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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Okaza missing with a left hand there. Yamaha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Yamaha tries to counter it with a takedown but Okaza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamaha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okaza swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaha counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamaha slips a jab from Okaza.
Yamaha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okaza pinned against the cage. Okaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamaha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okaza's waist but Okaza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamaha off to one side.
Goku Okaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Yamaha.
A telegraphed right hand from Okaza misses the target.
Okaza misses with a straight left.
Yamaha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okaza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okaza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okaza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamaha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamaha slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okaza darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Yamaha's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Okaza before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Goku Okaza!
During a confident post fight interview, Goku Okaza 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: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yamaha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamaha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yamaha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamaha keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamaha is defending well. #SUB#
Ross is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamaha has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ross goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yamaha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ross's guard! Nice work there by Yamaha!
Yamaha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Yamaha defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamaha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamaha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Yamaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaha has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamaha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard. #SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Yamaha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ross defends it easily.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamaha on the ground.
Yamaha wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard. #SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard.
Yamaha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamaha looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamaha, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamaha as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ross feints and as Yamaha raises his hands in defense, Ross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yamaha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ross wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Ross wants the takedown. Yamaha is fighting it off but Ross persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yamaha's guard against the cage.
Yamaha is trying to keep Ross in close.
Yamaha 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.#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yamaha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Ross 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##TD#
Ross shoots in and gets a takedown into Yamaha's guard.#SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ross postures up.
#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard.
Yamaha looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamaha, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamaha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamaha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamaha! #REVB#
Ross tries to bench press Yamaha off him but Yamaha keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamaha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ross!
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ross tries to get out of the position.
Ross is working hard here to advance position.
Ross is in a horrible position here. Yamaha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ross defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yamaha. #T3#
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Ross taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Yamaha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ross wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Yamaha keeps control of the position as Ross tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda Yamaha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ross covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Yamaha throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Yamaha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Ross gets a double leg takedown into Yamaha's guard.#SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamaha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamaha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamaha! #REVB#
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ross manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamaha pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
Yamaha missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamaha wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamaha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Yamaha postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ross to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Honda Yamaha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamaha is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ross gets a takedown into half guard.
Yamaha trying to control but Ross postures up.
Yamaha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ross haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Yamaha is defending well.
#SUB#
Ross is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamaha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Yamaha moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ross has gone for a leg lock! Yamaha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ross's guard.#REVB#
Yamaha scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB#
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamaha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ross has an active guard here but Yamaha has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
Yamaha is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Yamaha sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Honda Yamaha.
Well Yamaha 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honda Yamaha! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamaha on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamaha's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamaha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamaha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamaha has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ross had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamaha defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yamaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaha has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Ross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamaha defends well.
Yamaha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Yamaha defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ross is looking for a triangle but Yamaha pushes his legs off easily.
Yamaha has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Yamaha defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaha is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Yamaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaha has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Yamaha defends it easily.
Yamaha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Yamaha defends easily.
Yamaha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ross is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Yamaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaha has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yamaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamaha has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Yamaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamaha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamaha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yamaha.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamaha on the ground.
Yamaha looking to control.
Yamaha wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ross dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Yamaha clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ross has Yamaha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ross pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yamaha tumbling to the mat - Ross dives into Yamaha's guard.#SUB#
Ross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yamaha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ross, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamaha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ross has his foot on Yamaha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamaha works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaha is aware though and is defending well.
Yamaha is looking to stand up but Ross won't let him. #SUB#
Ross working for a triangle but Yamaha defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Yamaha defends easily.
#SUB#
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ross is looking for a triangle but Yamaha pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamaha passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamaha pulls his head out easily.
Yamaha trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamaha lands a nice short elbow.
Jay Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Yamaha seems to be working for a kimura but Ross defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Yamaha escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Ross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamaha is trying to defend but Ross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yamaha pushes Ross off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Yamaha tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross throwing a counter right hand but Yamaha manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamaha quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Yamaha is defending well.
Yamaha trying to control from the bottom.
Yamaha gets back to full guard.
Yamaha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaha is trying to keep Ross in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Yamaha 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##TD#
Ross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Yamaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamaha manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Yamaha's guard. #SUB2#
Yamaha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ross won't allow Yamaha to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Yamaha has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaha trying to control the position.
Yamaha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard. #REVB#
Ross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ross tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamaha passes into half guard.
Yamaha trying to control from half guard but Ross is working away. #T2#
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamaha is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Yamaha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ross throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yamaha escapes and throws Ross's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yamaha trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ross stops Yamaha from passing to mount.
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yamaha is working Ross over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ross tries to bench press Yamaha off him but Yamaha keeps the position.
