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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadulaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.#TD#
Sadulaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sadulaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev controlling from the top position.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadulaev prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a hook.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Sadulaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadulaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadulaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadulaev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadulaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamamoto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev cracks Yamamoto with a solid left hand.
Sadulaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadulaev lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
Sadulaev won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Can Sadulaev finish him?
Sadulaev with a nice head shot there.
Sadulaev loads up on a big left hand. Yamamoto felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sadulaev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his disappointment, as Sadulaev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
In his post fight interview, Abdulrashid Sadulaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer moves out of range.
Simmer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yamamoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Simmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Simmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.#T1#
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Simmer as Yamamoto shoots in.
Simmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmer digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank. #TD2#
Simmer manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Simmer is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Simmer is defending well. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Yamamoto wants to control but Simmer is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmer keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Simmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Simmer's head but Simmer avoids it well.
Yamamoto taking a break here but Simmer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simmer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simmer blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmer circles away.
#CL2#
Simmer has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Simmer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Simmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmer is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmer pinned against the cage. Simmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmer! But no joy.
Yamamoto shoots in but Simmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Simmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Simmer has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.#BC#
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Simmer pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamamoto distracts Simmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto trying to control but Simmer is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Simmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmer prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Simmer gets to his feet. Yamamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmer defends it nicely.
Charlie Simmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head. #CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmer digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Simmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmer throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Simmer rushes Yamamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmer circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets tackled into the cage by Simmer. Simmer maintains the clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Simmer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmer throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Simmer crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Simmer improves his position.
Simmer fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmer avoids it.
Simmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Simmer gets a clinch.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmer walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Simmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer is having none of it.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Simmer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Simmer misses with a double jab.
As Simmer looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Simmer just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Simmer circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Simmer sprawls well.
Simmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Simmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Simmer. Those never looked like landing.
Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Simmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Simmer successfully pulls guard.
Simmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Yamamoto stands up from Simmer's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kyo Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Simmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto throws a push kick but Simmer slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmer 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simmer! |
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Event:
Dillos Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Yamamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Yamamoto is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Yamamoto stalling the fight.
Yamamoto is trying to drag Lewis to the mat but Lewis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamamoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis is stalling here.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamamoto stalls.
Yamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Lewis lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.#CL2#
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Lewis is trying to break free.#T3#
Lewis jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamamoto.
A bit of stalling here from Yamamoto.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniel Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lewis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
#TD2#
Yamamoto pulls Lewis into guard.
Yamamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Yamamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yamamoto works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Lewis has been cut.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Yamamoto drops Lewis with a beautiful combination! Lewis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yamamoto is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Daniel Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Yamamoto.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Yamamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Yamamoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yamamoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Yamamoto kicks Lewis off and gets to his feet.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyo Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Yamamoto pulls guard.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Yamamoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yamamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into Lewis's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Yamamoto gets to his feet. Lewis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamamoto is defended easily by Lewis.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Yamamoto pulls guard. #ES2#
Yamamoto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Yamamoto pulls guard.
Yamamoto is controlling Lewis's posture.
Lewis trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Daniel Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis wants to stand but Yamamoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. #REVB##T3##SU2#
Yamamoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
A big left from Lewis misses.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Yamamoto.#CL2#
Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamamoto.
#TD2#
Yamamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kyo Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamamoto controls the pace.
Let's hope that Yamamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yamamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyo Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamamoto 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Yamamoto!
A relieved looking Kyo Yamamoto 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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