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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Yamate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green moves out of range as Yamate throws a body kick.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamate.
Yamate feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Yamate tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamate tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamate lands a head kick!
Green takes a swing at Yamate's ribcage but misses. #T1#
That kick from Yamate tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamate looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Green cracks the inside of Yamate's front leg.
Yamate throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Green clinches up with Yamate and pushes him back against the cage.
Green effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Green jumps into guard, dragging Yamate to the mat.
#ES2#
Green wriggles free and stands up.
Yamate checks a leg kick.
Yamate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yamate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Green blocks a head kick by Yamate.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green misses with a head kick.
Yamate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamate moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Yamate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yamate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Kojito Yamate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Green clinches. #TD2#
Yamate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Green is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yamate to the mat. Yamate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Green working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Green lands a couple of elbows.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yamate looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamate, not yet. #T3#
Green stands up over Yamate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green stands up over Yamate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Green stands up and waves to Yamate to follow him.
Yamate scoring well with a low kick there.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamate on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamate's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamate tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Green gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Green pushes Yamate up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Yamate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Green gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Green forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamate tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Green controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Green maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yamate could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Green has cracked it and Yamate is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Green!
After the big win, Jeff Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Todev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamate connects with a high kick.
Yamate slips a jab and a cross from Todev.
Todev tries to bum rush Yamate with a series of wild strikes but Yamate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todev works over Yamate's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Kojito Yamate has been cut.
Yamate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todev throws a sloppy head kick and Yamate moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Yamate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todev wants to break free but Yamate has control.
Yamate misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamate is leaning against Todev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yamate. #TD2#
Yamate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Todev uses from the top position.
Todev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Todev wants to stand but Yamate is controlling the position.
Yamate trying to control but Todev is working from the bottom.
Yamate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yamate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamate is looking to take a break and control but Todev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Yamate seems content to control.
Todev is not content to let Yamate control the position.
Todev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamate.
Yamate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Todev is trying to stand up here but Yamate is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kojito Yamate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todev is breathing heavily.
Todev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Yamate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Yamate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Todev's defenses.
Yamate lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Yamate jumps into guard, dragging Todev to the mat.
Yamate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todev is one step ahead there.
Yamate is trying to keep Todev in close.
Yamate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Yamate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamate is trying to control. Todev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamate stops Todev from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Yamate seems content to control.
Yamate wants to take a breather but Todev is having none of it.
Yamate is controlling the pace.
Yamate prevents Todev from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kojito Yamate's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Yamate drives through and clinches with Todev against the cage.
Todev takes an elbow to the temple.
Todev wants to break free but Yamate has control.
Yamate jumps guard but Todev stands there with Yamate around his waist. Yamate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamate keeps control of Todev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Todev being controlled against the cage.
Yamate tries to pull guard but Todev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Yamate decides to pull guard. #T1#
Todev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamate is proving hard to escape from.
Yamate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamate working a defensive guard here.
Todev won't allow Yamate to sweep him here.
Todev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Todev wants to stand and escape but instead Yamate has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Todev keeping moving, preventing Yamate from controlling successfully.
Kojito Yamate has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Yamate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Todev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yamate manages to move to mount!
Yamate wants to control the pace but Todev is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Todev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Todev is squirming around, avoiding Yamate's attempts to control the action.
Todev blocking the ground and pound.
Yamate tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todev is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamate controlling the pace for now.
Todev is trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamate lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Todev hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kojito Yamate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamate.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamate checks a leg kick.
Yamate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamate lands with a nice body kick.
Todev moves out of range of the body kick from Yamate.
Yamate avoids the head kick by Todev.
Yamate throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Yamate takes the fight into the clinch.
Todev wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Todev prevents a body shot from Yamate. #T1#
Todev takes an elbow to the temple.
Todev takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamate lands a shot to the body.
Todev working hard to break the clinch.
Todev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Todev's defenses.
Todev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Todev can't break the clinch.
Todev can't break the clinch.
Todev tries to break free but Yamate pushes him back against the cage.
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamate lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Todev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Todev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yamate can turn it around.
Yamate lands a shoulder strike.
