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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rahl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yataro!
Yataro is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Rahl decides to stand back up. Rahl steps back and let's Yataro get back to his feet.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Yataro slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Rahl changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Yataro moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yataro takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Yataro cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Rahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Rahl coming out on top.#CL#
Rahl clinches up with Yataro and pushes him back against the cage.
Rahl lands with a light punch inside.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yataro lands a body shot. #BC#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yataro connects with a right hand. Rahl shakes it off.
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!#CL#
Rahl clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Rahl blocking some punches.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro throws a head punch that misses.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro is trying to break the clinch but Rahl has him pressed against the cage.
Yataro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahl.
Rahl has Yataro pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Rahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Rahl.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Yataro misses the jab.
Rahl misses with a right hand
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahl slips under a jab.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Rahl with an uppercut!
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
Rahl dips to his left and cracks Yataro with an uppercut!
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahl clobbers Yataro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahl moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.#CL#
Rahl rushes Yataro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yataro counter with a right hand. #T4#
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Yataro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Rahl. Beautiful body shot.
Yataro cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Yataro.
A punch lands to the side of Rahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yataro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Rahl's shoulder, as Rahl tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Rahl has Yataro up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Rahl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rahl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Rahl. Beautiful body shot.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Rahl changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl throws a nice looking combination but Yataro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Yataro with a jab.
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl misses with a body shot
letting Yataro counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rahl looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
Rahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yataro swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range.
Rahl moves out of range as Yataro strikes.
Yataro misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Rahl stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yataro to get to his feet.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Yataro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yataro defending well as Rahl loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Yataro misses.
Rahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yataro sprawls and moves away.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yataro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yataro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yataro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Yataro lands a jab to the head.
Rahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rahl wants to clinch up but Yataro keeps it at a distance.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Rahl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yataro pushes Rahl off looking to stand but Rahl dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Rahl escapes and gets back to his feet.
Yataro staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Yataro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahl is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahl takes a swing at Yataro's ribcage but misses.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Rahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Rahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl slips under a jab from Yataro.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yataro throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro lands a nice shot that snaps Rahl's head back.
Yataro with a jab.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Yataro's head.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Yataro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl jabs Yataro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl lands a jab to the head.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl cracks Yataro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Yataro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Rahl's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rahl.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Yataro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl walks into a jab.#CL#
Yataro gets tackled into the cage by Rahl. Rahl maintains the clinch.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahl.
Rahl effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rahl blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Darken Rahl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahl trying to stall but Yataro improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahl gets through Yataro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahl lands a shoulder strike.
Yataro blocks a body shot from Rahl.
Rahl blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro cracks Rahl with a nice body shot.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Rahl cracks Yataro with a nice body shot.
Rahl lands with a light punch inside.
Rahl pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahl can't find room to land a body shot as Yataro controls the action.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl stalling in the clinch but Yataro improves position.
Rahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Yataro lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Yataro fails to land.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by Rahl.
Yataro lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Rahl.
I was talking to Rahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rahl misses with the head strike.
Rahl blocks an uppercut.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Yataro ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
#T3#
Yataro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yataro takes one to the chin there.
Rahl needs to keep his hands up - Yataro had a free shot at his head there.
Rahl scores with a three punch combo!
Yataro throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
Rahl misses with a jab to the body
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl throws a shot from downtown. Yataro moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Rahl.
Yataro takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Yataro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Rahl misses with a double jab
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Yataro.
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 Darken Rahl.
I think Yataro 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Our winner, Takayama Yataro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Jurgensen Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Yataro's ribcage. Yataro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yataro blocks it with crossed arms.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yataro tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Good body shot from Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yataro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jurgensen Sanchez or not.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yataro tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yataro tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yataro slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Yataro moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yataro counters with a right hand to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Yataro.
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!
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
As Yataro backs away, Jurgensen Sanchez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Yataro 's knee.
Yataro throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Yataro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a hook. Yataro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Yataro avoids the punch easily.
Yataro blocks a head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
#T3#
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Yataro. #CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes Yataro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Yataro in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Takayama Yataro has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro lands a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurgensen Sanchez's elbow.
Yataro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yataro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Yataro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Yataro.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right. #CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yataro, pushing him back against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yataro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yataro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Yataro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takayama Yataro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a kick to the body
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yataro if he has to take too many more of those.
Yataro misses with a straight left.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yataro avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro lands a jab to the nose.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Yataro throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Yataro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yataro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Yataro moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yataro's head.#CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets through Yataro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jurgensen Sanchez on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents Yataro from breaking the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice elbow. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Yataro cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Jurgensen Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jurgensen Sanchez or not. #BC2#
Yataro breaks from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Yataro cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Yataro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Yataro avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
Yataro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yataro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Yataro.
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez misses
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Yataro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yataro.
Yataro lands with an overhand left.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yataro's head.
Yataro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jurgensen Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yataro misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Yataro right on the nose. Yataro blinks but takes it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jurgensen Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Yataro controls his hands.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takayama Yataro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yataro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yataro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro throws out a counter right but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro lands with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Jurgensen Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Yataro with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Yataro throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Yataro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Yataro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yataro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Yataro moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Jurgensen Sanchez's ribs.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Yataro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Yataro strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Yataro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yataro throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Yataro misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses
and Yataro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Yataro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Yataro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jurgensen Sanchez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jurgensen Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Yataro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Yataro blocking some punches.
Yataro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez obliges.
Yataro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgensen Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yataro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tournament ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yataro clobbers Tournament with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.
Tournament tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Tournament darts in trying to clinch
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tournament wants to clinch up but Yataro keeps it at a distance.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Yataro circles away and keeps his distance.
Yataro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
Tournament tries to clinch but Yataro moves away
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Yataro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Yataro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tournament has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yataro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
Yataro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands with a right to the head.
Yataro lands with a left to the head.
Yataro lands a shot to the body.
Yataro lands a right hand.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Yataro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tournament backwards. #ROC#Tournament is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yataro avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Yataro avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Yataro.
Yataro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tournament is still on wobbly legs! Can Yataro finish him?
Yataro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Yataro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yataro's defenses.
Yataro avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Yataro breaks the clinch.
Tournament uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tournament tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Yataro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Tournament clinches with his opponent.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Yataro 's eye.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
Yataro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yataro scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Yataro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yataro lands with a short shot to the head.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Yataro.
Yataro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a right hand.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro scores with a shoulder strike.
Yataro is leaning against Tournament and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Yataro.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Yataro blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Yataro on the inside.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Yataro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Yataro as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yataro.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tournament or not.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yataro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Yataro.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yataro's brow.
Yataro lands an uppercut.#BC#
Yataro breaks from the clinch.
Yataro swats away the attempt to clinch by Tournament.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tournament avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook.
Tournament moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
Tournament tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Tournament keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Tournament uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Tournament takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tournament fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yataro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of Tournament's head but Tournament sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tournament steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Tournament wants to clinch up but Yataro keeps it at a distance.
Yataro is looking to counter punch.
Qfc Tournament is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tournament manages to avoid it.
Yataro tests Tournament's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yataro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tournament clinches up with Yataro and pushes him back against the cage.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Yataro scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
Yataro digs a right hand underneath Tournament's ribcage. Tournament let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yataro is working Tournament over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yataro's brow.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yataro's brow.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Yataro scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tournament or not.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a hook that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Yataro avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Takayama Yataro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tournament's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yataro lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yataro cracks Tournament with a nice body shot.#T2#
Yataro blocks an elbow strike.
Yataro is leaning against Tournament and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Yataro on the inside.
Yataro avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
#BC#
Yataro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and clinches.
Yataro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yataro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro pushes Tournament back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yataro blocks the elbow strike.
Yataro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yataro lands with a right to the head.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Yataro blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Yataro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Yataro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yataro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tournament backwards. #T3#
Yataro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tournament's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tournament drops to his knees and Yataro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Yataro lands with a cross.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Doctore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doctore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yataro misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Doctore counter with a right hand.
Doctore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yataro in his tracks.
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
letting Yataro counter with a right hand.
Doctore moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro throws an off balance right hand
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Doctore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yataro misses with a shot to the body
and Yataro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro staying out of range there.
