the moment.
Durden looking to control.
#T2#
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durden holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Durden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durden 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.
Durden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Durden.
Durden stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Durden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Heisenberg is having none of it.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Heisenberg.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heisenberg's elbow.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heisenberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamamoto.
Heisenberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Heisenberg on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisenberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Heisenberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Yamamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Heisenberg fails to land.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
A short uppercut from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Heisenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Heisenberg.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Heisenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Yamamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Heisenberg lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heisenberg's elbow. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto works on Heisenberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heisenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heisenberg or not.
Good body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Heisenberg presses Yamamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heisenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Heisenberg scores with a shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Heisenberg is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto 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#
Heisenberg lands with a nice combination. Yamamoto backs away looking to recover.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heisenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
Heisenberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back to recover.
Heisenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heisenberg can pounce on him.
Heisenberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisenberg manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot that sends Heisenberg's belly button to the back.#T1#
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Heisenberg's shoulder, as Heisenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Heisenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Heisenberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heisenberg throws a body kick that misses.
Heisenberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Heisenberg.#TD2#
Yamamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Yamamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Heisenberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto tries to pass to full mount but Heisenberg defends it.
Heisenberg is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heisenberg gets back to full guard.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heisenberg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heisenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Yamamoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heisenberg has picked Yamamoto up and slammed him! Yamamoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Heisenberg manages to pass to side control!
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Heisenberg is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heisenberg pulls his head out easily.
Heisenberg prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
Heisenberg is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
Yamamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A jab lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a leg kick.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Heisenberg.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Jab from Yamamoto.#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 Heisenberg!
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heisenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heisenberg taking some punishment here, with Yamamoto in his half guard.
Heisenberg is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Heisenberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Heisenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looking to control.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Heisenberg wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Heisenberg's brow.
Heisenberg 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.
Heisenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Heisenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Raphaele Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Heisenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yamamoto uses it to pass to side control.
Heisenberg wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Heisenberg tries to improve position but can't.
Heisenberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yamamoto landing strikes.
Heisenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Heisenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Heisenberg is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto is keen to just control but Heisenberg is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Heisenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Heisenberg looking for subs from the bottom but Yamamoto mounts him!
Heisenberg can't escape the position.
Yamamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heisenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Yamamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heisenberg is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 633
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamamoto slips a jab from Kneecap.
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kneecap closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneecap.
We've been informed that Yamamoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kneecap lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kneecap scores with a nice head shot.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Kneecap.#TD2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kneecap to the mat! Kneecap manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kneecap 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 keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kneecap trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Kneecap's temple.
Yamamoto is thwarting Kneecap's attempts to control the position.
Kneecap tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kneecap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Kneecap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Kneecap tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Kneecap defends easily.
Kneecap looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kneecap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Kneecap wants to hit a switch here but Yamamoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kneecap there!
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount and Kneecap is in trouble! #T4#
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
Yamamoto prevents Kneecap from getting the reversal.
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Yamamoto's attempts to control the action.
Kneecap tries to hold on but Yamamoto postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kneecap's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yamamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamamoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kneecap wants to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto with shots to the head and body - Kneecap looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto 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.
#R2#
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kneecap lands a body shot.
Kneecap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneecap throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Kneecap fights it but they end up in guard.
Kneecap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yamamoto stands up over Kneecap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kneecap.
Yamamoto cracks Kneecap with a solid left hand.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kneecap looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kneecap wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kneecap controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Kneecap 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneecap is one step ahead there.
Kneecap wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kneecap passes into half guard.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneecap is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kneecap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Kneecap keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kneecap is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kneecap to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kneecap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kneecap lands with an overhand left.
Kneecap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Kneecap ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneecap. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneecap throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kneecap won't be happy with that.
Yamamoto grinds an elbow into Kneecap's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap regains half guard.#T1#
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kneecap.
Yamamoto cracks Kneecap with a solid left hand.
Kneecap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kneecap working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto postures up in Kneecap's guard and throws a big left but Kneecap blocks it.
Pretentious Kneecap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kneecap wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kneecap's head.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneecap has wrist control.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kneecap's head.
Kneecap 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.
Kneecap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yamamoto pulls Kneecap in to control the position. #T3#
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard. #REVB#
Yamamoto won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Kneecap blocks nicely.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneecap 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.
Kneecap being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving. #SUB#
Kneecap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Kneecap's brow.
Kneecap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneecap 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 is trying to control the position but Kneecap postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
I've got Yamamoto 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamamoto, as that shot connected.
Yamamoto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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 is trying to stand.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Yamamoto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the mount but Jones keeps good control and instead manages to take Yamamoto's back.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Yamamoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Yamamoto with him. Yamamoto is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Yamamoto grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 620
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Logan lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan 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.#TD#
Yamamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Logan on his heels. He'll look to pass Logan's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamamoto is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Logan's head.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is in close to Logan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Logan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Logan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Logan won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Logan dodges it nicely.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
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 Logan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
#TD#
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up in Logan's guard and throws a big left but Logan blocks it.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Logan thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Logan gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yamamoto is pulling down on Logan's head to control his posture.
Yamamoto is trying to hold Logan in close to prevent damage but Logan has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Logan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Logan.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan lands a right hand.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Yamamoto wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Logan is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Logan has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Logan wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving. #SUB#
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Yamamoto managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Logan wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fingal Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan connects with a jab.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target. #T4#
Yamamoto lands with an overhand left.
Fingal Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto. #BC#
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fingal Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 616
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lowe. Those never looked like landing.
Lowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
#TD2#
Yamamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lowe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamamoto is in Lowe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Lowe looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
#SUB#
Lowe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lowe working for submissions but it's allowed Yamamoto to get to half guard.
Yamamoto prevents Lowe from improving his position.
Lowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Lowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto forces his way into half guard.
Lowe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamamoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lowe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but Lowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamamoto to get the leverage.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Lowe tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lowe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yamamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Yamamoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yamamoto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lowe tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Yamamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Lowe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yamamoto is on him like a limpet, forcing Lowe back against the cage.
Yamamoto jumps guard but Lowe stands there with Yamamoto around his waist. Yamamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Lowe. #BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Yamamoto is avoiding it.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowe throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Lowe misses with a looping right.
Lowe jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lowe tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lowe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Lowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lowe is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Lowe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Lowe scores with a jab to the head.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
A combination from Lowe does no damage.
Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Lowe avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Lowe seems unphased.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a single leg into guard. Lowe didn't expect that.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto works over Lowe with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lowe scores with a push kick.
Lowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lowe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Lowe avoids it easily.
Lowe lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Lowe avoids it easily.
Yamamoto defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lowe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lowe enables Yamamoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lowe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lowe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yamamoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lowe needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Lowe throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Lowe.
Lowe lands a high kick!
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Lowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Lowe.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Lowe avoids it easily.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Lowe.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Mike Lowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Lowe misses
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a push kick but Yamamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Lowe. Those never looked like landing.
Yamamoto throws out a counter right but Lowe avoids it with no problem.
Lowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.#T3#
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lowe slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Lowe throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a combination
and Lowe counters with a left and a right that stings Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Lowe forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Yamamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lowe misses with a kick to the body.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range.
Lowe throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Lowe misses
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lowe quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Lowe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yamamoto is on him like a limpet, forcing Lowe back against the cage.#BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe 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#
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe is looking for a counter combo.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Lowe misses the jab.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Lowe scores with a head kick. Yamamoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Lowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamamoto works Lowe's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Lowe throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a jab. Lowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lowe moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Lowe.
Yamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lowe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Lowe.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Yamamoto misses the body punch
and Lowe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lowe throws a lazy head kick
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowe, as that shot connected.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Lowe dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Lowe lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lowe throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses the body punch
and Lowe counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lowe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lowe sneaks out the side door and pushes Yamamoto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lowe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Lowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lowe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards. #BC#
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Lowe looks for the body kick but Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lowe.#T4#
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Lowe scores with a push kick.
Lowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lowe scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto dips to his left and cracks Lowe with an uppercut!
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Lowe clinches. #BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowe lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lowe 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
Mike Lowe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Newcastle with a jab.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newcastle's head backwards.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Newcastle jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Newcastle looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newcastle moves away.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newcastle scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Newcastle takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily and Newcastle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newcastle throws a good cross that connects.
Yamamoto throws a front kick aimed at Newcastle's knee but Newcastle avoids it well.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Newcastle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamamoto cracks Newcastle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto clobbers Newcastle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Newcastle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newcastle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Newcastle.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage.
Newcastle lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.
Newcastle tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Newcastle throws knees to the body.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Newcastle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Yamamoto.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Yamamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A short left from Newcastle.
Newcastle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Newcastle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Newcastle lands a body punch.
Yamamoto presses Newcastle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Newcastle.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle lands a right hand.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Newcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Newcastle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newcastle's head.
Good exchange - Yamamoto coming out on top.
Newcastle misses with a body punch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto wants to land a leg kick but Newcastle is out of range. #CL#
Newcastle darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Newcastle.
Newcastle has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Alton Newcastle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Newcastle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Newcastle circles away and keeps his distance.
Newcastle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newcastle misses with a looping left.
Alton Newcastle is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Newcastle.
Yamamoto punishes Newcastle's body with a nice straight punch.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Newcastle throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Newcastle backs off Yamamoto throws a huge counter combo but Newcastle manages to avoid it all.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Newcastle moves into the clinch successfully.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newcastle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newcastle pushes Yamamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alton Newcastle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Newcastle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto cracks Newcastle with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newcastle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Newcastle moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits. #T2#
Yamamoto lands a head shot.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Newcastle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newcastle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Newcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Newcastle tries to clinch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Newcastle avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newcastle throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Newcastle with a series of wild strikes but Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newcastle throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.#T3#
Newcastle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamamoto in his tracks.
Yamamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Newcastle throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newcastle's hands.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Newcastle backs away looking to recover.
Newcastle walks into a straight right hand from Yamamoto.
Newcastle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Nice uppercut there from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Newcastle throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Yamamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamamoto works Newcastle's body with a nice hook.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Newcastle missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Newcastle throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Newcastle circles away.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Newcastle ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Newcastle finish him?
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newcastle doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Newcastle lands a nice shot to the body.
Newcastle misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Newcastle doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamamoto circles away.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newcastle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Newcastle off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Newcastle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Newcastle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newcastle throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Newcastle circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Newcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamamoto momentarily.
Newcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto lunges at Newcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newcastle's hand.
Newcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamoto! But no joy.
Yamamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newcastle at a distance.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Newcastle shakes him off and moves away.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newcastle moves away.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
A punch lands to the side of Newcastle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
#T4#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a straight right.
Newcastle misses with a left hand
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Newcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamamoto, as that shot connected.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Newcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamamoto.
Newcastle scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ballesteros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ballesteros lands a head shot.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Ballesteros gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ballesteros wants to stand but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ballesteros wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Ballesteros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ballesteros wants to stand but Yamamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ballesteros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ballesteros stands up from Yamamoto's guard - Ballesteros perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamamoto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ballesteros jabs Yamamoto right on the nose. Yamamoto blinks but takes it well.
Yamamoto jabs at Ballesteros's body.
Yamamoto lands a head shot.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.#TD#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballesteros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballesteros wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Ballesteros keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ballesteros keeps moving.
Yamamoto stops Ballesteros from standing up.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto stops Ballesteros from standing up.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ballesteros keeps moving.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballesteros keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ballesteros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him. #ES2#
Ballesteros wriggles free and stands up.
Ballesteros slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballesteros.
Ballesteros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Ballesteros's head but Ballesteros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Ballesteros counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Ballesteros.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ballesteros jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballesteros.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Ballesteros ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballesteros also avoids with ease.
Ballesteros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamamoto's head.
Ballesteros throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Ballesteros counters with a solid body kick.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Ballesteros counters with a good low kick that Yamamoto was not able to check.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Ballesteros sprawls well.
Ballesteros throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ballesteros.
Ballesteros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ballesteros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but Ballesteros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballesteros continues to drive forward.
Yamamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ballesteros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ballesteros avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballesteros manages to avoid it.
Ballesteros scores with a hook.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ballesteros takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Ballesteros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Ballesteros tries a quick counter leg kick but Yamamoto is wise to it.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in but Ballesteros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballesteros lands with an overhand left.
Ballesteros swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Ballesteros avoids nicely.
Ballesteros unleashes a big counter combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ballesteros throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Ballesteros. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
A punch lands to the side of Yamamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Ballesteros with a series of wild strikes but Ballesteros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballesteros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ballesteros in his tracks.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Ballesteros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballesteros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballesteros throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballesteros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballesteros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Ballesteros flicks out a counter leg kick but Yamamoto steps away.
Ballesteros throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros looks to land a combination. Yamamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Ballesteros makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballesteros.
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Ballesteros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Ballesteros throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Ballesteros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballesteros is just out of range.
Ballesteros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ballesteros misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Ballesteros throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Ballesteros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Ballesteros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballesteros slips under a jab from Yamamoto.#T4#
Ballesteros avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Ballesteros tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown
and Ballesteros counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Ballesteros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Ballesteros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballesteros wants to slow Yamamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Ballesteros moves away and avoids it.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
and Ballesteros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamamoto's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seve Ballesteros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into Ballesteros's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ballesteros keeps moving. #ES2#
Ballesteros wriggles free and stands up.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ballesteros misses.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ballesteros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Ballesteros.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Ballesteros thuds his shin into the meat of Yamamoto's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Ballesteros gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
A nice side step and Ballesteros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Ballesteros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ballesteros goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ballesteros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamamoto.
Ballesteros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Ballesteros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but Ballesteros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballesteros continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Ballesteros counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballesteros blocks a jab.
Ballesteros throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
#T2#
Yamamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ballesteros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballesteros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Ballesteros thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it #TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto. #ES2#
Ballesteros 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.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
Ballesteros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto jumps guard but Ballesteros stands there with Yamamoto around his waist. Yamamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballesteros misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Ballesteros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ballesteros pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.
Ballesteros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballesteros takes one to the chin there.
Ballesteros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballesteros misses with the combination.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Ballesteros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballesteros throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ballesteros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballesteros scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballesteros defends well and Yamamoto ends up having to push Ballesteros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ballesteros goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ballesteros scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Ballesteros avoids them all with ease.
Ballesteros throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballesteros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballesteros.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamamoto under the eye.
Ballesteros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballesteros lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ballesteros 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seve Ballesteros!
