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Event:
RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamato looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. Yamato didn't expect that.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley advances nicely into full mount.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley cracks Yamato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pugsley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamato is bucking up trying to escape but Pugsley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Yamato is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Riku Yamato's cut even more.#T1##SUB#
Pugsley is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamato is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamato flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pugsley anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamato and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pugsley slips an arm under Yamato chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pugsley has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pugsley is squeezing on Yamato like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamato fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Pugsley! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Japan
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Little Dove throws a hook but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Little Dove, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Little Dove lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Yamato is rocked!
Yamato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Little Dove connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Yamato's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Yamato - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cheyenne Little Dove!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cheyenne Little Dove made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
La De Hoya with the inside leg kick.
La De Hoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Yamato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya crunches a lovely knee into Yamato's ribcage.
La De Hoya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya working Yamato over with knees to the body.
La De Hoya presses Yamato against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La De Hoya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamatos head.
La De Hoya lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from La De Hoya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La De Hoya crunches a lovely knee into Yamato's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for La De Hoya.
Good body shot from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Yamato is rocked!
La De Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can La De Hoya finish him?
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
La De Hoya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yamato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La De Hoya works on Yamato's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from La De Hoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La De Hoya breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Yamato with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Yamato looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Yamato get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marious La De Hoya!
In his post fight interview, Marious La De Hoya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
AKF FN
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yamato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Yamato is rocked!
Rram cracks Yamato with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Yamato is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Yamato is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Yamato could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yajson Rram!
A very excited looking Yajson Rram made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AKFN FN 2
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamato takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
BySubtraction catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Yamato stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Yamato walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
BySubtraction cracks Yamato with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamato has time to react.
Yamato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Yamato misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamato tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamato throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Yamato with a series of wild strikes but Yamato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamato counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Yamato avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Yamato counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamato throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamato wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Yamato ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamato also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Yamato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez cracks Yamato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamato.
Yamato is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamato eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yamato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luis Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Yamato wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Yamato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Yamato moves out of range. #T1#
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez lunges at Yamato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamato's hand.
Yamato misses with a head kick.
Yamato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Luis Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Yamato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamato takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Yamato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamato circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws a combination. Yamato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Yamato.
Yamato takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Yamato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Yamato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Yamato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamato has time to react.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Yamato avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamato! But no joy.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Yamato moves out of range.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato misses with the combination.
#T2#
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Yamato misses
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Yamato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez sets himself, and Yamato steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Yamato throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riku Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamato throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yamato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Sanchez!
Luis Sanchez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest motherfucker alive! Who the fuck is you?'. |
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Event:
KICK FEST 2022: S-1 vs. AKF
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leblond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Leblond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leblond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Leblond keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Leblond clinches.
Leblond tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamato avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamato tries to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling the position.
Leblond slows down the pace here.
Yamato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow. #T1##BC#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leblond looks to land a combination but Yamato avoids it well.
Leblond throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamato blocks a head kick by Leblond.
Leblond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Leblond has Yamato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Leblond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamato.
#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamato tries to clinch but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leblond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL#
Leblond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leblond is keeping busy.
Leblond slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leblond avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Leblond circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Yamato does it's job there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Leblond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamato tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Leblond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamato tries to clinch but Leblond moves out of range.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamato wants to clinch.#T1#
Leblond throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Leblond.
Yamato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leblond throws a lazy head kick
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
Riku Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Leblond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Leblond looking to throw knees to the head but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Yamato is trying to break free.
Yamato wants to stall.
#T2#
Leblond stalling against the ropes.
Yamato letting Leblond take a breather here.
Yamato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
Yamato has had enough of the clinch but Leblond keeps him there for the moment.
Yamato taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond missing with knees to the body.
Yamato wants to break free but Leblond has control.
Yamato tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Leblond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
That's time! Leblond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamato wants to clinch up but Leblond keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Leblond clinches up with Yamato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leblond prevents Yamato from breaking the clinch.
Yamato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblond.
Leblond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamato's efforts to push away.
Yamato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond controlling the action here for a moment.
Leblond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yamato trying to stall but Leblond improves his position.
#T1#
Leblond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Leblond.
Yamato can't find room to land a body shot as Leblond controls the action.
#BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Leblond lunges at Yamato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamato's hand.
Leblond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leblond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Leblond pushes him off.#CL#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Yamato in a clinch.