Yataro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot
and Doctore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doctore throws a wild body kick that Yataro sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Doctore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yataro digs a good body shot into Doctore's ribs.
Yataro misses with a jab to the body
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
Doctore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
Doctore throws a sloppy body shot
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
It looked like Doctore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Doctore staying out of range there.
Doctore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of Doctore's head but Doctore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yataro misses with a left hand
and Doctore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doctore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore blocks a jab.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doctore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doctore moves forwards but Yataro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doctore punishes Yataro's body with a nice straight punch.
Doctore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doctore lands a jab-cross combination.
Doctore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Yataro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Doctore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yataro.
Yataro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doctore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Yataro.
Yataro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Doctore is rocked!
Doctore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doctore.
Doctore throwing a counter right hand but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Doctore slips a straight right by Yataro.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Yataro as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Doctore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Doctore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Doctore looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
Doctore seems to have got his legs back now.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yataro thinking.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yataro. That snapped Doctore's head back.
Doctore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yataro lands a slapping body shot.
Doctore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro lands with a straight right. Doctore didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Yataro.
Yataro swings widly with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro scores with a nice head shot.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Yataro misses #KD#
and Doctore counters with a crisp one two that drops Yataro! Doctore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yataro to his feet! Yataro is in big trouble!
Doctore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
Doctore moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Doctore.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Yataro.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doctore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Yataro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro connects with a single shot there.
Doctore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yataro throws a hook but Doctore blocks it.
Yataro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDoctore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Doctore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doctore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doctore.
Yataro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doctore.
Doctore takes one on the button.#T2#
Yataro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doctore.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yataro punishes Doctore's body with a nice straight punch.
Doctore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doctore staying out of range there.
Yataro scores with a nice right hand.
Doctore with a jab.
Yataro throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Doctore moves out of range as Yataro strikes.
Doctore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Yataro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yataro cracks Doctore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yataro throws the left hand but Doctore avoids the punch easily.
Doctore seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Doctore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Doctore's shoulder, as Doctore tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Doctore saw that one coming.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Doctore's shoulder, as Doctore tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Yataro swings for the body but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Doctore misses its intended target.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doctore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yataro throws the left hand but Doctore avoids the punch easily.
Yataro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
Yataro misses with a jab to the body
and Doctore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Doctore's shoulder, as Doctore tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Doctore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yataro thinking.
Doctore is looking to wear down Yataro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doctore misses with a hook
letting Yataro counter with a right hand.
Yataro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Yataro.
Yataro drops Doctore with a huge uppercut! Doctore drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Yataro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
An out of breath Takayama Yataro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Yataro lands a jab.
Pike takes one to the side of the head.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Pike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yataro with a jab.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Pike with an uppercut!
Yataro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yataro tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
Pike tries to counter with a takedown but Yataro is quick to defend against it.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro scores with the left hand. Pike knows he should have avoided that one.
Yataro scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pike shoots in looking for a takedown. Yataro tries to sprawl out of it but Pike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yataro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro cracks Pike with a good jab.
Yataro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yataro lands the left hand.#T2#
Yataro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro lands a lovely overhand right.
Pike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Pike drops his hands momentarily and Yataro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yataro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Yataro scores with a hook.#ROC2#Pike is rocked!
Yataro catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Pike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pike 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Yataro steps into range and cracks Pike with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pike flops backwards and Yataro dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Yataro stands up and waves to Pike to follow him.
Yataro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike seems to have got his legs back now.
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Yataro misses with a hook.
As Yataro looks to move away, Pike throws a big counter combo but Yataro just gets out of the way.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Yataro.
Yataro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pike had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pike's head backwards.
Pike takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pike is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pike closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pike defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro lands with a cross.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yataro lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
Yataro lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Yataro.
Yataro connects with a nice looking jab.
Yataro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yataro.
Pike ducks right into an uppercut from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yataro.
Yataro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yataro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro cracks Pike with a good jab.#T2#
Yataro lands a head shot.
Yataro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pike to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pike looks to clinch but Yataro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pike taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
During a confident post fight interview, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Van Beest lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yataro doesn't seem phased though.
Yataro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Beest throws out the jab.
Yataro thuds his right hand into Van Beest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Beest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Beest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Beest throws a head kick but Yataro moves out of range.
Van Beest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Beest avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Van Beest moved out of range nicely.
Van Beest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Beest counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Beest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yataro avoids the head kick by Van Beest.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Beest throws out a loose jab but Yataro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Yataro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro cracks Van Beest with a good jab.
Van Beest slips under a jab.
Van Beest misses with an uppercut.
Yataro cracks Van Beest with a good jab.
Yataro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Yataro swings for the body but Van Beest moves out of range.
Yataro takes a swing at Van Beest's ribcage but misses.
Van Beest throws a big counter head kick but Yataro avoids it with no problem.
Van Beest connects with the punch.
Van Beest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Beest. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Beest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Van Beest.
Van Beest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yataro at a distance.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Van Beest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Beest is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yataro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yataro throwing a counter right hand but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Yataro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent'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!
Yataro throws the left hand but Van Beest avoids the punch easily.
Van Beest is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yataro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Beest stuns Yataro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Beest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Van Beest feints a counter leg kick.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Van Beest misses with a left hand
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Beest has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Van Beest misses the shot to the body.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from Van Beest.
Van Beest throws an overhand right that lands on Yataro's shoulder, as Yataro tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Van Beest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Van Beest cracks Yataro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Beest misses with a few strikes there.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Beest throws an overhand right that lands on Yataro's shoulder, as Yataro tries to avoid the shot.
Yataro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Beest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Beest! But no joy.#CL2#
Van Beest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Beest.
Yataro takes a shot to the head.
Van Beest misses with some punches.
#T3#
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Yataro.
Van Beest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Van Beest fails to land.
Van Beest blocks an uppercut.
Yataro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Beest prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Van Beest misses with the head strike.
Yataro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Beest lands an elbow just above Yataro 's eye.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Beest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Van Beest.
Yataro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Beest misses with a knee to the head.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Van Beest breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Beest is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Van Beest stuns Yataro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Beest scores with a jab to the body.
Van Beest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Van Beest.
A head kick by Van Beest misses
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Yataro backs off Van Beest throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Van Beest ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Yataro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Beest misses with a head kick.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Van Beest scores with a sloppy right hand. Yataro should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Yataro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Van Beest throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yataro counters with a nice body shot.
Van Beest throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Van Beest moves out of range as Yataro strikes.
Van Beest only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirk Van Beest will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yataro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Beest throws a low kick, looking for Yataro's leg but Yataro calmly moves out of range.
Van Beest misses with a looping left.
Van Beest lands with a good body shot.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Van Beest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Van Beest.
Van Beest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yataro's head.
Van Beest is looking to slow Yataro down with leg kicks.
Van Beest moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro scores with a hook.
Yataro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Beest.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
Yataro throws the left hand but Van Beest avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Beest connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Beest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Beest just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Van Beest misses with a jab to the body
and Yataro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Van Beest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yataro, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Beest lands a right hand.
Yataro scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Beest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yataro's elbow.
Van Beest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Beest misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Beest misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yataro as the two fighters clinch.
Van Beest misses with a body punch.
Van Beest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Van Beest breaks the clinch.
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Beest throws a right and a left that Yataro avoids nicely.
Yataro works the jab nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Beest.
Decent striking displayed by Van Beest there.
A head kick by Van Beest misses
and Yataro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Beest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yataro loads up on a big right hand but Van Beest slips the punch.
Van Beest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Van Beest moves away and avoids it.
Van Beest staying out of range there.
A jab from Van Beest misses.
Van Beest swings widly with a right hand
and Yataro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Beest lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Beest. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Beest misses the jab.
Yataro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Beest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Beest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yataro counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Van Beest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yataro.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Van Beest ducks down to avoid it.
Van Beest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Yataro lands with an overhand left.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Van Beest.
Takayama Yataro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Beest connects with a crisp jab.
Van Beest fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yataro on the side of the head.
Van Beest misses the shot to the body.
Van Beest looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Yataro finds it's way through Van Beest's defenses.
Yataro scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro throws a hook to the side of Van Beest's head but Van Beest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Beest's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yataro under the eye.