After winning the bout, Seve Ballesteros 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:
CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matus was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matus pulls Yamamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yamamoto controls Matus momentarily but Matus frees himself.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matus controls the pace.#SUB#
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matus trying to move into half guard but instead Yamamoto has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Matus tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Matus defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matus passes into side control.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matus throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus slips a straight right by Yamamoto.#TD#
Matus tries to sprawl but Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Matus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matus is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto won't allow Matus to sweep him here.
Matus trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Matus keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Matus in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matus.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Yamamoto gets control of Matus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamamoto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yamamoto has his foot on Matus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matus works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matus wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus connects with a right hand. Yamamoto shakes it off.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Matus scores with a counter punch that sends Yamamoto to the canvas! Matus smells blood - he's punishing Yamamoto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yamamoto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 592
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dekkers.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dekkers throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dekkers under the eye.
Dekkers motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Dekkers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and Dekkers counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dekkers's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dekkers keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yamamoto passes Dekkers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamamoto slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Dekkers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dekkers defends it well.
Dekkers tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Dekkers is working away. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dekkers defends it well.
Yamamoto is taking a breather. Dekkers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dekkers defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Dekkers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Dekkers is defending it quite comfortably.
Dekkers wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dekkers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Yamamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dekkers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dekkers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamamoto.
Dekkers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dekkers quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Dekkers is pressing down on Yamamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dekkers keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yamamoto has gone for a leg lock! Dekkers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamamoto's guard.#REVB#
Dekkers passes Yamamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dekkers is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain the position but Dekkers is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dekkers content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekkers.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Dekkers.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dekkers slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dekkers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamamoto with a body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dekkers throws a chopping leg kick but Yamamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dekkers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dekkers tries a quick counter leg kick but Yamamoto is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Dekkers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Dekkers saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Dekkers misses.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dekkerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Dekkers. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Dekkers thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamamoto, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Dekkers feints and then cracks Yamamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamoto down.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dekkers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dekkers slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Dekkers throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
Yamamoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a body kick that misses.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamamoto.
Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Dekkers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Dekkers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Dekkers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Yamamoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Yamamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Dekkers is defending well.
Dekkers wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.#SUB#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dekkers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dekkers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Dekkers is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dekkers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dekkers is refusing to be controlled, as Yamamoto sits in half guard.
Dekkers manages to get to full guard.
Dekkers trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yamamoto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but Dekkers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamamoto to get the leverage.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Dekkers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dekkers sees it coming and defends easily.
Dekkers is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Dekkers moves into full guard.
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dekkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Dekkers takes one to the chin there.
Dekkers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Bas Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Dekkers moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Dekkers slams his shin into Yamamoto's torso.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Dekkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Dekkers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Dekkers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dekkers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch position.
Yamamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dekkers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dekkers leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dekkers. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dekkers. #T2#
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bas Dekkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Dekkers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dekkers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dekkers slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Dekkers scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Yamamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Dekkers off the cage and back into range.
Yamamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Yamamoto blocks the low kick.
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Dekkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Dekkers manages to avoid it.
Dekkers digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Dekkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dekkers throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Dekkers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dekkers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Dekkers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekkers.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamamoto misses the target.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Dekkers's midsection.
Dekkers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dekkers misses.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers flicks out a counter leg kick but Yamamoto steps away.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Dekkers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
After winning the bout, Kotetsu 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:
Aspire Swansong Final Round
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Brophy is quick to defend against it.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Brophy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Brophy gets caught flat footed, as Yamamoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yamamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brophy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamamoto has Brophy in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Brophy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brophy pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Brophy tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Brophy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brophy has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.
Brophy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Brophy tries to pass.
Brophy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Yamamoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brophy stacks Yamamoto 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 Brophy!
Yamamoto tries to buck Brophy off but Brophy is having none of it.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamamoto tries to buck Brophy off but Brophy is having none of it.
Yamamoto sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brophy pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto trying to hold on to Brophy's head to control him but Brophy postures up.
#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for subs from the bottom but Brophy mounts him!
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Brophy is controlling well.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Brophy throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brophy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Yamamoto jumps back.#T1#
Brophy lands a head shot.
Brophy scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Brophy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Davie Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Brophy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamamoto trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy ducks right into an uppercut from Yamamoto.
Brophy defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brophy lands with a shot to the body.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Brophy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brophy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Yamamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy misses with a looping right.#T4#
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Brophy.
Brophy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Nice cross by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle here but Brophy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto trying to remain calm as Brophy controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Brophy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Brophy advances nicely into full mount.
Brophy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yamamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Brophy controlling the position easily from mount.
Brophy trying to control but Yamamoto is having none of it. #T2#
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brophy controlling his opponent.
Yamamoto is just holding on here. Brophy manages to take his back.
Yamamoto trying to control but not successfully.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Bear Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Brophy trying to control momentarily.
Brophy controlling well, preventing Yamamoto from escaping the position.
Brophy gets his hands free as Yamamoto looks to control.
Yamamoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Yamamoto right now.
Brophy avoiding Yamamoto 's attempts to control his hands.
Yamamoto is really stuck here.
#T4#
Brophy controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brophy is riding his opponent, not letting Yamamoto buck him off.
Yamamoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Brophy maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy gets his hands free as Yamamoto looks to control.
Brophy is hanging on to Yamamoto's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davie Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire Swansong R2 - Grappling
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 545 p4p, 72 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 97 p4p, 15 weight class). Puno has chosen I'm a soldier - Tupac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyaf Daeland Puno enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tyaf Daeland Puno!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto looking for a takedown.
Puno wants the takedown. Yamamoto is fighting it off but Puno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamamoto's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (2) Puno
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Yamamoto defends it.
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
Yamamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamamoto is just riding it out for now. Puno eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto gets back to full guard.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.
Yamamoto won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puno.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
Puno is looking to advance position but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puno is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Yamamoto defending well.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Yamamoto defends it.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (5) Puno
Puno is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamamoto is defending well.
Puno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamamoto is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto sneaks back into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Puno is still trying to improve position.
Puno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno seems to be working for a kimura but Yamamoto defends the submission attempt.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puno.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Puno passes Yamamoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (5) Puno
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the position.
Yamamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (7) Puno
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Puno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Yamamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Puno is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamamoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamamoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamamoto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yamamoto (6) vs (7) Puno
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yamamoto (8) vs (7) Puno
Puno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yamamoto trying to control but Puno is having none of it.
Yamamoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Puno has worked his arm free - good work by Puno!
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto happy to just control the position for now.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno tries to bench press Yamamoto off him but Yamamoto keeps the position.
Puno stops Yamamoto from passing to mount.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Puno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yamamoto's best efforts.
Puno is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the action here.
Puno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Puno 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 (8) vs (9) Puno
Puno wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.
Puno is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Yamamoto defending well.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 9 to 8.
Kotetsu Yamamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'did u fart? or is that ur breath ???
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Event:
CEC 574
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Henry throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Henry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Henry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henry wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Henry misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1##CL#
Yamamoto darts in and clinches Henry up against the cage.
Yamamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Henry is looking for the big counter here.
Henry misses with a double jab
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Yamamoto misses
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Henry looks to land a body kick but Yamamoto moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry slips a jab from Yamamoto.#T2##CL#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow. #BC2#
Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamamoto under the eye.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
A jab from Henry does it's job there.
Yamamoto lunges at Henry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henry's hand.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto needs to keep his hands up - Henry had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto tries to move into range but Henry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henry thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Henry.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Henry on that attempt.
