Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Lange cracks a nice hook into Yamada's ribs.
Lange thumps Yamada with a low kick.
Lange lunges at Yamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamada's hand.
Lange looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Lange.
Yamada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamada off to one side.
Yamada looks winded!
Yamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lange. Lange obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lange.
That kick from Lange tenderised Yamada's leg. Yamada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lange connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange digs a good body shot into Yamada's ribs.
Lange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Yamada is rocked!
Lange throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Lange finish him?
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
Lange lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lange connects with a right hand. Yamada shakes it off.
Lange measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yamada! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Heinrich Lange!
Our winner, Heinrich Lange, 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.

Event: Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Yamada shoots in and drives through. Ki sprawls well.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but Ki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamada was covering up waiting for the punch and Ki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ki wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Ki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamada can't keep his opponent in guard - Ki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ki is looking to advance position but Yamada won't allow it.
Ki not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Yamada'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.
Yamada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamada keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ki 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.
Yamada missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Ki content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ki trying to pass the guard but Yamada defending well.
Ki controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ki is in Yamada's guard.
Yamada is looking to stand back up but Ki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yamada. #REVR##SUB2#
Ki is working for a kimura but Yamada is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Yamada is refusing to be controlled, as Ki sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ki is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Ki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ki throws a head kick that Yamada semi-blocks.
Yamada tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ki.
Ki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice takedown defense from Yamada. No joy for Ki on that attempt.
Yamada goes for a double leg but Ki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ki continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yamada closes the distance and clinches.
Yamada has Ki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamada tries to score a body lock takedown but Ki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ki pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ki has his hands on Yamada's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ki trying to keep a closed guard but Yamada is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yamada is defending well. Ki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yamada has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ki celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamada, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stout just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yamada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stout gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stout fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Stout looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yamada!
Yamada is looking to get back to his feet here but Stout is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yamada's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada staying busy and making it hard for Stout to control. #T1#
Stout might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Stout working for the choke.
Well, with Stout on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yamada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stout looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yamada taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Stout!

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
Yamada clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Yamada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts stalling in the clinch but Yamada improves position.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts tries to score with a low kick but Yamada moves his leg out of the way.
Yamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada misses with a takedown
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses the jab.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamada shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Yamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberts feints and then cracks Yamada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamada down.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Yamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Roberts. #T2#
Yamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamada gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamada with a body shot.
Isamu Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes Roberts against the ropes but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yamada darts in and clinches Roberts up against the ropes.
Roberts is trying to push Yamada away but Yamada has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Yamada prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Yamada has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Roberts.
Roberts works on Yamada's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch. #TD#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Yamada preventing the sweep. #T4#
Yamada stops Roberts from standing up.
Yamada throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamada's guard. Nice move by Roberts!#REVB#
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yamada's guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Yamada wants to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Roberts 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#
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamada doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roberts.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamada slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamada tries to clinch but Roberts moves away
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Max Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamada fails with the takedown
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts works Yamada's body with a nice hook.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Yamada's legs.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Yamada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamada tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamada.
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!
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Yamada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Yamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isamu Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts scores with a one two! Yamada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts. #T3#
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Yamada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberts lands with a kick to the temple. Yamada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Yamada is rocked!
A big right from Roberts misses.
Oh Yamada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Yamada seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roberts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roberts swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Yamada off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roberts swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Yamada shoots in.
Roberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Roberts.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamada rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Yamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts connects with a body shot that sends Yamada's belly button to the back.
Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.#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!
Roberts misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Yamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Yamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Yamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamada looks to clinch
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamada will feel that in the morning.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Yamada closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Roberts. #TD#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Yamada is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yamada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Max Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Roberts managing to control the position.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to stand up but Yamada is controlling him.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isamu Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Max Roberts!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Max Roberts!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Max Roberts!

Max Roberts wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Yamada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamada off to one side.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamada is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Yamada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Yamada on that attempt.
Marcio Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.#TD2#
Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez has control of Yamada's left arm, preventing Yamada from doing any damage.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alvarez'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.#T1#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Yamada tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamada fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Yamada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Yamada looks winded!#TD2#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez pulls Yamada in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Yamada drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Yamada off! Yamada jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez pulls Yamada in to control the position. #SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamada postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #T3#
Yamada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Yamada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yamada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Further stalling from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Yamada is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is pulling down on Yamada's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamada, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamada trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marcio Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Alvarez.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Yamada.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Yamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Yamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez is looking to slow Yamada down with leg kicks.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Yamada shoots in.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Yamada sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Yamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamada tries to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamada tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Yamada is breathing heavily.#T1#
Yamada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez pulls Yamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamada is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamada.