Van Beest misses with a leg kick
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Yataro throws an off balance right hand
and Van Beest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Beest throws a lazy head kick
and Yataro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yataro.
Van Beest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yataro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Beest on the side of the head.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Van Beest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Van Beest is rocked!
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Van Beest moved out of range nicely.
Van Beest tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Beest is still on wobbly legs! Can Yataro finish him?
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Beest seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Beest fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yataro on the side of the head.
Van Beest misses with a straight left.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Van Beest moves away and avoids it.
Van Beest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Beest misses with a straight right.
It looked like Yataro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirk Van Beest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Yataro swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with an uppercut. Yataro saw that one coming.
Van Beest connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Van Beest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
A short right from Yataro.
Yataro lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro lands a left hand.
#BC#
Yataro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Beest throws a series of punches but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yataro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro misses with a hook. Van Beest ducked under it nicely.
Yataro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Van Beest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Beest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beest misses with a hook.
Van Beest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Beest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yataro slips under a jab from Van Beest.
Yataro tests Van Beest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Beest lands a high kick!
Van Beest tries to clinch but Yataro is having none of it.
Yataro slips a jab and a cross from Van Beest.
Van Beest paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Beest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Beest pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Van Beest's shoulder, as Van Beest tries to avoid the shot.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Van Beest misses
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Van Beest's shoulder, as Van Beest tries to avoid the shot.
Van Beest throws an overhand right that lands on Yataro's shoulder, as Yataro tries to avoid the shot.
Van Beest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yataro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Beest misses with a hook.
Van Beest throws a leg kick but Yataro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Beest staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Van Beest.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Van Beest moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Van Beest misses
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro throws a hook but Van Beest avoids it easily.
Van Beest is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Van Beest darts in looking for a takedown but Yataro gets double underhooks and turns Van Beest into the cage.
Yataro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Beest misses with a head kick.
Van Beest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Beest throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yataro throws a hook but Van Beest avoids it easily.
Van Beest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yataro as he avoids it easily.
Van Beest looks to clinch
and Van Beest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Beest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Beest takes one to the chin there.
Van Beest misses with a looping left.
Yataro takes a swing at Van Beest's ribcage but misses.
Van Beest throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yataro misses its intended target.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Van Beest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Beest misses with an uppercut
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Beest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Beest lunges at Yataro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yataro's hand.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yataro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yataro throws out the jab.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Dirk Van Beest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yataro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a body punch
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Beest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yataro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Beest thinking.
Van Beest misses with a looping right.
Van Beest scores with a jab.
Van Beest moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Beest scores with a jab. Yataro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Beest 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!
After winning the bout, Dirk Van Beest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yataro's waist but Yataro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side.
A nice side step and Yataro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yataro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yataro throws out the jab.
Lalla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lalla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yataro but Yataro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Nice shot by Yataro.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
Lalla shoots in but Yataro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Yataro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lalla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Yataro, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Yataro against the cage but Yataro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yataro misses the jab.#T2#
Yataro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lallas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.#TD#
Lalla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lalla lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla stops Yataro from standing up.
Lalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lalla.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lalla lands a couple of digs.
Lalla postures up in Yataro's guard and throws a big left but Yataro blocks it.
Lalla is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yataro is keeping the position for now.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lalla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lalla is controlling him. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Lalla is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Yataro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Lalla connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lalla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lalla with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Nice body punch from Yataro. #TD#
Lalla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yataro tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Yataro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yataro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yataro is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Lalla winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Yataro is defending well.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla slips a nice elbow through Yataro's hands, connecting with Yataro's forehead.#T2#
Yataro is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him
Lalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yataro's head.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up.
#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla throwing shots but Yataro is blocking nicely.
Lalla 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.
Yataro is trying to stand.
Lalla winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Yataro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yataro sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yataro is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Yataro has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lalla.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lalla here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Lalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yataro sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Lalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yataro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yataro taking some punishment here, with Lalla in his half guard. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yataro looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yataro cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Yataro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yataro wants it to stay on the feet.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalla tried to counter with a leg kick but Yataro avoided it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
Yataro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lalla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yataro lands with a shot to the body.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalla counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Lalla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yataro quickly recovers to half guard.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lalla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Lalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Yataro defends the submission attempt.
Lalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Yataro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is looking to escape.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yataro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yataro defends it well.
Yataro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro has hold of Lalla's hands but Lalla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Lalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lalla is trying for a kimura here. Yataro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lalla wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Our winner, Jaro Lalla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yataro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yataro misses with a body shot
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Yataro.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand
and Yataro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yataro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Yataro misses.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Yataro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortythree's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.#T1#
Yataro swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Yataro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yataro catches Fortythree with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yataro misses with a jab to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree 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.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yataro with a body shot.
Yataro misses the jab.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Yataro's defenses.
Yataro cracks Fortythree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
It looked like Yataro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortythree.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree connects with a looping right hand.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Yataro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yataro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Yataro moves away and avoids it.
Yataro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Yataro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Fortythree is rocked!
Fortythree looks up at the clock. Bad move! Yataro lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fortythree. Yataro pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A very excited looking Takayama Yataro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating fails to land with a series of punches.
Yataro catches Cheating with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cheating throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yataro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cheating throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheating looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cheating takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cheating throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheating throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheating is breathing heavily.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body. Cheating takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheating takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Cheating is rocked!
Yataro cracks Cheating with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Takayama Yataro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Yataro.
Jun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Jun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jun staying out of range there.
Jun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro scores with a jab.
Yataro scores with a nice head shot.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Jun moved out of range nicely.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Jun moved out of range.
Jun tries to counter with a takedown but Yataro is quick to defend against it.
Yataro 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.#T1#
Yataro misses the jab.
As Yataro tries to get set, Jun tries to push him back and clinch up but Yataro manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Jun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yataro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yataro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully.
Jun is looking to work some ground and pound but Yataro has wrist control.
Jun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yataro wants to stand but Jun is controlling the position.
Jun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jun won't allow Yataro to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jun lands a couple of elbows.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Jun works over Yataro with some ground and pound from guard.
Jun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jun is controlling him.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Jun is having none of it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jun.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up.
Jun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yataro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
Yataro takes a swing at Jun's ribcage but misses.
Jun tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Yataro connects with the punch.#TD#
Jun feints and as Yataro raises his hands in defense, Jun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yataro wants to stand up but Jun is controlling him.
Yataro being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro wants to stand up but Jun is controlling him.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jun postures up in Yataro's guard and throws a big left but Yataro blocks it.
Jun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yataro is looking to stand up but Jun isn't so interested in that idea.
Jun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Jun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Yataro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jun 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.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up.
Jun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but Jun is having none of it.
Jun is looking to work some ground and pound but Yataro has wrist control.
Jun won't allow Yataro to get back to his feet.
Jun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jun lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun prevents Yataro from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro catches Jun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jun.
Yataro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jun moves away from the strike by Yataro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun staying out of range there.#TD#
Yataro gets caught napping as Jun dives in and scores a takedown. Yataro manages to retain guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jun trying to control but Yataro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jun throws a big elbow that misses.
Yataro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jun is controlling him.
Jun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun stops Yataro from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jun closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Jun jumps guard.
Yataro wants to stand but Jun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yataro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yataro wants to stand and escape but instead Jun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Yataro wants to get back to his feet but Jun passes into half guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jun connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Jun is keen to just control but Yataro is a slippery customer.#T3#
Jun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Jun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yataro is refusing to be controlled, as Jun sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jun connects with a nice short shot to Yataro's temple.
Yataro is staying active underneath Jun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
#SUB#
Jun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jun winds up and cracks Yataro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jun stops Yataro from getting back to his feet.
Jun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
#T4#
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jun throwing shots but Yataro is blocking nicely.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Jun drops an elbow to the side of Yataro's head.
Yataro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yataro is trying to escape back to his feet but Jun uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jun trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.
Yataro is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yataro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
Jun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jun landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Jun dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yataro as he connects with a hook.
Yataro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Jun fails with the takedown
and Yataro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yataro connects with a right hand. Jun shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
As Yataro tries to get set, Jun tries to push him back and clinch up but Yataro manages to avoid the attempt.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Jun tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yataro throws out a powerful jab.