Henry swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Henry throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Henry keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry misses with a straight left. #T4#
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
A leg kick checked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
As Henry tries to get set, Yamamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Henry manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Henry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henry connects with a looping right hand.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Yamamoto gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Henry kicks off Yamamoto and gets to his feet.
Henry throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Henry throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamamoto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Henry.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamamoto catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry lands a lovely overhand right.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henry thinking.
Henry avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Henry.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Henry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Henry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henry wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Henry controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henry is looking to advance position but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Henry trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry trying to control from half guard but Yamamoto is working away.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henry lands a jab to the head.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Henry throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Henry tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Yamamoto there.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.#T1#
Henry fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Henry throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henry jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Henry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Yamamoto instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.#T3#
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Yamamoto with a nice cross.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Henry defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Henry walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Henry lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Henry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Henry ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Henry. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Henry shoots in.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Henry gets a double leg takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.#ES#
Yamamoto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 566
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu throws out a powerful jab.
Fu Tu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Yamamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fu Tu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fu Tu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fu Tu preventing the sweep.
Fu Tu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fu Tu stands and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fu Tu advances nicely into full mount.
Fu Tu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fu Tu.
Yamamoto reaches up and holds on to Fu Tu to control the position.
Fu Tu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Fu Tu raining down shots from the mount!
Fu Tu avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.
Fu Tu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fu Tu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fu Tu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Can Fu Tu finish him?
Fu Tu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fu Tu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fu Tu punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound.
Fu Tu throws some wild stikes that Yamamoto manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fu Tu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fu Tu punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fu Tu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Fu Tu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fu Tu looking to ground and pound but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Fu Tu punching from mount but Yamamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yamamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Fu Tu throwing strikes here but Yamamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yamamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fu Tu.
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fu Tu. #T3#
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fu Tu being controlled here momentarily.
Fu Tu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamamoto, not yet.
Fu Tu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu Tu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fu Tu drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Fu Tu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto moves into full guard.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fu Tu is fighting to break Yamamoto's control of his arms but Yamamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Fu Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Fu Tu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
It looked like Fu Tu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamamoto.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu 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#
Donk. Fu Tu catches Yamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Fu Tu walks into a straight right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fu Tu, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Jab from Yamamoto.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto lands with a right hand.
Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamamoto.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fu Tu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1#
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fu Tu lands with a good body shot.
Yamamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fu Tu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamamoto cracks Fu Tu with an open hand slap.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu lands a nice shot that snaps Yamamoto's head back.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Yamamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Fu Tu's head.
Fu Tu throws a good cross that connects.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Fu Tu's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
Yamamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a head kick that wobbles Yamamoto - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Fu Tu sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Fu Tu!
During a confident post fight interview, Shi Fu Tu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kotetsu Yamamoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'did u fart? or is that ur breath ???
omg....'.
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Event:
AD515
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Turkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Turkinen.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Turkinen's head back.
Turkinen throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Turkinen.
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!
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
#T1#
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto. #TD2#
Turkinen 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Turkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Turkinen!#REVB#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turkinen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Turkinen wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto postures up in Turkinen's guard and throws a big left but Turkinen blocks it. #T3#
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Turkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Turkinen!#REVB#
Yamamoto has Turkinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but instead Turkinen has moved into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto trying to get back to full guard but Turkinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Turkinen pushes him away.
Turkinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yamamoto's face.
Yamamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Turkinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turkinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto wants to control but Turkinen is having none of it.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here. Turkinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Turkinen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Turkinen throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen swinging wildly here.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen with a hook.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target. #T1#
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamamoto, as that shot connected.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turkinen swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
A lazy left from Turkinen finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen. #T3#
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen walks into a jab.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Turkinen should have avoided that one. #T4#
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Turkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Yamamoto misses
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamamoto thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaako Turkinen 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left to the body.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Turkinen jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Yamamoto clobbers Turkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Turkinen's head back.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Turkinen is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Turkinen is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto controlling Turkinen's posture.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Turkinen controlling him for the moment.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaako Turkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Turkinen from controlling successfully.
Turkinen preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Turkinen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Turkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Turkinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Turkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto moves into full guard.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Turkinen tries to pass.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Yamamoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turkinen has picked Yamamoto up and slammed him! Yamamoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Turkinen manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!
After the big win, Jaako Turkinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Kotetsu Yamamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'did u fart? or is that ur breath ???
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#R1#
Dong Hyuk thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk with a hook.
Dong Hyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Dong Hyuk.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamamoto misses the target.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Dong Hyuk is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong Hyuk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dong Hyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Yamamoto.
A jab lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Dong Hyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong Hyuk's head backwards.
Dong Hyuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong Hyuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong Hyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong Hyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick as Yamamoto jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dong Hyuk. Yamamoto shrugs it off though.
Dong Hyuk misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk keeps Yamamoto at a distance using the push kick.
Yamamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Dong Hyuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dong Hyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Dong Hyuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto clobbers Dong Hyuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.#T4#
Dong Hyuk motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Dong Hyuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Dong Hyuk saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
It seemed like Dong Hyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Dong Hyuk avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dong Hyuk walks into a left hand.
Dong Hyuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Dong Hyuk avoids nicely.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamamoto is able to avoid easily.
Dong Hyuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dong Hyuk thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it
and Dong Hyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong Hyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dong Hyuk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yamamoto has got the better of the exchanges.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
Dong Hyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.#T1#
Dong Hyuk is looking to slow Yamamoto down with leg kicks.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dong Hyuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Good work by Yamamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Yamamoto blocks the low kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yamamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong Hyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Dong Hyuk ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Dong Hyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk blocks a jab.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Yamamoto blocks the low kick.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Dong Hyuk was well out of range.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Dong Hyuk's midsection.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong Hyuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong Hyuk throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong Hyuk.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong Hyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Dong Hyuk's ribs.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong Hyuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamamoto catches Dong Hyuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
letting Dong Hyuk counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk misses
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk is looking to chop away at Yamamoto's legs.
Good shot there by Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk wants to land a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong Hyuk can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Dong Hyuk's body.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Hyuk can pounce on him.
Dong Hyuk lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Dong Hyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong Hyuk throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dong Hyuk there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick
and Yamamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyuk is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Yamamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamoto down.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto cracks Dong Hyuk with an open hand slap.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Hyuk, right into the meat.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong Hyuk counters with a series of strikes. Yamamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Dong Hyuk throws a body kick.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong Hyuk!
Yamamoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong Hyuk is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dong Hyuk struggling a bit here.
Dong Hyuk tries to buck Yamamoto off but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shin Dong Hyuk.
Well Yamamoto 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
After the big win, Kotetsu Yamamoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Shin Dong Hyuk spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.
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Event:
AD498: Cro Cop
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bronson slips a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bronson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronson throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Bronson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bronson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bronson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.#T3#
Bronson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Bronson lands a couple of elbows.
Bronson is working Yamamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bronson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Bronson distracts Yamamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Bronson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bronson controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bronson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson feints the counter takedown.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson feints the counter takedown.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Bronson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Bill Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamamoto misses the target.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bill Bronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Bronson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bronson's head.#T3#
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto passes Bronson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Bronson gets full guard.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronson working over Yamamoto with some ground and pound. Yamamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronson throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Bronson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronson.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Bronson won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Bronson misses #TD#
so Yamamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamamoto controls the pace.