Leblond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Yamato is looking to clinch but Leblond is avoiding it.
Leblond swinging wildly here.
Yamato unleashes a big counter combination but Leblond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Leblond clinches.
Leblond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Yamato is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblond has double underhooks.
Leblond misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamato is trying to maintain a safe position but Leblond gets an underhook and turns Yamato into the ropes.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamato.
Riku Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Leblond moves into range and clinches up with Yamato.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leblond 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Hamamatsu
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Yamato misses.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Yamato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mata misses.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Mata circles away.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamato counters with a two punch combo.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata throws the left hand but Yamato avoids the punch easily.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range. #T1#
Mata throws a lazy body kick
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Yamato moved out of range.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mata. That one must have hurt.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Mata circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamato lands with a slapping head kick.
Riku Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Yamato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamato counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mata manages to circle out of the way.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Yamato is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Yamato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yamato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mata circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamato checks it well.
Yamato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamato rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mata misses.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lands a jab to Yamato's midsection.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Yamato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Mata is avoiding it.
Mata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
A left and a right from Yamato both land. Nice combination.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata misses with a hook. Yamato ducked under it nicely.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata throws a jab when Yamato was well out of range.
Mata throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamato. Mata shrugs it off though.
Mata misses with a hook.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mata looks for the body kick but Yamato saw that one coming.
Mata throws a push kick but Yamato slaps the foot to one side.
Yamato throws a big counter combination but Mata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riku Yamato is winning the standup battle so far.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
A head kick from Yamato lands but Mata takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata throws the kick towards the body but Yamato avoids it.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato walks into a straight right hand from Mata.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mata keeps the fight on the outside.
Mata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamato went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mata keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mata throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato throws a series of punches but Mata avoids them all with ease.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamato counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Yamato to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamato is looking to clinch.
Riku Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Mata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Mata takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Yamato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mata misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata punishes Yamato's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mata misses with a kick to the body
and Yamato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mata misses with an uppercut.
Mata tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Yamato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yamato tries to clinch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata swings for the body but Yamato moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Yamato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Yamato moved out of range.
Yamato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Mata misses with a low kick.
Yamato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mata takes a step back to recover.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.#T2#
Yamato slips under a jab.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Yamato.
Mata throws a hook but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Mata manages to avoid it.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mata misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama II
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Fatukasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Fatukasi clinches up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fatukasi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yamato gets tackled into the ropes by Fatukasi. Fatukasi maintains the clinch.
Fatukasi just leaning against Yamato, taking a breather.
Fatukasi is pushing Yamato up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yamato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC#
Fatukasi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fatukasi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fatukasi is stalling here.
#BC#
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi throws a head kick but Yamato moves out of range.
No joy there for Yamato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatukasi is looking to counter the offense by Yamato and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fatukasi. #CL#
Fatukasi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch.
Fatukasi throws a sloppy head kick and Yamato moves out of range easily.
Fatukasi fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Fatukasi throws a big shot that misses.
Jaylen Fatukasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatukasi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.#CL#
Yamato gets tackled into the ropes by Fatukasi. Fatukasi maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Fatukasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fatukasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Fatukasi drives through and clinches with Yamato against the ropes.
Yamato being controlled against the ropes.
Fatukasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fatukasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Fatukasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatukasi throws a head kick but Yamato moves out of range.
#CL#
Fatukasi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Fatukasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatukasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Fatukasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatukasi throws a wild body kick that Yamato sees coming a mile off.
Yamato throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Fatukasi circles away.
#T1#
Fatukasi throws a sloppy head kick and Yamato moves out of range easily.
Fatukasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Fatukasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Fatukasi misses with a body shot.
Fatukasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamato tries to clinch but Fatukasi is having none of it.
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Fatukasi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamato wants to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a left and a right that stings Yamato. #T2#
Yamato throws a head kick but Fatukasi moves out of range.
Jaylen Fatukasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a left and a right that stings Yamato.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamato looks to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fatukasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamato can't find room to land a body shot as Fatukasi controls the action.
#BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Fatukasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fatukasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Fatukasi instigates a clinch.
Fatukasi just leaning against Yamato, taking a breather.
Yamato tries to circle away but Fatukasi has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Yamato's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Fatukasi clinches with his opponent.
Fatukasi avoiding damage as Yamato throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Fatukasi moves into the clinch.