Takayama Yataro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Yataro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jun dives in for a single leg takedown but Yataro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Jun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yataro throws a body punch but Jun moves out of range. #T2#
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Yataro misses.
Jun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Yataro throws a jab when Jun was well out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.
Yataro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jun showed some decent athleticism there.
Jun trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yataro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jun.
Jun prevents Yataro from standing back up.
Jun working over Yataro with some ground and pound. Yataro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Jun seems content to control.
Jun lands strikes from half guard.
Jun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Jun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yataro wants to get back to his feet.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jun. #T4#
Yataro is trying to stand.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jun is keen to just control but Yataro is a slippery customer.
Jun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro pushes Jun off looking to stand but Jun dives back in and keeps control.
Jun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yataro is trying to stand.
Jun slips a nice elbow through Yataro's hands, connecting with Yataro's forehead.
Jun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yataro is looking to escape.
Jun controlling the action here.
Jun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yataro keeps working.
Yataro looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takayama Yataro.
I think Yataro 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takayama Yataro!
A relieved looking Takayama Yataro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Demolition 8 - TBA
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Knox avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Yataro's head but Yataro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Yataro blocking some punches.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Yataro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage. #BC2#
Yataro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Yataro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Yataro misses with a right hand #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Yataro.
A short right from Yataro.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries to work over Yataro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yataro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yataro tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yataro up against the cage.#BC2#
Yataro breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Yataro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
A jab from Yataro misses.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox slips a jab from Yataro.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro throws a shot to the body.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox slips under a jab.
Yataro throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Yataro lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Yataro counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Knox misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#T4#
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yataro's hands.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yataro.
Yataro throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox slips a straight right by Yataro.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Yataro throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Yataro throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Yataro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox slips under a jab.
Yataro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yataro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox thuds his right hand into Yataro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Yataro throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yataro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Yataro misses its intended target.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yataro misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
#T2#
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yataro thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Yataro throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox jabs Yataro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yataro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Yataro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Yataro throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. #CL2#
Yataro has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Yataro controls his hands.
Yataro letting Knox take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Knox tries to work over Yataro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Yataro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox misses with some punches.
Yataro blocks a body shot from Knox.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A hook to the body from Yataro.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Yataro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro lands with a light punch inside.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body.
Yataro lands with a short shot to the head.
Yataro throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox scores with a jab. Yataro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yataro throws out the jab.
Yataro works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Yataro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yataro takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Knox misses.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
#T1#
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yataro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yataro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yataro misses with a shot to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yataro lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yataro swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Yataro.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yataro.
Yataro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Yataro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Yataro lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Yataro throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch.
Jab from Knox.#T3#
Nice body punch from Yataro.
Yataro moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox sizes up Yataro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Eta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yataro swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Yataro lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox slips under a jab from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook.#T4#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Yataro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yataro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yataro connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Yataro misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Yataro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yataro throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takayama Yataro.
Well Yataro 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yataro's guard.
King 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.
Yataro looking for a sweep. Not yet Yataro, not yet.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yataro has King pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Yataro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Yataro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yataro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Yataro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
It looked like Yataro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Yataro drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Takayama Yataro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Yataro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Yataro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King slips a straight right by Yataro.#T2#
Yataro lands with a right hand.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thuds a left hand into Yataro's body.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King missing with a left hand there. Yataro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by King.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yataro pinned against the cage. Yataro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from King.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King takes a swing at Yataro's ribcage but misses. #T3#
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lunges at Yataro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yataro's hand.
King punishes Yataro's body with a nice straight punch.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yataro.
Yataro is looking to counter punch.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Yataro's head back.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King takes one to the chin there.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with an uppercut.
Yataro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King thuds his right hand into Yataro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws the left hand but Yataro avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Yataro catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yataro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yataro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Yataro clinches.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Takayama Yataro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yataro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yataro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yataro gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Twea King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
King avoids the body shot from Yataro.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King punishes Yataro's body with a nice straight punch.
Yataro ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Yataro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King misses with a looping left.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Yataro misses its target.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King throws a lazy right hand but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King misses with a straight left.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Yataro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from King.
Yataro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from King lands.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yataro!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Yataro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yataro is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Yataro seems a little lost for a moment, as King dominates the positioning.
My spies in Team Alpha Midget inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yataro is not content to let King control the position. #SUB2#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yataro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
Yataro sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Yataro wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
Yataro has a hand on King's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. King takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yataro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Yataro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from King.
King tries to control but Yataro wriggling away.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
King is continuing to stall.
Yataro is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yataro lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Yataro. That snapped King's head back.
King loads up on a big right hand but Yataro slips the punch.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
King avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Yataro forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Yataro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Yataro tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Yataro. #TD2#
King has clasped his hands together around Yataro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yataro's shoulder. That is not cool.
King wants to control but Yataro is keeping him busy.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yataro wants to control but King postures up.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Yataro regains half guard.
Yataro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Yataro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yataro to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a body shot.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses the jab.
Yataro lands a head shot.
Yataro takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Yataro.
King slips a straight right by Yataro.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Yataro closes the distance but King moves to the side
and Yataro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yataro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!#CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Yataro against the cage.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takayama Yataro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Yataro lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
Yataro throws a head punch that misses.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yataro. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yataro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Yataro.
Yataro avoids the body shot from King.
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 Takayama Yataro.
I think King 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!
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Event:
RISE 119 Falcone v Paa
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Alligator with an uppercut!
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alligator is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yataro lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Alligator does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Alligator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alligator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator counters with an outside leg kick.
Yataro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro lands a jab.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Alligator is out of range.
Yataro misses with a hook
and Alligator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Alligator is out of range.
Alligator feints a counter leg kick.
Yataro scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alligator takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator counters with an outside leg kick.
Yataro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yataro punishes Alligator's body with a nice straight punch.
Alligator blocks a jab.
Alligator only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Alligator is looking for the big counter here.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Yataro backs off Alligator throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Yataro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yataro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yataro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alligator under the eye.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
Alligator feints a counter leg kick.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yataro scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Alligator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yataro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alligator walks into a jab.
Alligator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alligator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Alligator takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Yataro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alligator at a distance.
Alligator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Yataro misses with a body punch
letting Alligator counter with a right hand.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator counters with a low kick, right behind Yataro 's knee.
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alligator's head backwards.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alligator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yataro thinking.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alligator.
Alligator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yataro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
Alligator is looking for the big counter here.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro throws a hook but Alligator avoids it easily.
Alligator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro digs a good body shot into Alligator's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro throws a combination that misses
and Alligator counters with a good low kick that Yataro was not able to check.
Yataro misses with a few strikes there.
Alligator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yataro lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alligator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
Alligator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yataro with a body shot.
Alligator on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Alligator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Yataro connects with a body shot that sends Alligator's belly button to the back.
Alligator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yataro rather than just go for the knockout.
Yataro throws a body punch but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alligator has time to react.
Alligator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yataro finds it's way round the side to connect with Alligator's head.
Yataro's corner calls for a 1-2. Yataro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Yataro swings for the body but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Alligator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alligator might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yataro has got the better of the exchanges.
Yataro throws an off balance right hand
and Alligator makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yataro really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alligator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Alligator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Alligator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alligator can do to turn this around?
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alligator manages to avoid it.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Alligator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yataro tries to clinch up
and Alligator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yataro lands the left hand.
Yataro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alligator slips under a jab.
Yataro wants to clinch up but Alligator keeps it at a distance.
Alligator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro misses with a body punch
and Alligator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yataro thinking.
Yataro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yataro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yataro throws a hook but Alligator avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Alligator misses.#T3##CL#
Yataro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yataro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Alligator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Alligator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yataro throws a sloppy body shot
and Alligator counters with a stiff right hand.
Alligator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
Yataro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yataro connects with a nice looking jab.
Yataro swings for the body but Alligator moves out of range.
Yataro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alligator.
As Yataro backs off Alligator throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Yataro misses with a hook. Alligator ducked under it nicely.
Alligator throws out a counter right but Yataro avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Yataro misses with a right hand
and Alligator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yataro misses the jab.