Todev wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamate won't allow it.
Yamate lands an elbow just above Todev 's eye. #TD2#
Yamate lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamate wants to control from the top but Todev keeps moving.
Yamate stands and throws Todev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Todev is not content to let Yamate control the position. #T3#
Yamate prevents Todev from escaping the position.
Yamate is looking to take a break and control but Todev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamate content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamate wants to control but Todev is keeping him busy.
Yamate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Todev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kojito Yamate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Todev gets tackled into the cage by Yamate. Yamate maintains the clinch.
Ivan Todev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamate avoiding damage as Todev throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kojito Yamate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamate 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kojito Yamate!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kojito Yamate!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kojito Yamate!
Kojito Yamate wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Schultz checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamate throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Yamate throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Yamate saw it coming and moves away.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schultz is out of range and Yamate settles back down.
Schultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamate throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schultz.
Yamate throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Yamate shows good takedown defense.
Yamate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Yamate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamate throws a body kick that misses.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Yamate.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Yamate.
Yamate looks winded!
Yamate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schultz will feel that in the morning.
Yamate misses with a low kick.
As Yamate tries to get set, Schultz tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamate manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Yamate tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamate manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamate.#TD#
Schultz looking to score a takedown here. Yamate is defending well but Schultz drives through and ends up in Yamate's guard.
Yamate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schultz manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Schultz is taking a breather. Yamate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SU#
Schultz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Schultz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamate unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Yamate in a clinch.
#TD#
Schultz gets control of Yamate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schultz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Schultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Schultz stands up from Yamate's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamate throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Yamate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Yamate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Yamate.
Yamate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Yamate circles away.
Yamate tries to work over Schultz's front leg with a kick but Schultz checks it. #TD#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yamate napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Schultz decides to stand back up. Schultz steps back and let's Yamate get back to his feet.
Kojito Yamate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Schultz misses with a straight left.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.
Yamate thinks about the counter body kick.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Yamate misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Schultz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamate tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz tries to clinch but Yamate moves out of range.
Yamate steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schultz shoots in and drives through. Yamate sprawls well.
Schultz tries to clinch but Yamate moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yamate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schultz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamate throws a leg kick but Schultz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schultz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Yamate misses with a straight left.
Schultz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Yamate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamate is breathing heavily.
Schultz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schultz misses with a body kick.
Yamate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamate is just out of range.
Yamate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schultz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Yamate saw that one coming.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamate.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Kojito Yamate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Schultz looking to score a takedown here. Yamate is defending well but Schultz drives through and ends up in Yamate's guard.#T2#
Schultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Schultz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yamate, up you get!
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Yamate looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Schultz does it's job there.
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Yamate's belly button to the back.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamate 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.
Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Yamate.
Schultz feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Yamate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamate throws a leg kick #TD#
and Schultz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Schultz gets to his feet - Yamate follows without any prompting.
Schultz dives in and grabs Yamate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamate pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamate sprawls well. He's pushed Schultz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schultz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamate avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Schultz is looking to land body kicks.
Kojito Yamate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Yamate.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamate's waist but Yamate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side.
Yamate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schultz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Yamate tenderised Schultz's leg. Schultz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Yamate gets caught napping as Schultz dives in and scores a takedown. Yamate manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yamate thows a leg kick but Schultz checks it #CL#
and Schultz moves into the clinch.
Yamate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz is trying to pull guard but Yamate has him pressed against the cage.
Yamate lands an elbow that stopped Schultz in his tracks for a moment.
Schultz is looking to control Yamate's arms but Yamate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schultz has his back to the cage.
Schultz taking a breather. #BC2#
Yamate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Yamate.
Kojito Yamate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schultz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Schultz gets to his feet. Yamate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Yamate swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Schultz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYamate.
Yamate slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Schultz scores with a takedown into Yamate's guard.#SU#
Schultz stands up and waves to Yamate to follow him.
Yamate feints and then cracks Schultz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down. #T2#
Schultz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamate swinging wildly here.
Schultz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Schultz forces Yamate back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Schultz stands up and waves to Yamate to follow him.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz.
