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Event:
SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
ST walks into a jab.
ST misses with a shot to the body
and Yamauchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
ST shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yamauchi tries to kick ST off in order to stand up. ST Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Yamauchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
ST moves into full mount!
ST looking to ground and pound but Yamauchi is blocking nicely. #T1#
ST wants to control the pace but Yamauchi is squirming around nicely.
ST with good strikes from the mount here!
Yamauchi working to try and regain half guard.
Yamauchi is still trying to improve position.
Yamauchi wants to hold on but ST pushes him away.#SUB#
ST swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yamauchi is now in ST's guard. A big mistake from ST there, giving up the dominant position!
ST keeping full guard, as Yamauchi tries to pass. #T2#
ST keeping moving, preventing Yamauchi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
ST has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yamauchi doesn't defend quickly enough and ST has managed to lock this one up! Can Yamauchi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to ST on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). AU ST!
After winning the bout, AU ST 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Liddell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Yamauchi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yamauchi has Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamauchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Yamauchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Liddell is trying to pull guard but Yamauchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Yamauchi decides to pull guard.
Liddell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liddell advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamauchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Liddell content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Liddell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Liddell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Liddell is thwarting Yamauchi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Yamauchi looking for submissions off his back.
Liddell wants to free his trapped foot but Yamauchi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Yamauchi tries to roll over but Liddell keeps him under control.
Liddell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Liddell (3) vs (0) Yamauchi
Liddell controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Liddell working for a guillotine from mount but Yamauchi is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Yamauchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Yamauchi is squirming around, avoiding Liddell's attempts to control the action.
Liddell controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamauchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liddell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yamauchi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Yamauchi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Liddell (6) vs (0) Yamauchi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell biding his time, looking for the opening.
Liddell'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.#SUB#
Liddell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yamauchi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yamauchi for a finish.
Yamauchi tries to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Liddell working for a choke but Yamauchi is defending well.
I would not like to be Yamauchi right now.
#T6#
Yamauchi tries to escape the position.
Liddell gets his hands free as Yamauchi looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Yamauchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yamauchi trying to control the position but Liddell manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Yamauchi is really stuck here.
Liddell just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Liddell controlling well, preventing Yamauchi from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB#
Yamauchi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Liddell. #SUB#
Liddell looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Liddell is looking for the choke from the back position but Yamauchi is controlling his hands well.
Yamauchi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Liddell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yamauchi is defending well though. Liddell let's go of the attempt for now.
Yamauchi can't escape the position.
#T9#
Liddell has good solid back control here.
Yamauchi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yamauchi wants to control his opponent's hands but Liddell gets his hands free. #SUB#
Liddell has got one arm under Yamauchi's chin. This could be trouble... Yamauchi trying to control the other hand but Liddell gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Yamauchi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Liddell! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Yamauchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kip York!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
York closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamauchi tries to pull guard but York forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
York manages to pull guard.
Yamauchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamauchi wants to control from the top but York keeps moving. #SUB2#
York looking for a guillotine here but Yamauchi defends easily.
Yamauchi stopping the sweep attempt from York.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but York is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
York not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamauchi trying to control but York is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yamauchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because York is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
York has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamauchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
York manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamauchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamauchi (0) vs (2) York
Yamauchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamauchi (2) vs (2) York
Yamauchi wants to pass the guard but York is defending well.
Yamauchi trying to control the action but York is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yamauchi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for York! Score +3 for passing guard: Yamauchi (5) vs (2) York
Yamauchi trying to control but York is having none of it.
Yamauchi controlling from mount. #SUB#
Yamauchi has control of York's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and York regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Yamauchi looking to control but York is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
York gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Yamauchi wants to work for an arm triangle but York is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Yamauchi seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamauchi tries to pass to full mount but York defends it. #SUB2#
York looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
York is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamauchi pulls his head out easily.
York is trying to control but can't.
Yamauchi trying to control from York's half guard. York has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yamauchi is pushing down on York's leg trying to pass to half guard. York is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamauchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
York actively working from the bottom here.
Yamauchi trying to control from half guard but York is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
York trying to control but Yamauchi postures up.
Yamauchi wants to pass the guard but York is defending well. #SUB#
Yamauchi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but York still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, York has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yamauchi (5) vs (6) York#SUB2#
York is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamauchi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
York is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamauchi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Yamauchi can't do much from the bottom here.