Alligator throws a counter combo.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yataro misses with a straight left.
Alligator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yataro lands with an overhand left.
Yataro lands a nice hook to Alligator's body. Alligator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Alligator moved out of range.
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Alligator moved out of range.
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Alligator's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yataro lands with an uppercut that bounces Alligator off the cage and back into range.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Alligator feints a counter leg kick.
Alligator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yataro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alligator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yataro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Yataro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Alligator blocks a jab.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Alligator counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A slow jab from Yataro misses its intended target.
Yataro backing away here, and Alligator unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Alligator moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Alligator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alligator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yataro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alligator scrambles back to his feet.
Yataro misses with a lunging right hand
and Alligator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Alligator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yataro misses with a straight left.
Yataro misses with a left hand
and Alligator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Alligator misses.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alligator moves away.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Alligator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alligator avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alligator counters with a nice body shot.
Yataro stuns Alligator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alligator counter with a right hand.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alligator moves away.
Alligator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yataro misses the body punch
and Alligator counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yataro catches Alligator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yataro swings widly with a right hand
and Alligator counters with a one-two to the body.
Yataro swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Alligator counters with a nice right hand that sends Yataro toppling to the canvas! Yataro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alligator finish him?!#ROC2#
Yataro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Yataro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alligator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.
Yataro lands with a shot to the body.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of Alligator's head but Alligator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Yataro backs off Alligator throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Yataro seems to have got his legs back now.
Alligator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Alligator slips under a jab.
Yataro misses with a right hand
and Alligator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Alligator saw that one coming.
Alligator now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Alligator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yataro throws a right hand that misses
and Alligator counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Alligator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Alligator moved out of range nicely.
Takayama Yataro is winning the standup battle so far.
Yataro cracks Alligator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alligator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Alligator.
Well Yataro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh.......
You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time....
I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.
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Event:
EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Yataro throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up with Yataro, looking for a takedown. Chugman pushes Yataro against the cage but Yataro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chugman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yataro blocks a low kick nicely.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
A jab from Yataro misses. #TD#
Chugman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yataro on his heels. He'll look to pass Yataro's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yataro holds on and takes a little breather.
Yataro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yataro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Yataro trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Chugman trying to control but Yataro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Yataro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yataro misses with a hook. Chugman ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Chugman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chugman shoots and misses
and Yataro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chugman drives through with a takedown into Yataro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Chugman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Yataro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chugman escapes and throws Yataro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Chugman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chugman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yataro looking for a sweep but Chugman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yataro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chugman.
Chugman controlling his opponent. #T3#
Yataro is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Yataro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Yataro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Yataro is defending well.
Chugman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yataro tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yataro trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yataro checks it well.
Yataro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chugman throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Chugman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Chugman swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
#CL#
Chugman rushes Yataro and presses him up against the cage.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yataro.
Chugman wants to take the fight to the mat but Yataro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chugman backwards. #BC#
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chugman's head backwards.#TD#
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yataro to the ground. Chugman is now in Yataro's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yataro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman 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. #T1#
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Yataro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yataro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard.
Yataro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yataro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yataro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Chugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yataro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chugman to regain full guard.
Chugman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yataro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yataro throws a strike but Chugman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Yataro wants to control the position but Chugman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
Chugman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
Yataro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yataro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chugman jumps into side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yataro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chugman controlling from side mount.
Yataro is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman happy to just control the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chugman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Chugman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Chugman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Yataro as he checks the leg kick.
Chugman tries to clinch but Yataro is having none of it.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yataro as he jumps to the side.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Yataro slaps away a takedown attempt from Chugman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target. #T1#
Chugman looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yataro as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Yataro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chugman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yataro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yataro working for submissions but it's allowed Chugman to get to half guard.
Chugman is taking a breather. Yataro 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.
Chugman prevents Yataro from improving his position.#T2#
Yataro moves into full guard.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman 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.
Yataro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yataro pulls Chugman in to control the position.
Chugman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yataro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yataro looks to land a strike but Chugman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Chugman has his hands on Yataro's head, controlling the position.
Yataro throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Yataro throws a sloppy strike and Chugman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Yataro is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Chugman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.#CL#
Ruenroeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yataro's defenses.
Yataro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Yataro controls his hands.
Ruenroeng gets underhooks to prevent Yataro's takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Yataro looks winded!
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng presses Yataro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng works on Yataro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Yataro's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayama Yataro.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng cracks Yataro with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Yataro won't want to take too many of those.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Yataro's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yataro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yataro fails to pull guard.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yataro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yataro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng gets through Yataro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yataro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruenroeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a knee to the head.
Yataro jumps guard but Ruenroeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng presses Yataro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Yataro shrugs off.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
#T4#
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruenroeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Yataro avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yataro is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Yataro in his tracks for a moment.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
Yataro is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng working Yataro over with knees to the body.#T1#
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Yataro's ribcage. Yataro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside.
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Yataro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng working Yataro over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Yataro is trying to force a seperation but Ruenroeng has the dominant position.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Yataro won't want to take too many of those.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Yataro's ribcage. Yataro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yataro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yataro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Yataro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yataro's gas tank.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yataro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yataro tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Yataro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yataro's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Yataro's leg. Yataro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Yataro moves out of range easily.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Yataro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yataro down.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yataro manages to circle out of the way.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the body.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Ruenroeng connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range. #T1#
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Yataro throws out a counter right but Ruenroeng avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yataro's head.
Donk. Ruenroeng catches Yataro right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Yataro moves out of range easily.
Yataro blocks a leg kick.
Yataro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruenroeng can pounce on him.
Yataro throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Yataro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Yataro is trying to break the clinch but Ruenroeng is controlling him.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro is working for takedown but Ruenroeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow. #TD2#
Yataro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruenroeng forces his way into half guard.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Yataro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yataro is holding on for now. #T3#
Ruenroeng not doing much here.
Ruenroeng is trying to control. Yataro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruenroeng is taking a breather. Yataro 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.
Yataro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruenroeng slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yataro tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Yataro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruenroeng not doing much here.
Yataro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruenroeng is pushing down on Yataro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yataro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruenroeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Yataro avoids it.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yataro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro misses with a hook.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yataro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yataro tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yataro misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yataro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
#CL#
Ruenroeng moves into range and clinches up with Yataro.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Yataro working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##CL#
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yataro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is working Yataro over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
Yataro tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Yataro. #TD2#
Yataro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ruenroeng can't fight it off and eventually Yataro manages to take the fight to the floor. Ruenroeng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruenroeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Ruenroeng pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Yataro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yataro works over Ruenroeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruenroeng has his hands on Yataro's head, controlling the position.
Yataro won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Ruenroeng is adopting a defensive guard.
Yataro wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Takayama Yataro in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Ruenroeng closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Yataro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruenroeng smiles and moves away.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yataro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruenroeng smiles and moves away.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayama Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Yataro's front leg but catches the back leg as Yataro tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Yataro is having none of it. #T1#
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
Yataro swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yataro takes a step back to recover.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Yataro's front leg but catches the back leg as Yataro tries to avoid it.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.#T2#
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yataro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Yataro checks it.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Yataro ducks right into an uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yataro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng circles away.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Yataro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yataro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yataro misses with a wild combination.
Yataro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yataro scores with a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yataro.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to move into range but Yataro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Ruenroeng.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Yataro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng cracks Yataro with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Yataro down with leg kicks.
Yataro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruenroeng's waist but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yataro off to one side.
Ruenroeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Yataro finds it's target.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruenroeng's head backwards.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yataro throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruenroeng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Yataro.
Yataro shoots in for a double leg but Chugman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chugman misses with a right hand
and Yataro counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Chugman misses
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Chugman. #CL2#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Chugman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yataro.
Yataro tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Yataro tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chugman tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chugman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro lands a left hand.
Chugman tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yataro lands with a right to the head.
Yataro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yataro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro scores with a shot to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
#T2#
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yataro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chugman or not.
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!
Yataro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yataro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yataro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chugman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Yataro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yataro showed some decent athleticism there.
Yataro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Yataro is thwarting Chugman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yataro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yataro postures up in Chugman's guard and throws a big left but Chugman blocks it.