Alvarez seems keen to control Yamada's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alvarez continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for Yamada's leg but Yamada calmly moves out of range.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Marcio Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.
Yamada tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Yamada.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
Yamada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Yamada ends up having to push Alvarez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez 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 Yamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamada.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Yamada moves out of range easily.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick. #KD#
Alvarez waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yamada to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Yamada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez pushing down on Yamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamada is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamada!
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez takes Yamada's back.
Alvarez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yamada's body.
Yamada seems to have recovered his senses.
More hug and hope from Alvarez.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Yamada tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamada tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez thuds his shin into the meat of Yamada's side.
Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada checks a leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a nice body kick.
Yamada 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.
Yamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Yamada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Yamada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.#T1#
Alvarez tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Yamada saw it coming and moves away.
Yamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Yamada blocks a low kick nicely.
Marcio Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Yamada crumples to the floor! Alvarez milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcio Alvarez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcio Alvarez waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Ki gets caught napping as Yamada dives in and scores a takedown. Ki manages to retain guard.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Yamada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamada is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ki drops back looking for a leg! Yamada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamada manages to kick Ki off! Ki jumps back into Yamada's guard.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Ki from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Yamada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamada wants to stand up but Ki is controlling him.
Ki trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yamada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamada can't keep his opponent in guard - Ki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamada keeps working. #SUB2#
Ki wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Ki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yamada is looking to improve his position.
Ki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ki gets caught flat footed, as Yamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Yamada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Ki is stalling in the full guard.
Ki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yamada's guard.
Well, if Ki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada wants to control but Ki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Ki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ki pinned against the ropes. Ki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamada sets himself, and Ki steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamada avoids it this time.
Ki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ki is in Yamada's guard.
Yamada can't keep his opponent in guard - Ki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Ki trying to control from half guard but Yamada is working away.
Ki is pressing down on Yamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamada is holding on for now.
Yamada is trying to maintain the position but Ki is very close to passing his half guard.
Yamada wants to improve his position but Ki is controlling well.
Yamada is not content to let Ki control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ki is pressing down on Yamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamada is holding on for now.
Ki is thwarting Yamada's attempts to control the position.
Yamada is not content to let Ki control the position.#T3#
Ki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Isamu Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ki as Yamada shoots in.#TD2#
Ki 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.
Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamada, not yet.
Ki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamada is keeping the position for now.
Ki won't allow Yamada to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Yamada is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ki has his hands clasped together but Yamada extends and breaks Ki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yamada.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isamu Yamada!
Our winner, Isamu Yamada, 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.

Event: Bushido 47: Vilson vs Bunker 3
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Savitaipale finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Yamada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yamada is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savitaipale gets full guard.
Yamada postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamada is one step ahead there.
Yamada throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely. #T1#
Yamada postures up.
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.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard but Yamada manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Yamada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Yamada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savitaipale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savitaipale tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Savitaipale is trying to control Yamada's posture but Yamada avoids it.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Savitaipale is trying to control Yamada's posture but Yamada avoids it. #SUB#
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is not content to let Yamada control the position.
Savitaipale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Yamada keeps him under control.
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Yamada's head to control him but Yamada postures up.
Yamada prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#SUB#
Yamada is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.
Yamada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savitaipale defending well though. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savitaipale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamada.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Yamada advancing to mount.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
Savitaipale scores with punches from the back.
Yamada tries to roll but Savitaipale sticks to his back. #T4#
Yamada is covering up but some of the strikes from Savitaipale are getting through and doing damage.
Savitaipale lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yamada hold on?!
Yamada is trying to stand back up.
Yamada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savitaipale on the ground.
Savitaipale slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yamada rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
Savitaipale has Yamada flattened out and is raining down punches.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yamada!
Yamada takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Savitaipale lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamada grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Savitaipale is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Savitaipale gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Savitaipale gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Savitaipale apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Savitaipale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Savitaipale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yamada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Savitaipale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savitaipale has managed to get both his arms back between Yamada's legs - danger averted.