Ross gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ross tries to reverse the position but Yamaha maintains control.#T4#
Yamaha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ross hang on?
Ross is squirming around, avoiding Yamaha's attempts to control the action.
Ross can't escape the position.
Ross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaha trying to control but Ross is having none of it.
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Honda Yamaha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaha 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honda Yamaha! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Yamaha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gisu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yamaha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gisu as he jumps to the side.
Yamaha tries for a takedown but Gisu circles away easily
and Gisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gisu but Gisu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Gisu misses its target.
Lee Gisu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Yamaha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gisu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaha shoots and misses
and Gisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Honda Yamaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yamaha throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaha wants to clinch
and Yamaha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamaha misses with a body shot
and Gisu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamaha dives in for a single leg takedown but Gisu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamaha looks winded!
Yamaha throws a hook but Gisu avoids it easily.
Gisu stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamaha. Yamaha gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Yamaha fails with the takedown
and Gisu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaha misses with a double jab
and Gisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamaha closes the distance and clinches up with Gisu, looking for a takedown. Yamaha pushes Gisu against the cage but Gisu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamaha wants to clinch but Gisu slips to the side
and Gisu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Yamaha shoots and misses
and Gisu counters with a two punch combo.
Yamaha misses with a takedown attempt
and Gisu counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yamaha or perhaps it was just good defense by Gisu, which made it look bad.
As Yamaha looks to move away, Gisu throws a big counter combo but Yamaha just gets out of the way.
Yamaha misses with a hook
and Gisu counters with a left and a right that stings Yamaha.
Yamaha darts in trying to clinch
and Gisu counters with a three punch combo that has Yamaha backing up. Yamaha nods at Gisu to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Yamaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gisu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gisu counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaha has his takedown stuffed
and Gisu counters with a two punch combo.
Yamaha shoots and misses
and Gisu counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Gisu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yamaha wants to clinch
and Gisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gisu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamaha can do to turn this around?
Yamaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gisu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaha thows a leg kick but Gisu checks it
enabling Gisu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaha looks to clinch
and Gisu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaha tries to clinch up but Gisu circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamaha misses with a double jab
and Gisu counters with a three punch combo that has Yamaha backing up. Yamaha nods at Gisu to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamaha is breathing heavily.#T1#
Yamaha closes the distance but Gisu moves to the side
and Gisu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamaha misses with a takedown attempt
and Gisu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee Gisu is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamaha wants to clinch up but Gisu keeps it at a distance.
Lee Gisu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaha moves to clinch but Gisu breaks away
and Gisu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee Gisu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamaha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gisu as he avoids it easily.
Gisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee Gisu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Yamaha.#T2#
Yamaha misses with a takedown
and Gisu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gisu avoids the head kick by Yamaha.
A punch combination from Yamaha misses.
Yamaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gisu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamaha thinking.
It looks like Gisu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yamaha fails with the takedown
and Gisu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Yamaha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gisu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamaha somewhat.
Gisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Yamaha lands.
Yamaha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Gisu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamaha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gisu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamaha wants to clinch
and Gisu counters with a nice body shot.
Yamaha tries to clinch
and Gisu counters with a left and a right that stings Yamaha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamaha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gisu defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Gisu dominated that second round.
That's time! Gisu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Yamaha misses with a takedown attempt
and Gisu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamaha tries to clinch but Gisu moves away
letting Gisu counter with a right hand.
Yamaha delivers a nice body kick.
Yamaha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gisu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamaha somewhat.
It looked like Gisu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaha with a poor takedown
and Gisu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee Gisu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Yamaha.
Yamaha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamaha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gisu checks it well.
It looked like Gisu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Yamaha misses with a double jab
letting Gisu counter with a right hand.
Yamaha misses with a left hand
and Gisu counters with a three punch combo that has Yamaha backing up. Yamaha nods at Gisu to acknowledge the strikes.
Gisu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamaha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamaha moves to clinch but Gisu breaks away
and Gisu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Yamaha darts in trying to clinch
and Gisu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gisu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaha darts in trying to clinch
and Gisu counters with a series of strikes. Yamaha will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Yamaha tries to clinch there but Gisu circles away.
Yamaha shoots in looking for a takedown. Gisu tries to sprawl out of it but Yamaha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gisu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Gisu misses its target.
Yamaha wants to clinch but Gisu slips to the side
and Gisu counters with a series of strikes. Yamaha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Gisu. No joy for Yamaha on that attempt.
Yamaha tries for a takedown but Gisu circles away easily
and Gisu counters with a series of strikes. Yamaha will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Yamaha darts in trying to clinch
and Gisu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaha throws an off balance right hand
and Gisu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamaha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Honda Yamaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamaha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Gisu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gisu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Gisu!
A relieved looking Lee Gisu 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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