Yataro trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Yataro throws an elbow that misses. Chugman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yataro's guard. Nice move by Chugman!#REVB##SUB#
Yataro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
Yataro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chugman wants to clinch but Yataro slips to the side
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chugman throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yataro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yataro goes for a double leg but Chugman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chugman continues to drive forward.
Chugman throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Chugman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yataro.
A leg kick checked by Yataro.
Chugman throws the left hand but Yataro avoids the punch easily.
Yataro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Yataro scores with a sloppy right hand. Chugman should have avoided that one.
Chugman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yataro checks it well.
Chugman throws an overhand right that lands on Yataro's shoulder, as Yataro tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman throws a low kick but Yataro moves out of range easily.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yataro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Takayama Yataro is winning the standup battle so far.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Yataro blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chugman.#T1#
Yataro works Chugman's body with a nice hook.
Chugman tries to clinch up
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Chugman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman tries to score with a low kick but Yataro moves his leg out of the way.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chugman misses with a straight right.
Chugman looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Yataro.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chugman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Yataro checks a leg kick.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yataro lands a nice hook to Chugman's body. Chugman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Chugman darts in and clinches Yataro up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chugman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yataro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Yataro avoiding damage as Chugman throws knees to the body.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yataro works on Chugman's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chugman throws an elbow but misses.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chugman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chugman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Yataro lands a left hand.
Chugman missing with knees to the body.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chugman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
A head punch on the inside from Chugman fails to land.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro pushes Chugman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike.
Chugman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yataro's elbow.
Yataro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yataro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chugman to keep the fight standing.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugman. #T4#
Yataro lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Yataro tightens his grip and picks Chugman up, before dumping him to the ground. Chugman manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Yataro throws a big elbow that misses.
Chugman has his hands on Yataro's head, controlling the position.
Yataro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yataro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yataro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Chugman misses the target.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Chugman tries to keep at a distance but Yataro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Chugman throws a leg kick but Yataro checks it.
Yataro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook. Chugman ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Yataro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayama Yataro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Yataro.
Yataro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yataro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yataro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Chugman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yataro avoids it.
Yataro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chugman fails to land.
Yataro is trying to pull guard but Chugman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chugman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yataro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chugman prevents it.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chugman trying to land knees to the body.
Yataro managing to block the knees to the body from Chugman.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Yataro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yataro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chugman blocks an uppercut.
Yataro prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Chugman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Yataro dodges an elbow strike from Chugman.
Yataro is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yataro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chugman can turn it around.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yataro fails to land.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Yataro.
Yataro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Yataro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro.
Yataro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chugman.
Yataro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yataro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chugman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chugman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yataro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Yataro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Yataro.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yataro.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugman throws an elbow but it misses.
Yataro lands with a light punch inside.
Yataro swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chugman throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yataro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
After winning the bout, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Yataro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strap defends well and Yataro ends up having to push Strap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strap stalks Yataro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yataro's face. Yataro staggers backwards, shaken.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Yataro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yataro tries to score with some ground and pound. Strap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro is working Strap over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strap prevents Yataro from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro is putting a hurting on Strap here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yataro.
Yataro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strap managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yataro.
Yataro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strap is looking to reverse the position.
Yataro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yataro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yataro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yataro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yataro trying to control the position but Strap is working away. #T2#
Yataro scoring with punches and elbows.
Yataro looks up at the clock and then as Strap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yataro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Strap defending against the ground and pound.
Strap is looking for a sweep.
Yataro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strap sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strap definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yataro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yataro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strap some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Yataro tries to score with some ground and pound. Strap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Strap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yataro looking to control but instead Strap has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yataro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strap is doing well to control the position and prevent Yataro from advancing to side control.
Strap has hold of Yataro's hands but Yataro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro with the ground and pound but Strap uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strap looking for a sweep. Not yet Strap, not yet.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Yataro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yataro trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Strap wants to sweep here but Yataro controlling him for the moment.
Yataro stays in close to Strap's body and controls the position.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Strap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yataro connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Yataro closes the distance and clinches.
Strap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strap swings wildly with an uppercut but Yataro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Strap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Strap throwing a counter right hand but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Strap.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Strap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yataro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yataro loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Yataro connects with the punch.#T1#
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Strap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yataro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Yataro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yataro jumps guard but Strap stands there with Yataro around his waist. Yataro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yataro lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Strap scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yataro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strap lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Yataro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Yataro misses.
Strap throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Yataro misses with a left hand
and Strap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yataro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Strap misses with an uppercut.
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap catches Yataro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strap's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strap duly obliges.
Yataro lands a really nice looking cross but Strap seems unphased.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro misses with a hook.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yataro was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strap is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yataro swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Yataro cracks Strap with a good jab.
Yataro scores with a hook to the body. Strap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strap blocks a jab.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jock Strap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro misses with a right hand
and Strap counters with a series of strikes. Yataro will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Yataro.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yataro misses with an uppercut.
Yataro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4##CL2#
Yataro instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Yataro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strap misses with some punches.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Strap avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yataro. #BC#
Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yataro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yataro! But no joy.
Strap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Strap misses.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strap.
Strap slips a jab from Yataro.
Strap avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Strap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap throws a big counter combination but Yataro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takayama Yataro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yataro is looking to clinch.
Yataro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro throws a sloppy body shot
and Strap counters with a nice body shot.
Yataro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strap scores with a jab.
Strap connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Strap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
Strap moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Yataro tries to clinch up.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Strap misses.
A cross from Strap lands.
Strap is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Yataro's head but Yataro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yataro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strap doesn't seem bothered though.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Strap is looking for a counter combo.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yataro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro tries to clinch up.#T2#
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro slips under a jab from Strap.
Yataro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yataro throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yataro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yataro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yataro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yataro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Yataro is stalling here. Strap is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yataro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strap has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strap tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yataro tries to improve position but can't.
Strap tries to stand but Yataro is controlling his head.
Yataro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Strap working away.#SU#
Strap decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yataro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Yataro does it's job there.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Yataro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro moves away from the strike by Strap.
Yataro with a nice cross.
Yataro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strap at a distance.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
Strap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yataro connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takayama Yataro just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Yataro lands a nice shot to the body.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
A quick step to the side and Strap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takayama Yataro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
Yataro throws an overhand right that lands on Strap's shoulder, as Strap tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap takes one on the button.
Yataro lands a slapping body shot.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Strap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Yataro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yataro.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro avoids it easily.
Yataro swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Strap throws a hook but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strap swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
Strap looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well. #TD2#
Yataro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strap is trying to defend but Yataro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strap is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Yataro misses with a head shot. Strap uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strap wants to sweep but no luck.
Yataro with a nice head shot there.
Strap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro is working Strap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yataro wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yataro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Yataro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yataro works over Strap with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strap's head.
Yataro throwing strikes from guard but Strap blocks nicely.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro is working Strap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro postures up in Strap's guard and throws a big left but Strap blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Yataro lands a body shot.
A big left from Strap misses.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
It looked like Strap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yataro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yataro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yataro loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Yataro slips a straight right by Strap.#T1#
Yataro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
Strap looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Strap takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Yataro works the jab nicely.
Yataro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Yataro.
Strap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yataro.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Strap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap throwing a counter right hand but Yataro manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Strap ducks down to avoid it.
Strap takes one to the chin there.
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!
Strap avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a body shot.
Yataro works Strap's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro misses with an uppercut
and Strap counters with a stiff right hand.
Strap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yataro to score with a decent uppercut.
Yataro throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Yataro lands with a shot to the body.
Jock Strap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strap misses with a looping right.
Strap fails to land with a series of punches.
Yataro cracks a nice hook into Strap's ribs.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strap was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Yataro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A lazy left from Yataro finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Yataro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yataro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strap's head.#TD2#
Yataro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yataro trying to mount his opponent but Strap defends it.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Strap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yataro pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yataro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yataro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zonta darts in and clinches Yataro up against the cage.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
Zonta is working for takedown but Yataro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
#BC#
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Zonta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yataro to the mat! Yataro manages to get full guard.
Zonta lands a couple of elbows.
Yataro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Yataro working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Zonta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yataro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zonta has managed to get both his arms back between Yataro's legs - danger averted.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yataro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yataro is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.