Yamamoto won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
Bronson looking to control but Yamamoto passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is nestled in close to Bronson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Bronson's temple.
Yamamoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Bronson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronson.
Bronson 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.#SUB2#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yamamoto won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Yamamoto pushing down on Bronson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Yamamoto in his half guard.
Yamamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bronson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Bronson is rocked!
Yamamoto working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronson is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamamoto pushing down on Bronson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Bronson is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Bronson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Bronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yamamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamamoto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
As Kotetsu Yamamoto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
AD492: BPS
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamamoto if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
A cross from Panikov lands.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panikov is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Panikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Panikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Panikov sprawls well.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Panikov cracks Yamamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yamamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Panikov finish him?
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov cracks Yamamoto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yamamoto falls backwards against the cage. Panikov follows up with more strikes that drop Yamamoto to his knees. Panikov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yamamoto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
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Event:
AD487: Unforgettable
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoshino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto lands a head shot.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Yamamoto catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.#T1#
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
#T2#
Yamamoto tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Yamamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Yamamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hoshino throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Yamamoto cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoshino to the mat! Hoshino manages to get full guard.
Hoshino pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoshino pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hoshino 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshino is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino pushes down on Yamamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto 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#
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.#T1#
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto jabs Hoshino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino misses the jab.#T2#
Hoshino takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Hoshino lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
#T3#
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
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#
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamamoto is trying to ground and pound but Hoshino uses the momentary lack of control by Yamamoto to regain half guard.
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Hoshino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto distracts Hoshino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamamoto trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamamoto controls the pace.
Hoshino can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamamoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yamamoto misses with a head shot. Hoshino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Hoshino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Yamamoto postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it. #T4#
Yamamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoshino wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshino.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
In his post fight interview, Kotetsu Yamamoto gave a big smile as he said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoshino with a hook.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes one on the button.#TD2#
Yamamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoshino sprawls well initially but Yamamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hoshino kicks Yamamoto off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the head.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.#T4#
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Hoshino jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantaro Hoshino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamamoto defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Yamamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Yamamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto lands with a right hand.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range. #T1#
Yamamoto defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Hoshino fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoshino is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoshino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Hoshino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Hoshino!#REVR##T2#
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Hoshino is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto striking off his back but it's not causing Hoshino any problems.
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.
Hoshino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto controls Hoshino momentarily but Hoshino frees himself.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamamoto, not yet. #T3#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino scores with a body shot.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.#T4#
Yamamoto lands a jab.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Hoshino.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kantaro Hoshino 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoshino's head backwards.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamamoto.
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Yamamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hoshino misses the body punch
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Yamamoto's body. Yamamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Kantaro Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into Hoshino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Yamamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hoshino to regain full guard.
Yamamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Hoshino's brow.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Hoshino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoshino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoshino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoshino 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Ramos misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Ramos.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Yamamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamoto! But no joy.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto takes one to the chin there.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
#TD2#
Yamamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamamoto is in Ramos's guard.
Ramos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yamamoto dives into side control.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
Yamamoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yamamoto looking to control but instead Ramos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yamamoto working over Ramos with some ground and pound. Ramos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Ramos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramos's head.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Ramos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto stands up over Ramos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Ramos pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Ramos swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos misses with a leg kick.
Ramos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Ramos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramos throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ramos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos motions for Yamamoto to come forward. Ramos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Ramos scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramos is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Yamamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramos throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Yamamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramos counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into Ramos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamamoto trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard. #T2#
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Yamamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Ramos!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramos's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramos holds on and takes a little breather.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos looks for the body kick but Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Ramos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Ramos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos misses with a head kick.
Ramos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Ramos misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Ramos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramos has wrist control.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Ramos blocks nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving. #T2#
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yamamoto there.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Ramos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Ramos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramos scores with a head kick.
Ramos misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Ramos slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Yamamoto backs away, Ramos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Ramos misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Ramos trying to remain calm as Yamamoto controls from the top position.
Yamamoto working away.
Ramos is letting Yamamoto control him for a moment.
Henrique Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto took some time post fight to say the following; 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Miller.
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!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Yamamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
#T1#
Miller prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamamoto's head.
Miller thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it #CL#
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamamoto. #T2#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Yamamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller 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.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #T2#
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!
Miller postures up.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Yamamoto tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller wants to slow Yamamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Miller.
It looks like Yamamoto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Miller blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Miller pulls guard.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Yamamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Miller forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Miller prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Miller!
A relieved looking Ben Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Yamamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Yamamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Yamamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects.
#T1##TD2#
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller advances position into side control!
Miller staying calm.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Yamamoto stops Miller from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Yamamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller working away.
A control attempt from Yamamoto but he's now mounted!
Miller with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miller controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Miller wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.#TD2#
Miller shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamamoto continues to stall.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller postures up.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Yamamoto - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Miller.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Miller throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller blocks a jab.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto cracks Miller with a good jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
A jab from Yamamoto does it's job there.#T2#
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamoto punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Yamamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Miller with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Post fight, Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 99:Curran vs Hellmuth Jr 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Keene swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Keene throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Keene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keene loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keene with a body shot.
Keene has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Keene avoids nicely.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Keene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamamoto in his tracks.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Keene gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamamoto.
Keene is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Keene circles away and keeps his distance.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Keene. #TD2#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Yamamoto tries to pass to full mount but Keene defends it.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Keene is working away.
Keene is looking to improve his position.
Keene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keene is trying to stand up here but Yamamoto is controlling him well.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keene has hold of Yamamoto's hands but Yamamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keene is trying to stand up here but Yamamoto is controlling him well.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamamoto drops an elbow to the side of Keene's head.
Yamamoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yamamoto drops an elbow to the side of Keene's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keene defending well though.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Keene dodges it nicely.
Keene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Keene dodges it nicely.
#ES#
Keene makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keene connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Keene misses with some punches.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Yamamoto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto working the ground and pound. #ES#
Keene sneaks out the side door and pushes Yamamoto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Keene ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Keene misses its target.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Jab from Keene.
Keene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keene misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Keene misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Keene's shoulder, as Keene tries to avoid the shot.
Keene takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Yamamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Keene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keene doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keene slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keene.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Keene misses the target.#T1#
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keene lands with an overhand left.
Keene lands a jab.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Keene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keene swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
letting Keene counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!#CL2#
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Keene finish him?
Keene misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keene pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keene ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keene's guard.#ES#
Keene scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Keene.
Keene looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keene's hands.
Keene connects with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keene was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Keene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Keene tries to sprawl but Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but Keene defending well.
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keene wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Yamamoto drops an elbow to the side of Keene's head.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keene keeps working. #T4#
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Keene dodges it nicely.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto jabs Keene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Keene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Yamamoto.
Keene throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tests Keene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamamoto.
Keene misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto has Keene pressed against the cage, preventing Keene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keene lands with a right to the head.
Yamamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keene seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yamamoto can turn it around.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is struggling to control the position.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keene pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keene after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Keene breaks the clinch.
Scott Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Keene as he connects with a hook.
Yamamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keene defends well and Yamamoto ends up having to push Keene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Keene gets underhooks to prevent Yamamoto's takedown attempt.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keene blocking some punches.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Keene has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Yamamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Keene misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keene lands a body shot.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Keene controls the action.
Keene has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Keene misses with a punch on the inside.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Keene has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keene.