York trying to control the action but Yamauchi is working from the bottom.
York working away.#T7#
Yamauchi is trying to improve his position.
York wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamauchi keeps working.
Yamauchi is looking for a sweep.
York working away.#SUB2#
York is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamauchi is defending well. #SUB2#
York goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamauchi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for York but great work by Yamauchi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yamauchi (9) vs (6) York#T8##SUB#
Yamauchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but York is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamauchi is looking to take a break and control but York is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Yamauchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, York has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamauchi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for York! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yamauchi (11) vs (6) York
Yamauchi trying to control but York is having none of it. #T9#
York regains half guard.
Yamauchi wants to control but York is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
York looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
York is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
York is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamauchi pulls his head out easily.
Yamauchi wants to take a breather but York is having none of it. #T10##SUB#
Yamauchi is trying to work for a kimura but York is defending well.
#SUB#
Yamauchi is looking for a kimura but York is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamauchi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
York looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
York looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
York looks winded!
Yamauchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but York keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Yamauchi is working for a kimura but York is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamauchi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Yamauchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Yamauchi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
York is refusing to be controlled, as Yamauchi sits in half guard.
Yamauchi not doing much here.
Yamauchi tries to pass to full mount but York defends it. #SUB#
Yamauchi seems to be working for a kimura but York defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB#
Yamauchi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. York tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yamauchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Yamauchi! |
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Event:
SSSD 13: Rand vs Elliot
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Yamauchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.#TD#
Kongo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
Yamauchi is looking to control Kongo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamauchi avoid being mounted?
Yamauchi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kongo is staying active.
Yamauchi is looking to improve his position.
Kongo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yamauchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamauchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kongo chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kongo 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. #SUB2#
Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kongo trying to control but Yamauchi is working from the bottom.
Kongo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamauchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kongo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kongo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kongo lands a couple of digs.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamauchi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Yamauchi from controlling successfully.
Yamauchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo winds up and cracks Yamauchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kongo wants to control but Yamauchi is keeping him busy.
Kongo prevents Yamauchi from standing back up.
#SUB#
Kongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yamauchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kongo prevents Yamauchi from improving his position.#SUB#
Kongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamauchi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kongo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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. Kongo connects with a nice short shot to Yamauchi's temple.
Yamauchi taking some punishment here, with Kongo in his half guard.
Yamauchi tries to roll over but Kongo keeps him under control.
Kongo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamauchi is trying to control but can't.
Kongo working Yamauchi over with strikes.
Kongo working over Yamauchi with some ground and pound. Yamauchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi is looking to improve his position.
Yamauchi taking some punishment here, with Kongo in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Kongo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kongo dives in and scores a takedown into Yamauchi's guard.
Kongo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kongo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamauchi is keeping the position for now.
Yamauchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamauchi can do to turn this around?
Kongo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yamauchi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kongo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yamauchi's body to avoid the submission. Yamauchi has instead reached around Kongo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yamauchi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Yamauchi! |
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Event:
SSSD 9
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but Yamauchi slips the punch.#CL2#
Elliot takes the fight into the clinch.
Elliot gets through Yamauchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elliot scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Elliot breaks from the clinch.
Elliot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elliot throws a head kick that Yamauchi semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Elliot has closed the distance and engaged Yamauchi in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elliot.
Yamauchi is trying to drag Elliot to the mat but Elliot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamauchi looking for a takedown.
Yamauchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Yamauchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elliot is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Elliot closes the distance and clinches.
Elliot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
Elliot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yamauchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elliot controlling the action here for a moment.
Elliot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elliot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamauchi wants a takedown.
Yamauchi is breathing heavily.
Yamauchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Elliot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elliot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamauchi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elliot effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elliot obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Elliot lands a left hand.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Elliot lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Elliot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamauchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elliot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamauchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamauchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elliot pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Yamauchi's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Elliot rushes Yamauchi and presses him up against the cage.
Elliot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamauchi.
Elliot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Elliot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamauchi looking for a takedown.
Elliot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elliot digs a right hand into Yamauchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamauchi's gas tank.
Elliot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamauchi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elliot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elliot lands with a left to the head.
Elliot lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
A right hand to the body from Elliot.
Elliot lands a nice shot to the body.