Yataro has momentary wrist control but Zonta slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yataro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Yataro's brow. #SUB#
Yataro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yataro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta cracks Yataro with a good jab.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zonta was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Yataro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Yataro controlling him for the moment.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yataro's guard. #REVB##T4#
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro has control of Zonta's left arm, preventing Zonta from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Yataro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zonta passes into side control.
Yataro wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Yataro manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yataro lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yataro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yataro.
Yataro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.#CL2#
Zonta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zonta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Zonta pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Yataro backwards. #T1#
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yataro misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Yataro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonta motions for Yataro to come forward. Zonta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yataro shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yataro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yataro backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Zonta slaps away a takedown attempt from Yataro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zonta circles away.
Zonta wants to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yataro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Yataro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yataro is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Zonta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yataro!
Zonta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yataro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zonta landing shots from mount.
Zonta tries to control but Yataro wriggling away.
Yataro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yataro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zonta lands a heavy elbow.
Yataro is looking to get to half guard.
Zonta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zonta looking to finish with strikes here!
Zonta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zonta is stalling here but it's allowed Yataro to get half guard.
#T4#
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Zonta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yataro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta stands up over Yataro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta distracts Yataro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yataro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Yataro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zonta's half guard.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Yataro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zonta defending well though.
Yataro thows a huge punch but Zonta dodges it nicely.
Zonta moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro cracks Zonta with a solid left hand.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet. #T1#
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yataro.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta controls Yataro momentarily but Yataro frees himself.
Yataro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.#T2#
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yataro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zonta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zonta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zonta! #REVB#
Zonta throws an elbow but Yataro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Zonta grinds an elbow into Yataro's temple.
Yataro is trying to improve his position.
Yataro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but Yataro defending well.
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Yataro looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yataro's head. #T3#
Zonta prevents Yataro from improving his position.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Yataro dodges it nicely.
Yataro has hold of Zonta's hands but Zonta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro trying to hold on to Zonta's head to control him but Zonta postures up.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yataro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yataro's guard.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Yataro is having none of it. #SUB#
Yataro actively working from the bottom here.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
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Event:
PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yataro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yataro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Yataro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu takes a shot to the head.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Yataro scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Yu trying to stall but Yataro improves his position.
Yataro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yus head.
Yataro lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Yataro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Yataro jumps into guard, dragging Yu to the mat.
#T1#
Yu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yu trying to control but Yataro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yataro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yataro controlling Yu's posture.
Yataro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yu 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.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.#T2#
Yu wants to stand up but Yataro is controlling him.
Yataro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Yataro won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
Yu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro working some strikes from top position.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Yataro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yataro trying to control but Yu is working from the bottom.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Yu.
Yataro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yataro works over Yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro stands up over Yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Yataro working some strikes from top position.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yataro distracts Yu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu working a defensive guard but Yataro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yataro working the ground and pound.
Yataro is working Yu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.
Yataro cracks Yu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yu being controlled for a moment.
Yu taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yu closes the distance but Yataro moves to the side
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu is looking to clinch.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Yataro shoots in.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu tries to clinch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Yataro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yu's guard.#T1#
Yu wants to sweep but no luck.
Yataro 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.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Yu.
Yataro winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yataro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Yu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Yu taking some punishment here, with Yataro in his half guard.
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro passes into side control, despite Yu's attempt to control the position.
Yu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Yu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yataro trying to control the position but Yu is working away.
Yataro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Yataro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yataro slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Yu.
Yataro looking to finish Yu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yu!
Yataro lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Yu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tank Yu has been cut.
Yu wants to control but Yataro is having none of it.
Yataro unloading with bombs!
Yu is still in real trouble! Can Yataro finish him?
Yu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yu tries to reverse the position but Yataro maintains control.
Yataro raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yataro around the waist but Yataro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yataro is the winner by TKO! Yataro jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro is the new featherweight champion!
Takayama Yataro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PSE 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Fortythree misses with a hook. Yataro ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Yataro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortythree's half guard.
Fortythree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortythree's head.
Yataro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fortythree controlling the position for now.
Fortythree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Fortythree's head.
Yataro wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Yataro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Fortythree trying to get back to full guard but Yataro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yataro raining down shots from the mount!
Yataro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Fortythree is rocked!
A big strike lands for Yataro! That's really hurt Fortythree and he's turned his back - Yataro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yataro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A very excited looking Takayama Yataro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
S02:E08 135lb Grand Prix Final
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nukem gets caught flat footed, as Yataro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yataro prevents Nukem from getting back to his feet.
Yataro trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yataro 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.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yataro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yataro won't allow Nukem to get back to his feet.
Yataro cracks Nukem with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nukem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nukem has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Nukem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yataro controls the pace.
Yataro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yataro lands a couple of elbows.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro stops Nukem from standing up.
Yataro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nukem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yataro is controlling him. #T1#
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nukem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yataro is controlling him.
Yataro passes Nukem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yataro stops Nukem from getting back to his feet.
Yataro winds up and cracks Nukem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yataro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yataro stops Nukem from getting back to his feet.
Yataro working over Nukem with some ground and pound. Nukem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yataro prevents Nukem from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yataro winds up and cracks Nukem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nukem pushes Yataro off but Yataro dives into side control.
Nukem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yataro scoring with punches and elbows.
Yataro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nukem's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yataro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yataro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yataro working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Nukem is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yataro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nukem is still in real trouble! Can Yataro finish him?
Yataro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yataro cracks Nukem with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nukem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yataro connects with a decent elbow.
Yataro takes a little break here. Nukem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yataro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nukem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Yataro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yataro working the ground and pound.
Yataro prevents Nukem from escaping the position.
Nukem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yataro cracks Nukem with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yataro immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nukem is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yataro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A relieved looking Takayama Yataro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Yataro circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Yataro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon working for a triangle but Yataro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yataro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yataro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yataro has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.
Yataro passes Dragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dragon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ground and pound from Yataro.
Yataro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Yataro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro stalling.
Dragon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yataro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yataro has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yataro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yataro defends well.
Yataro wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yataro controls the pace.
Yataro'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.#T3#
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yataro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yataro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yataro is posturing up here but Dragon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yataro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yataro has to tap! Slick submission there by Dragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gruff Dragon!
Takayama Yataro was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a rather frustrating result.'.
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Event:
S02:E04 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Yataro shoots in and bounces Nukem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yataro controlling from the top position.
Yataro won't allow Nukem to get back to his feet.
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nukem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nukem wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro working Nukem over with strikes.
Yataro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nukem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yataro working over Nukem with some ground and pound. Nukem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is not content to let Yataro control the position.
Nukem is trying to stand up here but Yataro is controlling him well.
Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yataro is looking to advance position but Nukem won't allow it.
Yataro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Yataro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yataro working over Nukem with some ground and pound. Nukem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem wants to get back to his feet.
Yataro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nukem is looking to escape.
Nukem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nukem wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Nukem kicks off Yataro and gets to his feet.
Yataro tries for a takedown but Nukem circles away easily
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Yataro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nukem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro won't allow Nukem to get back to his feet.
Yataro is in close to Nukem's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Yataro is standing up over Nukem. Nukem looks to escape but Yataro dives into side control.
Yataro working the body and head with strikes.
Yataro is chipping away with strikes.
Yataro working the body and head with strikes.
Yataro scores with punches from side control.
Yataro scoring with punches from side control.
Yataro landing a few strikes.
Yataro lands an elbow.
Nukem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yataro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Yataro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yataro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nukem pushes Yataro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yataro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nukem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Nukem is rocked!
Nukem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nukem is still in real trouble! Can Yataro finish him?
Nukem is not content to let Yataro control the position.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nukem is trying to get back to his feet.
Yataro working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yataro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yataro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yataro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yataro scoring with punches from side control.
Nukem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yataro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yataro works to advance to full mount. Nukem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yataro looking to finish Nukem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nukem!
Yataro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nukem is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yataro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Yataro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yataro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nukem hang on?
Yataro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yataro looking to finish Nukem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nukem!
Nukem is in a horrible position here. Yataro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yataro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yataro unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nukem wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yataro celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A victorious Takayama Yataro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Yataro misses.