Keene is trying to force a seperation but Yamamoto has the dominant position.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto keeps control of Keene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yamamoto digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Costa.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto catches Costa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa scores with a spinning back kick!
Costa swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costa in his tracks.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
#TD2#
Costa 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.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Costa trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamamoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
Yamamoto is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Costa wants to control for a moment but Yamamoto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yamamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Costa.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Yamamoto jabs at Costa's body.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Costa avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Yamamoto sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Costa takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costa walks into a left hand.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
#T2#
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Costa counters with a head kick that drops Yamamoto - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!#SUB2#
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oh Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Costa is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto trying to control the position here.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.#T3#
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Costa postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamamoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Costa to see if he's OK.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa wants to get back to his feet but Yamamoto drags him back down.
Yamamoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Costa's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa misses with a left hand
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Francisco Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Costa is fighting to break Yamamoto's control of his arms but Yamamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Francisco Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yamamoto keeping hold of Costa's head, controlling as best he can.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Yamamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Yamamoto kicks Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Costa moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Costa.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto digs a good hook to Costa's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto works Costa's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a hook
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strangler!
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Yamamoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strangler is avoiding damage well.
Strangler 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.
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Strangler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
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.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Strangler controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Strangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Strangler keeps him under control.#T3#
Strangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
As Strangler tries to get set, Yamamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Strangler manages to avoid the attempt.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Strangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strangler.
Strangler moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Strangler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses its target.#T4#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Strangler missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strangler scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto jabs Strangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strangler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto stands and throws Strangler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strangler connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strangler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.#T1#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Strangler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Strangler strikes.
Strangler tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strangler manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Strangler.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Strangler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Strangler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Strangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Strangler is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strangler.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler tries to counter with a clinch but Yamamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strangler throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Strangler avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Strangler as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strangler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Yamamoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yamamoto manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Strangler scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strangler lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Strangler, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Strangler against the cage but Strangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strangler throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.#T1#
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Strangler.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto pulls Strangler in to control the position. #T4#
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strangler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An intense looking Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tavares scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Yamamoto has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Tavares digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards. #T2#
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto leaning against his opponent.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamamoto.
#T3#
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamoto or not.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavares gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yamamoto tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto is stalling here.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.#T4#
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Yamamoto wants to stall.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yamamoto punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
Tavares lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tavares seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yamamoto can turn it around.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamamoto.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tavares tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamamoto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Yamamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
#T4#
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Yamamoto works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
#T1#
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a body punch.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamamoto.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavares is keeping busy.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cristian Tavares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.#T1#
Yamamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Yamamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Tavares.#T2#
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Tavares.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Tavares shakes him off and moves away.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Yamamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Tavares misses with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Tavares lands a left and a right that send Yamamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Tavares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto switches off momentarily and Tavares cracks him with a monster right hand! Yamamoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tavares dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Cristian Tavares 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:
HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares throws a leg kick #TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tavares seems keen to control Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares looking to control.
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself. #SUB2#
Tavares has his feet on Yamamoto's thighs here. He's pushed Yamamoto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yamamoto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Cristian Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yeboah takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yeboah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yeboah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
Yamamoto takes one on the button.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yamamoto closes the distance and pushes Yeboah back into the cage.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yeboah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Yeboah. #T1#
Yeboah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Yeboah manages to break the clinch.
Yeboah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yeboah sprawls and moves away.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeboah stuffs the takedown.
Yeboah looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yeboah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeboah controls his hands.
Yamamoto slows down the pace here.
Yamamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yeboah blocking some punches.
#T2#
Yeboah prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeboah takes a shot to the head.
Yamamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yeboah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yeboah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto has Yeboah pressed against the cage, preventing Yeboah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yeboah blocks an uppercut.
Yeboah lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Yeboah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Yeboah.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sambulo Yeboah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeboah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yeboah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yeboah looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yeboah has momentary wrist control but Yamamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Yeboah looking to control.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving.
Yeboah controlling the position.
Yeboah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeboah, not yet.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Yamamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Yeboah working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah 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.
#R2##TD#
Yamamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yeboah sprawls well initially but Yamamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yeboah is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto winds up and cracks Yeboah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yeboah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamamoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yeboah is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Yamamoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yeboah is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Yeboah won't allow it.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yamamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yeboah manages to get to full guard.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamamoto works over Yeboah with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamamoto won't allow Yeboah to sweep him here. #T2#
Yamamoto connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Yeboah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto distracts Yeboah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Yeboah is rocked!
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yeboah's head.
Yeboah is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamamoto gets to his feet and stands over Yeboah, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yeboah felt that one! Yamamoto unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yeboah from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Michael. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Michael misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Michael misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Michael trying to control the position.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.
Yamamoto distracts Michael with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michael can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamamoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michael is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Michael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamamoto prevents Michael from improving his position.
Yamamoto winds up and cracks Michael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Michael has hold of Yamamoto's hands but Yamamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Michael is rocked!
Yamamoto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Michael! More strikes land and this one is all over! Yamamoto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Capuchin avoids it well and moves away.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Capuchin.
Yamamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Capuchin.
Capuchin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
Capuchin 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.
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The strikes coming from Yamamoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Capuchin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yamamoto lands a few punches from side control.
Capuchin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Yamamoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Capuchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamamoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capuchin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yamamoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capuchin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yamamoto landing a few strikes.
Capuchin wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Capuchin sneaks back into half guard.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Capuchin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Capuchin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capuchin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Capuchin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Capuchin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Yamamoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capuchin is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Yamamoto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Capuchin some visible discomfort.
Capuchin is holding Yamamoto down, trying to stall.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound.
Yamamoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yamamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Capuchin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yamamoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Capuchin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yamamoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Capuchin to see if he's OK.
Capuchin is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Capuchin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Capuchin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Capuchin clinches.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
#TD#
Yamamoto drags the fight down to the ground.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamamoto, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Capuchin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Capuchin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capuchin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Capuchin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Capuchin has momentary wrist control but Yamamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Capuchin is keeping the position.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capuchin can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto throws a strike but Capuchin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Capuchin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Yamamoto with a nice head shot there.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capuchin is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Capuchin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto prevents Capuchin from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 slips a nice elbow through Capuchin's hands, connecting with Capuchin's forehead.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Capuchin is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Capuchin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Capuchin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
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.
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Capuchin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Capuchin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Capuchin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Yamamoto postures up in Capuchin's guard and throws a big left but Capuchin blocks it.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Capuchin keeps moving.
Yamamoto forces his way into half guard.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Capuchin dodges it nicely.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Capuchin dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Yamamoto needs to keep his hands up - Capuchin had a free shot at his head there.
Capuchin tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Capuchin throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Capuchin looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Capuchin moves into the clinch.
Come on Yamamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Capuchin lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Capuchin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
A short right from Capuchin. #T1#
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Capuchin blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Capuchin working aggressively here.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Capuchin lands a body shot.
Capuchin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Capuchin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Capuchin controls the action.
Capuchin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Capuchin manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capuchin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capuchin.
Capuchin misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Yamamoto successfully pulls guard.
Capuchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capuchin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capuchin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Capuchin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but instead Capuchin has moved into half guard.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Capuchin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto stands up over Capuchin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Capuchin is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Capuchin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Yamamoto passes Capuchin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capuchin taking some punishment here, with Yamamoto in his half guard.
Yamamoto working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Capuchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capuchin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capuchin defending well though.