Schultz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Yamate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schultz. #TD#
Schultz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schultz prevents Yamate from standing back up.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kojito Yamate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schultz'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.
Zackary Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Zackary Schultz.
I think Yamate 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kojito Yamate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
O Reilly tries to clinch but Yamate is having none of it.
Yamate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Yamate is having none of it.
It looked like Yamate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
O Reilly has managed to clinch.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Yamate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate lands an elbow inside.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Yamate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamate circles away quickly and effectively.
O Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Yamate moves into the clinch.
Yamate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Yamate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Yamate.
Yamate lands a nice elbow.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Reilly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamate is breathing heavily.
Yamate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Reilly as Yamate tries to tie him up.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
#T2#
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly lands an elbow inside that Yamate shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly blocks an elbow strike.
Yamate lands a knee to the head.
O Reilly avoiding damage as Yamate throws knees to the body.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Yamate.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow. #T3#
Yamate looking to throw knees to the head but O Reilly is blocking nicely.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
O Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
O Reilly prevents a body shot from Yamate.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamate tries to break free but O Reilly pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Reilly blocks a body shot from Yamate.
O Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamate's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Reilly lands an elbow inside.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
O Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eoin O Reilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamate tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
O Reilly clinches with his opponent.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamate just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Reilly's brow.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamate tries to land a knee to the head but O Reilly blocks with his arms.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate controlling the action here for a moment.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yamate misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamate misses with a punch to the body.
Yamate tries to work over O Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Eoin O Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
O Reilly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamate lands an elbow inside that O Reilly shrugs off.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike.
Yamate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Reilly.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
O Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamate's defenses. #T2#
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
Yamate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Yamate.
#T3#
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamate throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamate.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Yamate breaks the clinch.
Yamate swats away the attempt to clinch by O Reilly.
O Reilly wants to clinch up but Yamate keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by O Reilly misses
and Yamate counters with a good, hard body kick but O Reilly shrugs it off.
Yamate slips under a jab from O Reilly.#T4#
O Reilly throws a series of punches but Yamate avoids them all with ease.
O Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
O Reilly tries to keep at a distance but Yamate has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
#BC#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamate slips a jab and a cross from O Reilly.
Yamate connects with a solid leg kick.
Kojito Yamate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
O Reilly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamate.
Yamate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eoin O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
O Reilly moves out of range of the body kick.
O Reilly throws a series of punches but Yamate moves out of range.
O Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Yamate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamate.
Yamate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Reilly is keeping busy.#BC#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Reilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for O Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Yamate.
O Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kojito Yamate is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamate tries to land a front kick but O Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Reilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Yamate instigates a clinch.
O Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate tries a body shot but O Reilly blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate lands an elbow inside that O Reilly shrugs off.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate blocks the elbow strike.
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamate.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamate just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Reilly's brow.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Yamate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly lands an elbow inside that Yamate shrugs off.
Yamate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Reilly is defending well for now.
Yamate misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yamate blocks an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow. #T3#
Yamate avoids the elbow strike from O Reilly, against the cage.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamate working hard to break the clinch.
O Reilly lands an elbow just above Yamate 's eye.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly lands an elbow that stopped Yamate in his tracks for a moment.
O Reilly lands an elbow that stopped Yamate in his tracks for a moment.
Yamate dodges an elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly blocks the elbow strike.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
O Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
O Reilly dodges an elbow strike from Yamate.
O Reilly blocks the elbow strike.
Yamate misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
O Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamate's brow.
Yamate avoids a wild elbow strike from O Reilly.
Kojito Yamate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Reilly avoids the elbow strike from Yamate, against the cage.
O Reilly blocks the elbow strike.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Eoin O Reilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamate pushes off an throws an elbow but O Reilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eoin O Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Reilly 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoin O Reilly!
An intense looking Eoin O Reilly took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Dattebayo!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Yamate has closed the distance and engaged Petersen in a clinch.
Yamate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petersen.
Yamate lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Petersen jumps guard and drags Yamate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen 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#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Yamate defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1##SUB#
Petersen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Yamate has his hands clasped together but Petersen breaks the hold and Yamate is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jospeh Petersen!