Savitaipale works over Yamada with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Savitaipale is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Yamada is rocked!
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Yamada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale is in close to Yamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamada seems to have got his legs back now.
Savitaipale stands up over Yamada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamada is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Yamada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Yamada's temple.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamada is looking to control Savitaipale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamada avoid being mounted?
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Yamada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Savitaipale working Yamada over with strikes.
Savitaipale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
Savitaipale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale scores with a big shot! Yamada's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yamada! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!

Event: Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Yamada fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes Kuznetsov against the ropes but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Yamada manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Yamada.
Yamada tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.
Yamada slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamada on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Yamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Kuznetsov is staying active underneath Yamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Kuznetsov trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamada.
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.
Yamada is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Yamada off but Yamada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yamada is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuznetsov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!#T2#
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.
Yamada can't escape the position.
Yamada keeps the fight on the ground as Kuznetsov tries to escape.
Yamada looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SU#
Kuznetsov decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Yamada throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Yamada.
Yamada slips a jab from Kuznetsov.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Yamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Yamada passes into half guard. #REVR#
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov trying to control here.
Yamada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuznetsov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yamada manages to mount him!
Yamada avoids the attempt from Kuznetsov to control.#SUB2#
Yamada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Yamada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Yamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep.
Kuznetsov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamada. #SUB2#
Yamada has hold of Kuznetsov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kuznetsov seems comfortable defending it but Yamada has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kuznetsov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kuznetsov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamada couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isamu Yamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Isamu Yamada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: B41: Akharraz vs. McCullen 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ki.#CL#
Yamada tries to keep at a distance but Ki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ki blocking some punches.
A short left from Yamada. #TD#
Ki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yamada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Ki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yamada knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yamada for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yamada has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yamada trying to get back to his feet but Ki is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Ki has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Yamada! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ki gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki 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.

Event: Bushido19: Lobtov vs Babajide
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Judah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Yamada.
Yamada lands a nice looking body kick.
Yamada misses with a leg kick
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Judah does no damage.
Judah swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Judah misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah lands a head shot.
Judah avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah scores with a body shot.
Jab by Judah.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamada with a poor takedown
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Judah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Judah misses with a body shot.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Judah throws a hook but Yamada avoids it easily.
Judah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamada throws a front kick aimed at Judah's knee but Judah avoids it well.
Yamada throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah sizes up Yamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Judah misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown. Judah fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judah keeping full guard, as Yamada tries to pass. #T4#
Yamada won't allow Judah to get back to his feet.
Yamada looking to pass the guard.
Yamada is looking to pass into half guard but Judah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Judah is in guard.#REVR#
Yamada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Judah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Judah misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judah's guard.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
Yamada trying to move into half guard but instead Judah has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Yamada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judah stacks Yamada 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 Judah!
Yamada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Judah tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Judah off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Yamada looking for the RNC.
Judah wants to control his opponent's hands but Yamada gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Yamada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judah is defending well though. Yamada let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Yamada is persistently looking for the submission but Judah is defending it well. #SUB2#
Yamada has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judah has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Yamada working for the choke.
Judah tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Yamada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judah is defending well though. Yamada let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Yamada patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Yamada has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judah has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Yamada goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Judah escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Judah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yamada! #T4#
Yamada is working to get back to half guard.
Yamada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yamada is looking to get back to full guard here but Judah has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yamada is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada being controlled for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Isamu Yamada 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. 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#
Judah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamada on the side of the head.
Judah throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Yamada with the counter takedown but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judah's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
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.
Judah wants to get back to his feet but Yamada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Judah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Isamu Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Yamada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamada is pushing down on Judah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Judah is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamada looks to land a strike but Judah avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yamada is looking to pass into half guard but Judah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Judah is in guard.#REVR#
Yamada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judah manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yamada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamada tries to pass to full mount but Judah defends it. #T2#
Judah is trying to control but can't.
Judah is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but Judah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamada to get the leverage.
Yamada is stalling here. Judah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yamada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Judah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yamada is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Yamada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yamada tries to pass to full mount but Judah defends it. #SUB2#
Yamada is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Judah as he works his way to full guard.
Judah is controlling Yamada's posture.
Yamada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Yamada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Yamada trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
Judah keeping full guard, as Yamada tries to pass.
Yamada advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Yamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Yamada is trying to work for a kimura but Judah is defending well.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yamada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Judah has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isamu Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamada 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isamu Yamada!