Capuchin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capuchin keeps working.
Capuchin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capuchin's head.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Capuchin is looking to clinch.
Capuchin wants to clinch.
Yamamoto cracks Capuchin with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin moves to clinch but Yamamoto breaks away
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Capuchin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Capuchin.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Capuchin misses with a left hand
and Capuchin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Capuchin.
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capuchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamamoto circles away.
Capuchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Capuchin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Capuchin avoids it well and moves away.
Capuchin cracks Yamamoto with a good jab.
Capuchin tries to clinch up
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capuchin scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Capuchin's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Capuchin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Capuchin is avoiding it.
Capuchin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capuchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Capuchin.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capuchin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Yamamoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Capuchin wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Capuchin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capuchin's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capuchin is positioning himself well to prevent Yamamoto advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto had his way with Marcel Capuchin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Capuchin tries to clinch up
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Capuchin misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capuchin wants to clinch#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capuchin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Yamamoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Capuchin tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capuchin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamamoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Capuchin!
Yamamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Capuchin recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Yamamoto controlling the pace.
Capuchin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Capuchin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marcel Capuchin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamamoto postures up in Capuchin's guard and throws a big left but Capuchin blocks it.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Capuchin's head.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Capuchin has wrist control.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Capuchin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Capuchin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Capuchin!#REVB#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capuchin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Capuchin has momentary wrist control but Yamamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto is in close to Capuchin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capuchin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto works over Capuchin with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Kotetsu Yamamoto took some time post fight to say the following; 'We are NJPW!!!'.
In defeat, Marcel Capuchin stepped up to the mic, saying 'He bit me when the ref wasn't looking! Look at these bite marks!'.
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Event:
HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilton as he jumps to the side.
Hilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hilton tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hilton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hilton lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Hilton misses.
Hilton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Hilton avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Hilton misses.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto takes one to the chin there.
Hilton swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hilton misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hilton misses with a wild combination.
Hilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Yamamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilton's head.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet but Yamamoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
Hilton wants to stand but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Yamamoto passes Hilton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Hilton's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto is nestled in close to Hilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hilton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Yamamoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hilton is in trouble now - Yamamoto has advanced to mount!
Hilton tries to buck Yamamoto off but he can't manage it.
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount and Hilton is in trouble! #ROC#
Hilton is rocked!
Yamamoto landing shots from mount.
Hilton is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto lands a big shot to the head and Hilton winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Kotetsu Yamamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Capuchin, as that shot connected.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Capuchin lands with a cross.
Capuchin throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capuchin swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capuchin. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capuchin.
Capuchin throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin scores with a hook.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capuchin.
Capuchin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Capuchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capuchin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Capuchin misses with a body shot.
Capuchin misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Yamamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capuchin's guard.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capuchin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Capuchin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yamamoto connects with a decent elbow.
Yamamoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capuchin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Yamamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamamoto misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Capuchin has one of Yamamoto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Capuchin 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.
Yamamoto is chipping away with strikes.
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.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Capuchin is defending the strikes.
Yamamoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Capuchin down.
Capuchin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Capuchin is looking for a sweep.
Yamamoto looks up at the clock and then as Capuchin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yamamoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yamamoto lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capuchin defending against the ground and pound.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Capuchin is defending the strikes.
Capuchin is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Capuchin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.#T4#
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
Yamamoto tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capuchin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Capuchin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Capuchin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capuchin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto with a nice head shot there.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is pushing down on Capuchin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Capuchin is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capuchin can do to turn this around?
Capuchin tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamamoto with shots to the head and body - Capuchin looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Yamamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Yamamoto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Capuchin because Yamamoto loaded up on that one.
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Capuchin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Capuchin is blocking nicely.
Capuchin is controlling Yamamoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Capuchin is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Capuchin wants to improve his position but Yamamoto is controlling well.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Capuchin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but Capuchin defending well.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Capuchin is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capuchin defending well though.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capuchin defending well though.
Yamamoto working Capuchin over with strikes.
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 Capuchin's temple.
Yamamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamamoto working Capuchin over with strikes.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Capuchin is blocking nicely. #T3#
Capuchin has hold of Yamamoto's hands but Yamamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Capuchin dodges it nicely.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Capuchin is defending well.
Yamamoto working Capuchin over with strikes.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Capuchin dodges it nicely.
Yamamoto slips a nice elbow through Capuchin's hands, connecting with Capuchin's forehead.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capuchin defending well though.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Capuchin is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capuchin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Capuchin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto slips a nice elbow through Capuchin's hands, connecting with Capuchin's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Capuchin dodges it nicely.
Yamamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Capuchin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto 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.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Capuchin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Capuchin avoids it well and moves away.
Capuchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Capuchin is out of range.
Capuchin swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Capuchin.
Capuchin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capuchin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamamoto momentarily.
Yamamoto takes one on the button.
Capuchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Capuchin sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Capuchin.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Capuchin is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Capuchin's midsection.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Capuchin. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Capuchin scores with a punch to the head.
Capuchin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Capuchin swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
#TD#
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Capuchin's guard.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Capuchin's head.
Capuchin keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
Yamamoto landing strikes.
Capuchin is not content to let Yamamoto control the position. #T2#
Capuchin parries the strikes from Yamamoto easily there. Yamamoto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Capuchin to escape.
Yamamoto lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Yamamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capuchin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yamamoto.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
Capuchin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capuchin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Capuchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamoto is chipping away with strikes.
Yamamoto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yamamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Capuchin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yamamoto cracks Capuchin with a big right hand but Capuchin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Capuchin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Capuchin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Yamamoto looks up at the clock and then as Capuchin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yamamoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Capuchin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Capuchin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Capuchin's head but Capuchin avoids it well.
Yamamoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Capuchin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capuchin parries the strikes from Yamamoto easily there. Yamamoto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Capuchin to escape.
Yamamoto wants to control but Capuchin is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Capuchin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Capuchin misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Capuchin sprawls and moves away.
Capuchin throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capuchin.
Capuchin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Capuchin.
Capuchin throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capuchin cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
Capuchin slips under a jab.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Capuchin throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Capuchin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Capuchin takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Capuchin avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Capuchin misses the target.
Yamamoto catches Capuchin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Capuchin scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Capuchin throws out a powerful jab.
Capuchin misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capuchin.
Capuchin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Capuchin looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Capuchin throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcel Capuchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yamamoto gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto wants to control but Capuchin is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto is really struggling to control Capuchin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Check out the look on Yamamoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yamamoto grinds an elbow into Capuchin's temple.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Capuchin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Yamamoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yamamoto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capuchin defending against the ground and pound.
Yamamoto in side control, throwing shots but Capuchin defends.
Yamamoto wants to control but Capuchin is keeping him busy.
Capuchin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yamamoto landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Capuchin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto cracks Capuchin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Yamamoto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yamamoto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Capuchin is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Capuchin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yamamoto.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
Capuchin is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Capuchin defending against the ground and pound.
Yamamoto cracks Capuchin with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Capuchin misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Capuchin throws a shot to the body.
Capuchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Capuchin looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Capuchin just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Capuchin sprawls and moves away.
Capuchin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capuchin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Capuchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capuchin's waist but Capuchin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capuchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
A swing and a miss from Capuchin.
Marcel Capuchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capuchin just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Capuchin misses.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Capuchin avoids it well and moves away.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Capuchin.