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Event:
IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamate scores with a leg kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams looks to land a combination but Yamate avoids it well.
Yamate follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yamate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws a right hand that Yamate ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamate also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a series of punches but Yamate moves out of range.
Yamate wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Yamate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamate doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Yamate. Those never looked like landing.
Yamate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Yamate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamate manages to avoid it.
Yamate throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamate looks winded!
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!
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamate should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Kojito Yamate has been cut.
Yamate tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamate misses with the combination.
Yamate misses with a two punch combination.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Williams. #ROC#
Yamate is rocked!
Yamate loses concentration momentarily and Williams pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Yamate crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Williams finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Williams!
A very excited looking Ted Williams 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake avoids the head kick by Yamate.
Drake attempts a counter takedown but Yamate avoids it well and moves away.
Drake misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yamate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamate.
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drake misses with an elbow strike.
Drake avoiding damage as Yamate throws knees to the body.
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamate pushes off an throws an elbow but Drake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamate.
Yamate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamate stalling.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamate throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drake.
Yamate just leaning against Drake, taking a breather.
Yamate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake jumps guard but Yamate stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamate.
Yamate prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake can't break the clinch.
Yamate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamate lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilber Drake has been cut.#T2#
Yamate slows down the pace here.
Yamate lands a damaging elbow.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamate.
Yamate misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Yamate has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Yamate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamate avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamate let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Yamate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Yamate drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
Yamate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drake up against the cage.
Yamate misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Yamate digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamate throws an elbow but misses.
Yamate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Yamate pushes off an throws an elbow but Drake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drake prevents a body shot from Yamate.
Yamate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Yamate misses with a hook.
As Yamate tries to get set, Drake tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamate manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamate lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilber Drake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yamate scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamate tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
A left and a right from Yamate both land. Nice combination.
Yamate throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#
Drake is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Yamate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Yamate is controlling the position. #T1##BC2#
Yamate manages to break the clinch.
Kojito Yamate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake tries to clinch but Yamate moves out of range.
Yamate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilber Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake looks for a takedown but Yamate sprawls well.
Drake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamate throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamate throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Yamate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamate is breathing heavily.#T2#
Yamate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake dives in and grabs Yamate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamate pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to clinch but Yamate moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yamate.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamate counters with a straight right hand.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Yamate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Yamate rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yamate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from Yamate, against the cage.
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!
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamate has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Yamate has Drake pressed against the cage.
Yamate pushes off an throws an elbow but Drake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kojito Yamate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamate circles away.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Yamate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
An inside leg kick from Yamate misses.
Drake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamate manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamate defends well and Drake ends up having to push Yamate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Yamate responds with a good body kick, but Drake manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Yamate up against the cage.
Yamate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Yamate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamate defends well and Drake ends up having to push Yamate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamate circles away.#CL2#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Yamate. Yamate maintains the clinch.
Yamate lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off.
Yamate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drake tries to circle away but Yamate has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojito Yamate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilber Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##CL2#
Yamate clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Yamate is controlling the position.
Drake dodges an elbow strike from Yamate.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Yamate has him pressed against the cage.
Yamate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Yamate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamate misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamate stuffs the takedown.
Yamate throws the kick towards the body but Drake avoids it.
Yamate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Yamate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Drake goes for a double leg but Yamate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamate continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamate.
Yamate lands a head shot.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake throws a body punch but Yamate moves out of range.
Yamate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Yamate pushes him off.
Yamate tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Yamate has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Yamate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamate has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Yamate.
Yamate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Yamate. #BC2#
Yamate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yamate closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
Yamate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamate lands a nice elbow.
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!
Drake blocks an elbow strike from Yamate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamate.
Yamate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Yamate has him pressed against the cage.
Yamate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamate leaning against his opponent.
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Yamate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojito Yamate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake wants to break free but Yamate has control.
Yamate tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Yamate is controlling the position.
Drake is trying to push Yamate away but Yamate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drake wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamate won't allow it.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamate misses with an elbow strike.
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Kojito Yamate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamate throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drake.
Yamate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kojito Yamate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kojito Yamate!
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