Elliot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elliot landing knees to the body.
Elliot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elliot works on Yamauchi's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Elliot - that landed with a thud.
Elliot pushes Yamauchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elliot lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamauchi won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Elliot.
#T4#
Elliot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Elliot breaks from the clinch.
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamauchi.
Elliot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Yamauchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elliot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Elliot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
Elliot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a left to the head.
Elliot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TS Elliot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Elliot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamauchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Elliot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elliot.
Yamauchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliot prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elliot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elliot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Elliot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yamauchi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elliot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elliot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamauchi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elliot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamauchi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Yamauchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Elliot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Elliot lands a head kick!
Elliot misses with the combination.
Yamauchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Elliot moves into the clinch.
TS Elliot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Elliot is controlling him.
Elliot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Elliot.
Elliot working Yamauchi over with knees to the body.
Yamauchi is looking for a takedown.
Elliot controlling the action here for a moment.
Elliot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Elliot is pushing Yamauchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Elliot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
Yamauchi is trying to drag Elliot to the mat but Elliot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elliot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Elliot lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elliot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamauchi up against the cage.
Elliot is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elliot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elliot with a nice calf kick.
Elliot looks to land a combination but Yamauchi avoids it well. #T3#
Yamauchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Elliot takes the fight into the clinch.
Elliot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
Elliot presses Yamauchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamauchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elliot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamauchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliot prevents it.
Elliot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamauchi backwards.
Elliot digs a right hand underneath Yamauchi's ribcage. Yamauchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
Elliot prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elliot. #BC2#
Elliot manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Elliot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamauchi, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Elliot breaks the clinch.
TS Elliot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Elliot moves into range and clinches up with Yamauchi.
A short body shot lands from Elliot as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elliot pushes Yamauchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elliot scores a nice knee to the body.
Elliot lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elliot scores with a head kick.
Yamauchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Yamauchi is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elliot!
Oh Yamauchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elliot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamauchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Yamauchi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TS Elliot 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#
Yamauchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Yamauchi gets tackled into the cage by Elliot. Elliot maintains the clinch.
Yamauchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Elliot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamauchi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elliot pushes Yamauchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elliot scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamauchi goes for a takedown attempt but Elliot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamauchi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elliot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Elliot lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yamauchi. Elliot pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TS Elliot!
TS Elliot is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
SSSD 8: Nwaoge vs Vurris 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Chauvin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chauvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamauchi on the ground.#SUB2#
Yamauchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chauvin seems to be working for a kimura but Yamauchi defends the submission attempt.
Chauvin slows the pace down in half guard.
Yamauchi trying to hold on to Chauvin's head to control him but Chauvin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chauvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamauchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chauvin. #T1#
Yamauchi gets back to full guard.
Yamauchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yamauchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chauvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chauvin looking to control but Yamauchi passes into half guard.
Yamauchi slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Yamauchi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chauvin is refusing to be controlled, as Yamauchi sits in half guard.
Yamauchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamauchi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES#
Chauvin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Chauvin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away.
Chauvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamauchi sprawls well. Yamauchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chauvin gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Chauvin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yamauchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Chauvin misses with a head shot. Yamauchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chauvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Yamauchi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chauvin has his hands clasped together but Yamauchi extends and breaks Chauvin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yamauchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Yamauchi! |
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Event:
SSSD 4
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Rapid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamauchi is fending him off so far but Rapid persists. Nope, Yamauchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Rapid moves into the clinch.
Yamauchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamauchi can't break the clinch.
Rapid tries for a takedown but Yamauchi manages to get underhooks.
Yamauchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamauchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issy Rapid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamauchi smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapid misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Rapid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Yamauchi sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Rapid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamauchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rapid is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rapid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamauchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rapid prevents Yamauchi from improving his position.#SUB#
Rapid is looking for submissions but instead, Yamauchi has regained full guard.
Yamauchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
Rapid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamauchi on the ground.
Yamauchi has a closed guard, preventing Rapid from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamauchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rapid throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamauchi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamauchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamauchi looking to pass the guard.
Yamauchi trying to control but Rapid is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yamauchi trying to move into half guard but instead Rapid has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4##SUB#
Rapid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamauchi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamauchi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamauchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapid is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi dominated that round.
