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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto clobbers Durham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yamamoto!
#TD#
Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Durham is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Durham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamamoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Durham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Yamamoto gets to his feet - Durham follows without any prompting. #TD#
Durham dives in and scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Durham isn't so interested in that idea.
Durham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durham with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Durham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durham is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Durham won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control.
Durham 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.
Durham moves into full mount! Yamamoto won't be happy about that!
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Yamamoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Durham. #T3##SUB#
Durham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto taking shots to the head.
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Durham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Durham shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durham avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Durham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Durham gets the takedown into side control.
Yamamoto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Durham working the ground and pound effectively.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Yamamoto taking shots to the head.
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Durham content just to control the position here.
Durham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yamamoto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Durham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Durham wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up.
Durham with shots to the head and body - Yamamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
James Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham controlling from the full mount.
Durham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yamamoto?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Durham tries to control but Yamamoto wriggling away.
Yamamoto really wants to buck Durham off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Durham is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Durham with good strikes from the mount here!
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yamamoto's face.
#T4#
Durham with shots to the head and body - Yamamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Durham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here. Durham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamamoto looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Durham dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Durham avoids nicely. #TD#
Durham shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Durham stops Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Durham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yamamoto won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Durham sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Durham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamamoto quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Yamamoto pushes Durham off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Durham stands up and waves to Yamamoto to follow him.
Yamamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durham wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Durham wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
Durham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minoru Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Durham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durham, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Durham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto throws a one two combo.
Dirksz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Dirksz backing up. Dirksz nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirksz misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirksz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diomar Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirksz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Dirksz.
#BC2#
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirksz or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Yamamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Dirksz tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Dirksz with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.
Dirksz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamamoto throws a one two combo.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Dirksz won't want to take too many of those.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dirksz.
Yamamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Dirksz shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dirksz wants to clinch but Yamamoto slips to the side
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Dirksz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto. #CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Dirksz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dirksz tries to clinch up
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Dirksz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diomar Dirksz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dirksz is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dirksz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamamoto pushes Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirksz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Dirksz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Dirksz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto throws a counter combo.
Dirksz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dirksz off to one side.
Dirksz looks to clinch
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Dirksz misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dirksz shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
A left and a right from Yamamoto both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dirksz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minoru Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirksz shoots in but no luck this time.
As Dirksz backs off Yamamoto throws a huge counter combo but Dirksz manages to avoid it all.
Dirksz misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Dirksz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Minoru Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dirksz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
Dirksz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dirksz backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Dirksz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Yamamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diomar Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yamamoto has hold of one of Dirksz's legs. Dirksz is fighting the takedown attempt but Yamamoto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dirksz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dirksz's guard.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dirksz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yamamoto rolls with it to try and escape but Dirksz cranks on the arm and Yamamoto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diomar Dirksz!
A very excited looking Diomar Dirksz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Yamamoto clinches.
Head is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Head throws an elbow but misses.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto gets underhooks to prevent Head's takedown attempt.
Head prevents Yamamoto from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Minoru Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
Head wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Head shoots in.
Minoru Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Yamamoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yamamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Head fails to land the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Head drives through with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Head is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Head cracks Yamamoto with a solid left hand.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head is in close to Yamamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Head is controlling him. #T4#
Head throwing strikes but missing.
Head is working Yamamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Head manages to pass to side control.
Head missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Head missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Head working Yamamoto over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yamamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Minoru Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Minoru Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
Yamamoto throws a solid leg kick but Head takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Yamamoto thows a body kick. Head tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamamoto pinned against the cage. Yamamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamamoto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yamamoto duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Head on that attempt.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Yamamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Head tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Yamamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Yamamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Head as he checks the leg kick.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Head.
Head tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Head gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been informed that Head has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Yamamoto forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Head has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Head has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Yamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
Head has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head is looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto can't break the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Head has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yamamoto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Head throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Head looking for the choke but no joy.
Yamamoto covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Head has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Head throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Head. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Minoru Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
As Head looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Head throws a head kick that Yamamoto semi-blocks.
Yamamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Head.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Head feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto stalks Head and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Head's face. Head staggers backwards, shaken.
Head fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Head.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Head is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Head shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Head prevents Yamamoto from standing back up.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Head seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crack Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to is feet but Head passes into side control.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Head is dominant here and he's now got Yamamoto's back!
Yamamoto covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Head is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Yamamoto is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crack Head!
Crack Head took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Yamamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cole backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Cole has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Yamamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##TD#
Yamamoto gets caught napping as Cole dives in and scores a takedown. Yamamoto manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cole stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.#BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto looks winded!
Yamamoto misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamamoto's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Cole stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cole wants to clinch.#T2#
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Yamamoto.
Minoru Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##CL2#
Yamamoto pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
Yamamoto tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto can't break the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minoru Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SU#
Cole stands up and beckons Yamamoto to join him on the feet. #TD#
Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Cole passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well. #SUB#
Cole is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Cole's cut.
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#
Cole takes one on the button.
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cole! He's out on his feet! Yamamoto rushes in and drops Cole with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minoru Yamamoto!
Minoru Yamamoto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Hudson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Yamamoto tests Hudson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hudson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hudson wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
#BC2#
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto cracks Hudson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hudson falls backwards against the cage. Yamamoto follows up with more strikes that drop Hudson to his knees. Yamamoto keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hudson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Yamamoto!
Minoru Yamamoto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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