An out of breath Isamu Yamada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: B15: McCullen vs. Seung-Jin
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
McBoatFace throws a looping overhand right but Yamada ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBoatFace.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow McBoatFace down.
Yamada scores with a punch to the head.
McBoatFace throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McBoatFace misses the target.
McBoatFace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
McBoatFace misses with a hook #TD2#
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown. McBoatFace fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
McBoatFace keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
McBoatFace is looking to stand up but Yamada isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada advances to half guard.
Yamada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBoatFace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBoatFace's coaches at Cylon Training Academy 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.
Yamada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McBoatFace!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yamada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McBoatFace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McBoatFace shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Yamada is working for a guillotine from mount but McBoatFace frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Yamada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
McBoatFace wants to get back to his feet.
McBoatFace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Yamada has managed to slip his arm under McBoatFace's chin. This could be all over... yep, McBoatFace is tapping out! Submission win for Yamada.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isamu Yamada!
After winning the bout, Isamu Yamada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 9: Road to Gold R3
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Yamada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Takahashi gets a clinch.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but Takahashi has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yamada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yamada pulls guard effortlessly.
Takahashi postures up. #SUB#
Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamada wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Yamada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi won't allow Yamada to sweep him here.
Yamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takahashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamada is controlling him.
Yamada pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamada tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Yamada prevents Takahashi from improving his position.#T2#
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takahashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takahashi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamada wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Yamada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Yamada thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Takahashi trying to control here.
Yamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamada is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Takahashi wants to hold on but Yamada pushes him away.
Yamada wants to control but Takahashi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Takahashi controlling the position well. #T4#
Takahashi trying to control but Yamada postures up. #SUB#
Yamada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi 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.#SUB#
Yamada is working for a kimura but Takahashi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yamada is working for a submission of some sort.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Isamu Yamada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Yamada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamada slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Yamada takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Yamada counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takahashi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Yamada tries to move to mount but Takahashi blocks the move with his legs.
Yamada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takahashi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yamada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Isamu Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Takahashi defending against the ground and pound.
Yamada tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Yamada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Yamada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takahashi wants to control but Yamada postures up.
The ground and pound from Yamada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well. #SUB#
Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Yamada tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamada.
Yamada trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away. #T3#
Yamada advances nicely into full mount.
Takahashi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yamada. #SUB#
Yamada looking for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is having none of it.
Yamada thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Yamada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Takahashi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Takahashi shrugs it off.
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.
Yamada lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Yamada goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Takahashi turns into him and now he's in Yamada's guard. #SUB#
Yamada has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Yamada is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Yamada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada wants to improve his position but instead Takahashi has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Yamada looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Isamu Yamada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamada pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takahashi won't allow Yamada to pass to mount.
Takahashi is refusing to be controlled, as Yamada sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Yamada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Yamada is working for a kimura but Takahashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamada to get the leverage.
Takahashi trying to control but Yamada postures up.
Yamada trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yamada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamada throws a strike but Takahashi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yamada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamada.#T3##SUB#
Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamada tries to advance to mount but Takahashi denies him.
Kuzuri Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isamu Yamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamada works to advance to full mount. Takahashi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yamada trying to control but Takahashi is having none of it. #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.
Takahashi 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.
Yamada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamada wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada is working hard here to advance position.
Yamada blocks the strikes from Takahashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isamu Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamada, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isamu Yamada!
Our winner, Isamu Yamada, 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.

Event: Bushido 5: Road to Gold R2
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Yamada misses with the body kick
and Ulusoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamada takes one on the button.
Ulusoy looks to land a combination but Yamada avoids it well.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ulusoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Ulusoy - that landed with a thud.
Yamada wants to take the fight to the mat but Ulusoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cagatay Ulusoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ulusoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ulusoy defends it nicely.
Ulusoy is looking for a counter combo.
Cagatay Ulusoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yamada slips a jab from Ulusoy.
Yamada drops his hands momentarily and Ulusoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ulusoy takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Ulusoy cracks Yamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Yamada feints and then cracks Ulusoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ulusoy down.
Yamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ulusoy.
A leg kick checked by Ulusoy.#T2#
Ulusoy looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Yamada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ulusoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ulusoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamada is looking to slow Ulusoy down with leg kicks.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but Ulusoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamada tries for a takedown but Ulusoy circles away easily
enabling Ulusoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamada has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ulusoy counters by clinching up. #T3#
Ulusoy lands a nice uppercut.