We've been told by Alfalfa's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Alfalfa tries to sprawl but Yataro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yataro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yataro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yataro is taking a breather. Alfalfa 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yataro lands a nice short elbow.
Yataro not doing much here.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfalfa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Alfalfa's head.
Yataro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Yataro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard.
Yataro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Yataro there.
Ground and pound from Yataro. #ROC2#
Alfalfa is rocked!
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Alfalfa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro scores with a big shot! Alfalfa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Alfalfa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
During a confident post fight interview, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yataro throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Yataro's body. Yataro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree lunges at Yataro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yataro's hand.
Yataro defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Yataro gets the takedown into side control.
Yataro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yataro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yataro throws an elbow but Fortythree slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Yataro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fortythree on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortythree tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yataro misses with the ground and pound.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro working away.#SUB2#
Yataro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fortythree, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yataro throws a strike aimed at the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree avoids it well.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fortythree is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fortythree is trying to control Yataro's posture but Yataro avoids it.
Yataro wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Yataro throwing strikes but Fortythree manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fortythree tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yataro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Fortythree trying to control the position but Yataro is working away.
Yataro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fortythree wants to free his trapped foot but Yataro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yataro trying to control but Fortythree postures up.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
Yataro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Yataro actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Fortythree wants to control but Yataro is keeping him busy.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Yataro gets a takedown into half guard.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Yataro not doing much here.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortythree trying to hold on to Yataro's head to control him but Yataro postures up.
Fortythree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yataro.
Fortythree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yataro.
Yataro wants to take a breather but Fortythree is having none of it.
Yataro wants to free his trapped foot but Fortythree is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Yataro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yataro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro with the ground and pound but Fortythree uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Yataro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortythree's head.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree is trying to keep Yataro in close.
Yataro won't allow Fortythree to get back to his feet. #T6#
Fortythree is trying to keep Yataro in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.#TD2#
Yataro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fortythree manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yataro is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.
Yataro slips nicely into half guard.
Fortythree is looking to improve his position.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T7#
Fortythree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fortythree wants to improve his position but Yataro is controlling well.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard.
Yataro working over Fortythree with some ground and pound. Fortythree looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fortythree is looking to escape.
Fortythree wants to improve his position but Yataro is controlling well.
Yataro is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yataro connects with a nice short shot to Fortythree's temple. #T8#
Fortythree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fortythree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yataro.
Yataro throwing shots but Fortythree is blocking nicely.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fortythree works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yataro postures up.
Yataro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fortythree keeping full guard, as Yataro tries to pass.
Yataro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yataro is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yataro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Yataro misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fortythree was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Yataro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fortythree did well to prevent Yataro getting side control.
Fortythree controlling the position well.
Yataro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fortythree has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yataro is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fortythree with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fortythree is looking for a sweep. Yataro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yataro trying to pass the guard but Fortythree defending well.
Yataro is nestled in close to Fortythree, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takayama Yataro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Fortythree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yataro.
Fortythree is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortythree's head.
Yataro content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yataro lands a nice short elbow.
Yataro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fortythree is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yataro there.
Yataro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Yataro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fortythree is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fortythree defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yataro in particular looking to stall.
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Fortythree is rocked!
Yataro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Fortythree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Yataro is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fortythree is hurt! He's hurt bad - Yataro fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fortythree from any more punishment! Congratulations to Yataro! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A very excited looking Takayama Yataro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
One Fortythree was interviewed post fight and said 'Come on, did you really think Larry Hawk could place first in anything?'.
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Event:
S02:E01 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Silver gets caught napping as Yataro dives in and scores a takedown. Silver manages to retain guard.
Yataro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro postures up.
Silver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yataro stays in close to Silver's body and controls the position.
Yataro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro 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.
Silver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Yataro landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Yataro working some strikes from top position.
Yataro scoring with some ground and pound.
Yataro throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Yataro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yataro distracts Silver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yataro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yataro stands up over Silver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silver is still in real trouble! Can Yataro finish him?
Silver has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silver covers up, he's hurt! Yataro keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yataro and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yataro can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
After winning the bout, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Yataro misses with a wild body shot.
Lau avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Lau cracks Yataro with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Yataro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lau quickly recovers to half guard.
Yataro prevents Lau from improving his position.
Lau trying to control here.
Yataro is keen to just control but Lau is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Yataro slips a nice elbow through Lau's hands, connecting with Lau's forehead.
Yataro working Lau over with strikes.
Yataro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lau is trying to get back to full guard.
Yataro slips a nice elbow through Lau's hands, connecting with Lau's forehead.
Yataro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Yataro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lau is looking to control Yataro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lau avoid being mounted?
Yataro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lau is in trouble now - Yataro has advanced to mount!
Yataro looking to control but Lau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yataro on the ground.
Yataro lands a heavy elbow.
Yataro with good strikes from the mount here!
Lau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lau tries to get out of the position.
Yataro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yataro working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yataro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro lands a big elbow.
Yataro working the ground and pound effectively.
Yataro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lau hang on?
Yataro lands a heavy elbow.
Yataro dominating with strikes here.
Yataro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro cracks Lau with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yataro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yataro controlling the position easily from mount.
Yataro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yataro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yataro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lau is looking to escape.
Lau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Yataro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lau's face.
Lau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yataro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yataro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yataro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yataro landing strikes from the mount.
Yataro working Lau over with strikes here.
Yataro dominating with strikes here.
Yataro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yataro wants to control the pace but Lau is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lau is looking to improve his position but Yataro isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Yataro lands a nice shot to the head.
Yataro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lau hang on?
Yataro lands a big elbow.
Lau taking shots to the head.
Yataro wants to control the pace but Lau is squirming around nicely.
Yataro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yataro landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Lau that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lau is in a horrible position here. Yataro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yataro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lau looks a forlorn figure.
Lau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lau lands with a hook. Yataro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yataro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lau moves away.#TD2#
Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lau was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
Yataro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro cracks Lau with a solid left hand.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro is working Lau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yataro with a nice head shot there.
Takayama Yataro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lau pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lau working a defensive guard but Yataro manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Lau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yataro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yataro scoring with punches from side control.
Yataro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lau keeps working.
Lau is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yataro tries for a kimura but Lau is defending well.
Yataro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yataro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yataro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lau down.
Yataro lands a few punches from side control.
Yataro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yataro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yataro is putting a hurting on Lau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yataro is putting a hurting on Lau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Yataro controls the position.
Check out the look on Yataro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yataro lands a few punches from side control.
Lau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yataro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lau down.
Lau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lau tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yataro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yataro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lau down.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.
Yataro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lau some visible discomfort.
Yataro wants to control but Lau is keeping him busy.
Yataro landing a few strikes.
Yataro cracks Lau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yataro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lau some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Lau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yataro working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yataro scoring with punches and elbows.
Yataro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lau some visible discomfort.
Yataro is putting a hurting on Lau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yataro trying to control the position but Lau is working away.
Yataro cracks Lau with a big elbow.
Yataro landing strikes.
Yataro is working Lau over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lau scores with a body shot.
Lau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yataro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yataro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lau lands with a good body shot.
Lau lands a jab.#TD2#
Lau gets caught flat footed, as Yataro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yataro postures up and lands a big shot to Lau's brow.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Lau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yataro controls the pace.
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yataro is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Lau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yataro is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yataro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yataro trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Yataro postures up.
Yataro stands up over Lau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lau being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Yataro scoring with some ground and pound.
Yataro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lau's head.
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lau trying to control the position here.
Yataro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro 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.
Lau looking for a sweep. Not yet Lau, not yet.
Yataro is working Lau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro won't allow Lau to sweep him here. #T3#
Yataro is working Lau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yataro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yataro lands a couple of elbows.
Yataro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yataro stands up over Lau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yataro stays in close to Lau's body and controls the position.
Yataro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro postures up and lands a big shot to Lau's brow.
Yataro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yataro wants to control from the top but Lau keeps moving.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Yataro is in close to Lau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yataro passes into half guard.
Yataro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lau has hold of Yataro's hands but Yataro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yataro working Lau over with strikes.
Yataro is nestled in close to Lau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yataro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lau!
Yataro controlling from the full mount.
Bob Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Yataro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takayama Yataro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yataro 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayama Yataro!
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