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#
Rapid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rapid fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Rapid forces Yamauchi back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yamauchi decides to pull guard. #SU#
Rapid gets to his feet - Yamauchi follows without any prompting. #T1#
Yamauchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapid.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamauchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamauchi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamauchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rapid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issy Rapid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamauchi's waist but Yamauchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapid off to one side.
As Rapid backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Rapid manages to avoid it all.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Rapid with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Yamauchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Issy Rapid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rapid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Yamauchi.
Rapid with a poor takedown
and Yamauchi counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Rapid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamauchi.#ROC2#Rapid is rocked!
Yamauchi thuds a left hand into Rapid's body.
Oh Rapid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rapid tries for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away easily
and Rapid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapid tries to land a front kick but Yamauchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamauchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rapid seems to have got his legs back now.
Rapid needs to keep his hands up - Yamauchi had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Yamauchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rapid eats them both and turns towards Yamauchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rapid shoots in but Yamauchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamauchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapid fails with a takedown attempt.
As Rapid backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Rapid manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamauchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rapid.
As Rapid backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Rapid manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamauchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Issy Rapid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamauchi jumps guard but Rapid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yamauchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapid has him pressed against the cage.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Rapid has him pressed against the cage.
Yamauchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rapid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapid moves in looking to clinch but Yamauchi pushes him off.
Yamauchi is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Yamauchi. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamauchi checks a leg kick.
Yamauchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! Rapid slams his shin into Yamauchi's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Yamauchi.
Rapid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamauchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamauchi scores with a jab. Rapid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapid connects with a looping right hand.
Yamauchi misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Rapid tries for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away easily
and Yamauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamauchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapid.
Yamauchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Rapid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rapid tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Yamauchi.
#T3#
Yamauchi throws a series of punches but Rapid avoids them all with ease.
Rapid is looking to counter the offense by Yamauchi and move into the clinch.
Rapid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rapid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Issy Rapid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issy Rapid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Yamauchi does it's job there.
Yamauchi 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.
Yamauchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rapid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamauchi counters with a three punch combo that has Rapid backing up. Rapid nods at Yamauchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rapid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Yamauchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamauchi works over Rapid's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamauchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamauchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryu Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rapid fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Yamauchi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1034 Round 2
Date: Jan 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Yamauchi has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Vidal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamauchi won't be happy with that.
Vidal is looking to take a break and control but Yamauchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamauchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal is staying tight to Yamauchi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vidal 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.
#T1#
The ground and pound from Vidal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Vidal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yamauchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vidal works to advance to full mount. Yamauchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vidal controlling his opponent.
Vidal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vidal controlling the pace for now.
Vidal tries to control but Yamauchi wriggling away. #T2#
Vidal lands a heavy elbow.
Yamauchi is working to get back to half guard.
Vidal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vidal breaks from Yamauchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Vidal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vidal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamauchi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamauchi and Vidal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vidal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Vidal throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Yamauchi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vidal works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vidal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamauchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vidal scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Yamauchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vidal taking a breather here.
Yamauchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yamauchi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vidal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vidal landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Vidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vidal throws a low kick but Yamauchi moves out of range easily.
Vidal shoots in but Yamauchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamauchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamauchi checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Vidal is predictable there
and Yamauchi counters with a left and a right that stings Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi feints a jab promting Vidal to slip. Yamauchi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Vidal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamauchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yamauchi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Yamauchi wants to break free but Vidal has control.
Vidal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamauchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Vidal is controlling him.
Yamauchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryu Yamauchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Vidal.
Yamauchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamauchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vidal wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal is working for takedown but Yamauchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamauchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Vidal is controlling him.
Yamauchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Vidal is predictable there
and Yamauchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamauchi connects with a body shot that sends Vidal's belly button to the back.#T3#
Vidal tries to land a leg kick but Yamauchi saw it coming and moves away.
Yamauchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vidal's hands.#TD2#
Vidal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamauchi's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yamauchi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
Yamauchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamauchi is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamauchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vidal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamauchi's efforts to push away.#T4#
Yamauchi gets underhooks to prevent Vidal's takedown attempt.
Yamauchi is trying to break free.
Yamauchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Vidal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2#
Yamauchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vidal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamauchi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vidal thows a leg kick but Yamauchi checks it
and Yamauchi counters with a series of strikes. Vidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamauchi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yamauchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vidal. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vidal.