Capuchin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Capuchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Capuchin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcel Capuchin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capuchin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto digs a good hook to Capuchin's body.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Capuchin misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Capuchin.
Good exchange - Capuchin coming out on top.
Capuchin connects with a body shot.#TD#
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capuchin quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capuchin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto. #T3#
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capuchin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Capuchin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamamoto is thwarting Capuchin's attempts to control the position.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Capuchin has hold of Yamamoto's hands but Yamamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto working Capuchin over with strikes.
Yamamoto stops Capuchin from getting back to his feet.
Capuchin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yamamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto winds up and cracks Capuchin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Capuchin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capuchin's head.
Yamamoto working Capuchin over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcel Capuchin.
I think Yamamoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Kotetsu Yamamoto stared into the camera and said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
In defeat, Marcel Capuchin stepped up to the mic, saying 'He bit me when the ref wasn't looking! Look at these bite marks!'.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Yamamoto takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Still in the clinch, Yamamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamamoto digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto 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.
#R2#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is staying tight to Yamamoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yamamoto wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamamoto tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Yamamoto is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Yamamoto prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamamoto to see if he's OK.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Yamamoto denies him.
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy. #T4#
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Yamamoto is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Yamamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control here.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rollo Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Gracie clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamamoto.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #T3#
Yamamoto takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
#CL#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamamoto up against the cage.
Gracie trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Yamamoto tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
It looked like Yamamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Yamamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch position.
Gracie tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
As Gracie looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Yamamoto.
Gracie trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Yamamoto tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamamoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yamamoto. #T2#
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto stalling.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Gracie shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch position.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.#T4#
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto had his way with Rollo Gracie in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamamoto jabs at Gracie's body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamamoto defends it well.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Yamamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamamoto's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Yamamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie prevents Yamamoto from getting the reversal.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Yamamoto doesn't allow it.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Yamamoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamamoto stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
I think Yamamoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tripplet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto is fighting to break Tripplet's control of his arms but Tripplet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripplet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Tripplet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Tripplet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto cracks Tripplet with a solid left hand.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Tripplet keeps moving.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tripplet is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tripplet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripplet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto pushes down on Tripplet's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Tripplet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tripplet moves into full guard.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Tripplet blocks nicely.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tripplet's head.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Tripplet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tripplet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tripplet is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Tripplet looking to control.
Tripplet controlling Yamamoto's posture. #T4#
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tripplet keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Tripplet has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
Yamamoto works over Tripplet with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripplet has wrist control.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tripplet is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Tripplet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tripplet throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Tripplet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Tripplet gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Tripplet manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripplet is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Tripplet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Tripplet blocks nicely.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep. #T1#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripplet has wrist control.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Tripplet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripplet trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tripplet is one step ahead there.
Tripplet is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tripplet's guard. #REVB#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Tripplet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto postures up in Tripplet's guard and throws a big left but Tripplet blocks it.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto trying to control but Tripplet is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tripplet's head.
Tripplet pulls Yamamoto in to control the position.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Tripplet controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is in close to Tripplet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tripplet covers up, he's hurt! Yamamoto keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yamamoto and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto is the new featherweight champion!
Kotetsu Yamamoto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We are NJPW!!!'.
In defeat, Bruce Tripplet stepped up to the mic, saying 'This lose is hard to accept. Gonna step back and reevaluate my game plan and training and broaden my skill set. I will be back stronger then ever for MY BELT'.
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Event:
HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rafki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafki 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 Rafki off to one side.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miues Rafki.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Rafki's defenses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rafki.
Yamamoto pushes Rafki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rafki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yamamoto's coaches at Rings Russia have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yamamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rafki seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Rafki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rafki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto leaves Rafki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rafki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad. #T1#
Rafki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Rafki with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Rafki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Rafki avoids it well.
Rafki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Rafki persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rafki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Rafki ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rafki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Rafki looks winded!#TD2#
Rafki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Yamamoto pushes Rafki off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rafki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Rafki tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rafki walks into a left hand.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rafki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Rafki on that attempt.
Rafki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Rafki slips the punch.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Rafki's head but Rafki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rafki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafki moves away.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miues Rafki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Rafki shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto works Rafki's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a combination. Rafki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rafki shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Rafki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Rafki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafki has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rafki thinking.
Yamamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rafki has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto cracks Rafki with a nice body shot.#T1#
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Rafki has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miues Rafki.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Rafki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafki's gas tank.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Rafki avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Rafki blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto stalling.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafki is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rafki tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafki is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Rafki.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Rafki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Rafki controls the action.
Yamamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamamoto is leaning against Rafki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafki can do to turn this around?
Rafki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rafki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes Rafki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Rafki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto is working Rafki over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafki is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamamoto lands a big right hand that drops Rafki! The killer instinct kicks in and Yamamoto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An intense looking Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 55
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Funk stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with an open hand slap.
Funk misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funk circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Funk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand #TD#
and Funk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto controlling the position.
Funk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funk throws a big right hand that misses.
Funk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk.
Funk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in close to his closed guard and prevents Funk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto controlling Funk's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head. It's preventing any offense from Funk, at least for the moment.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Funk isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Funk counters with a shoot takedown. Yamamoto fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Yamamoto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Funk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamamoto. #T3#
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Funk.
#TD#
Funk wants the takedown. Yamamoto is fighting it off but Funk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamamoto's guard against the cage.
Funk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Yamamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funk postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
Funk landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
Funk scoring with some ground and pound.
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Funk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Funk postures up and lands a big shot to Yamamoto's brow.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Yamamoto kicks Funk off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto connects with a single shot there.
Funk defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Funk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Funk was well out of range.
Funk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Funk is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Yamamoto is controlling Funk's posture.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funk connects with a couple of short punches.
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto is trying to keep Funk in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Funk wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Funk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Funk feinted with a counter takedown.
Funk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Funk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Funk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamamoto is trying to defend but Funk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Funk is controlling well.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamamoto defending well though.
Funk is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
Yamamoto has hold of Funk's hands but Funk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Funk tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Funk's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
Funk throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Funk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Funk shoots and misses
and Funk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Funk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto works Funk's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto cracks Funk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Funk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
Yamamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yamamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funk.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control but Funk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yamamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Funk prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Funk winds up and cracks Yamamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Funk throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Funk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Yamamoto kicks Funk off and gets back to his feet.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.#T4#
Funk fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Funk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funk trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamoto.
Funk is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Funk attempts a counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Yamamoto jabs Funk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Funk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamamoto's guard.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funk is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yamamoto controls Funk momentarily but Funk frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Funk on that attempt. #TD#
Funk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funk is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.#T3#
Yamamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funk is working away from the top position though.
Funk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto wants to control but Funk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamamoto is positioning himself well to prevent Funk advancing to mount.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Terrence Funk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamamoto defending well though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
Funk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Funk tries to counter with a takedown but Yamamoto is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Funk on that attempt.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Funk has managed to clinch.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamamoto works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Funk avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets through Funk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto presses Funk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funk is looking for a takedown.
Funk wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamamoto digs a right hand underneath Funk's ribcage. Funk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funk up against the cage.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kotetsu Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Funk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but Funk is controlling well.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Funk is in close to Yamamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Funk's head. It's preventing any offense from Funk, at least for the moment.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terrence Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Funk is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto pulls Funk in to control the position.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Funk is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range.
Funk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Funk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto is the new featherweight champion!
Kotetsu Yamamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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