Fatukasi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Fatukasi breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Fatukasi.
Fatukasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamato tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fatukasi clinches up with Yamato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fatukasi leaning against his opponent.
Fatukasi prevents Yamato from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Yamato tries to break the clinch but Fatukasi is controlling the position. #BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato wants to counter with a clinch but Fatukasi pushes him away.
Yamato wants to clinch
and Fatukasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatukasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fatukasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fatukasi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Fatukasi instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riku Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaylen Fatukasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Yamato misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylen Fatukasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fatukasi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylen Fatukasi!
Jaylen Fatukasi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama- FW F
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamato throws a lazy head kick
and Fuerte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuerte circles away.
Fuerte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamato tries to clinch but Fuerte moves away
and Fuerte counters with a straight right hand.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fuerte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuerte throwing a counter right hand but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Yamato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Fuerte counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Yamato onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Yamato is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.#T1#
Fuerte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuerte counters with a big right hand that sends Yamato crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Fuerte takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Farto Fuerte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamato moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamato wants to clinch up but Nakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Nakamoto.
Nakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Kenji Nakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamato tries to clinch but Nakamoto moves out of range.
Yamato misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nakamoto misses.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Nakamoto is avoiding it.
Yamato throws a combination. Nakamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Nakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamato scores with a head kick.
Yamato avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Nakamoto tries to get set, Yamato tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamoto manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamoto swings for the body but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato defending well as Nakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Yamato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nakamoto misses with the body kick
and Yamato counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Nakamoto.
Yamato tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Nakamoto tries to get set, Yamato tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamoto manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Nakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamato misses with a body shot.
Nakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamoto throws a head kick that misses
and Yamato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Nakamoto pushes him off.
Nakamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Yamato throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Nakamoto is rocked!
Nakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamato finish him?
Nakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Yamato needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nakamoto just on the top of the head. Nakamoto drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nakamoto - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riku Yamato! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Tokyo
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Toyota is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamato.#CL#
Yamato drives through and clinches with Toyota against the ropes.
Yamato tries to circle away but Toyota has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Yamato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamato moves out of range as Toyota strikes.
Yamato throws a nice looking combination but Toyota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toyota misses with a hook. Yamato ducked under it nicely.
Yamato tries to clinch but Toyota is having none of it.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Toyota is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Toyota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toyota is looking to control Yamato's arms but Yamato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toyota has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato slowing the pace effectively.
Yamato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamato seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yamato working Toyota over with knees to the body.#T1#
Yamato wants to stall.
Yamato controlling the action here for a moment.
Toyota has had enough of the clinch but Yamato keeps him there for the moment.
Toyota tries to break free but Yamato pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamato.
Toyota tries to break free but Yamato pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Toyota.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toyota is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamato has double underhooks.
Toyota keeps control of Yamato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamato prevents a body shot from Toyota.
Yamato missing with knees to the body.
Yamato stalling in the clinch but Toyota improves position. #BC#
Yamato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yamato moves into the clinch.
Toyota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamato is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Yamato.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Yamato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toyota clinches up with Yamato and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Yamato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Yamato moves into the clinch.
Toyota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamato wants to stall.
Toyota lands with a right to the head.
Toyota struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamato controls his hands.
#BC#
Yamato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toyota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamato.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toyota can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toyota darts in and clinches Yamato up against the ropes.#BC2#
Toyota breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Yamato has Toyota up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamato managing to block the knees to the body from Toyota.
#T1##BC2#
Toyota breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Yamato drives through and clinches with Toyota against the ropes.
Toyota tries to break free but Yamato pushes him back against the ropes.
Toyota is trying to push Yamato away but Yamato has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Toyota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Yamato. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Toyota.
Toyota misses the shot to the body.
Yamato misses with a head kick.
Yamato works over Toyota's head and body with a nice combination.
Toyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamato cracks Toyota with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Toyota moves into the clinch.#T2#
Yamato is trying to maintain a safe position but Toyota gets an underhook and turns Yamato into the ropes.
Toyota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riku Yamato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamato wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Yamato breaks the clinch.
Toyota tries to clinch but Yamato moves out of range.
Toyota tries a low kick but Yamato avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toyota tries to move into range but Yamato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toyota tries to clinch but Yamato moves away
and as Toyota looks to reset his feet, Yamato counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Toyota crashing to the canvas! Toyota is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Toyota is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Yamato is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Riku Yamato! |
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