Ulusoy is pressed up against the ropes. Yamada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulusoy down to the mat. Ulusoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ulusoy throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ulusoy's calf.
Yamada darts in looking for a takedown but Ulusoy gets double underhooks and turns Yamada into the ropes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow Ulusoy down.
Yamada feints and then cracks Ulusoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ulusoy down.
Ulusoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamada.
Ulusoy throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Yamada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ulusoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Ulusoy keeps moving.
Ulusoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ulusoy keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Ulusoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ulusoy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Yamada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Cagatay Ulusoy dominated 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.
#R2#
Ulusoy throws an overhand right that lands on Yamada's shoulder, as Yamada tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ulusoy. Those never looked like landing.
Yamada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ulusoy is fending him off so far but Yamada persists. Nope, Ulusoy circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Yamada. #T1#
Ulusoy misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Yamada counters with a shoot takedown. Ulusoy fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamada looking to pass the guard.
Ulusoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamada throwing strikes but missing.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulusoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulusoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamada on the ground.#T2#
Ulusoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ulusoy blocks the body kick.
Ulusoy throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Yamada.
We've been informed that Yamada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ulusoy wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Ulusoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ulusoy misses with a straight right. #T3#
Yamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Ulusoy misses the target.
Yamada takes one on the button.
Ulusoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ulusoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ulusoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamada circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yamada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ulusoy is able to avoid easily.
Ulusoy throws a hook to the side of Yamada's head but Yamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Ulusoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulusoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cagatay Ulusoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.
Yamada slips a straight right by Ulusoy.
Yamada with the counter takedown but Ulusoy avoids it easily.
Yamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulusoy swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Yamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamada.
Yamada advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Ulusoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ulusoy won't allow Yamada to pass to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isamu Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yamada avoids the body shot from Ulusoy.
Yamada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Yamada misses #CL#
and Ulusoy counters by clinching up.
Ulusoy misses with some punches.
Ulusoy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulusoy.
Ulusoy lands a right hand.
Yamada is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ulusoy to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulusoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Ulusoy.
Ulusoy throws a head punch that misses.
Yamada is trying to drag Ulusoy to the mat but Ulusoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cagatay Ulusoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Ulusoy.
Ulusoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Ulusoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ulusoy working aggressively here.
Ulusoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamada can do to turn this around?
Ulusoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada is working for takedown but Ulusoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but Ulusoy has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ulusoy to keep the fight standing.
Yamada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulusoy scores with a shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Ulusoy lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Ulusoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ulusoy to keep the fight standing.
Cagatay Ulusoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ulusoy.
A head punch on the inside from Ulusoy fails to land.
Yamada wants a takedown.
Ulusoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulusoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulusoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulusoy prevents it.
Ulusoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamada backwards. #T3#
Ulusoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulusoy.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulusoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulusoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulusoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yamada up against the ropes.
Yamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulusoy cracks Yamada with a nice body shot.
Ulusoy lands a left hand.
Ulusoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ulusoy. #T4#
Ulusoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulusoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulusoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulusoy is pressed up against the ropes. Yamada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulusoy down to the mat. Ulusoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Ulusoy.
Yamada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulusoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulusoy throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Yamada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ulusoy misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ulusoy defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cagatay Ulusoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ulusoy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cagatay Ulusoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cagatay Ulusoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 2: Road to Gold R1
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Judah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamada on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamada's guard now, I'm sure.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamada tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Yamada looking for a guillotine here but Judah defends easily.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully.
Yamada working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judah's guard. #REVR#
Yamada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Judah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamada controls the pace.
Yamada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Yamada 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.
Yamada is really struggling to control Judah but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Yamada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judah has momentary wrist control but Yamada slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada passes into half guard. #SUB#
Yamada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Judah sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yamada seems to be working for a kimura but Judah defends the submission attempt.
Yamada controlling the pace.
Yamada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Judah has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T3##SUB#
Yamada is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yamada throwing sloppy strikes.
Yamada is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Judah. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Yamada go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Judah tries to roll but Yamada sticks to his back. #SUB#
Judah preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yamada. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for a rear naked choke here but Judah reverses the position brilliantly into Yamada's guard!
Yamada controls Judah momentarily but Judah frees himself. #T4#
Yamada 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##SUB#
Yamada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Judah is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isamu Yamada!
Our winner, Isamu Yamada, 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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