Vidal slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Vidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Vidal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamauchi, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yamauchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamauchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamauchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vidal off and has taken his back!
Yamauchi is hanging on to Vidal's back as he tries to escape.
Yamauchi throws strikes from the back but Vidal rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Vidal.#T2##SUB2#
Yamauchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamauchi has managed to get both his arms back between Vidal's legs - danger averted.
Yamauchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vidal is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vidal is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yamauchi keeping full guard, as Vidal tries to pass.
Yamauchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vidal is one step ahead there. #T3#
Vidal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vidal wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Vidal throws a strike but Yamauchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamauchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamauchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darryl Vidal has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamauchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Vidal looking for a triangle here. Yamauchi is fighting it but it looks tight! Vidal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamauchi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darryl Vidal! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1034 Round 1
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cerrone .
Yamauchi is looking for the big counter here.
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamauchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamauchi is looking for the big counter here.
Cerrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamauchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamauchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerrone dives in and grabs Yamauchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamauchi pushes down on Cerrone 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt.
As Cerrone backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Cerrone manages to avoid it all.
Cerrone misses with a takedown
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Cerrone has closed the distance and engaged Yamauchi in a clinch.
Cerrone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamauchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cerrone breaks the clinch.
Yamauchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cerrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamauchi is fending him off so far but Cerrone persists. Nope, Yamauchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamauchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cerrone misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Cerrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamauchi tries to avoid it but Cerrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamauchi to the ground. Yamauchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Yamauchi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cerrone sprawling to the canvas. Yamauchi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cerrone hang on? #ROC2#Cerrone is rocked!
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Yamauchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oh Cerrone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##SUB2#
Yamauchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cerrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamauchi is trying to control. Cerrone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamauchi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yamauchi is working for a kimura but Cerrone is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerrone is looking to control Yamauchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrone avoid being mounted?
Yamauchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerrone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cerrone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yamauchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Yamauchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerrone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yamauchi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cerrone has recovered full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi dominated that round.
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##CL#
Cerrone darts in and clinches Yamauchi up against the cage.
Yamauchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cerrone breaks from the clinch.
Ryu Yamauchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerrone looks for a takedown but Yamauchi sprawls well.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamauchi throws a counter combo.
Cerrone doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Yamauchi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamauchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamauchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cerrone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cerrone dives in and grabs Yamauchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamauchi pushes down on Cerrone 's head and hops out.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Cerrone is predictable there
and Yamauchi counters with a two punch combo.
Cerrone moves in looking to clinch but Yamauchi pushes him off.
As Cerrone backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Cerrone manages to avoid it all.
Yamauchi misses with a double jab.
Cerrone tries to counter by clinching up but Yamauchi breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Yamauchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamauchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Yamauchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerrone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamauchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamauchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cerrone stuffs the takedown.
Cerrone tries for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away easily
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Cerrone .
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamauchi avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Cerrone is looking to clinch but Yamauchi is avoiding it.
Yamauchi tries to bum rush Cerrone with a series of wild strikes but Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Cerrone has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Cerrone manages to break the clinch.
Yamauchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cerrone back to the cage. Yamauchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerrone circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cerrone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamauchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Yamauchi tries to keep at a distance but Cerrone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cerrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamauchi after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Cerrone manages to break the clinch.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamauchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cerrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamauchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerrone .
Yamauchi throws out a counter right but Cerrone avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamauchi as he avoids it easily.
Yamauchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamauchi fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Cerrone closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cerrone 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamauchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerrone . #T2#
Cerrone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamauchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamauchi.
Yamauchi looks to throw the jab but Cerrone is out of range.
Cerrone is looking to counter the offense by Yamauchi and move into the clinch.
Cerrone wants to clinch up but Yamauchi keeps it at a distance.
Yamauchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrone . Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamauchi throws a counter combo.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamauchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Cerrone looks to clinch
and Yamauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Cerrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cerrone moves into the clinch successfully.
Cerrone looking for a takedown.
Cerrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamauchi prevents it.
Yamauchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cerrone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cerrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerrone fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Cerrone with a poor takedown
and Yamauchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamauchi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerrone .
Cerrone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamauchi to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone .
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryu Yamauchi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ryu Yamauchi!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryu Yamauchi!
Ryu Yamauchi wins by unanimous decision! |
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