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Event:
TOF 135
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Faith tries to sprawl out of it but Yamasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Faith moves into range and clinches up with Yamasaki.
Yamasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Faith.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Faith.
Faith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Faith lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki is working for takedown but Faith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faith tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki avoids the elbow strike from Faith, against the cage.
#T1#
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Faith tries to land a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks with his arms.
Faith tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
Faith pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faith's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Faith.
Faith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamasaki up against the cage.
Faith throws a head punch that misses.
Faith pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faith. #T2#
Yamasaki has Faith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamasaki slows down the pace here.
Yamasaki missing with knees to the body.
Faith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamasaki looking for a takedown.
Faith lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faith scores with a knee to the head.
Yamasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Yamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Faith.
Faith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Yamasaki gets control of Faith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faith wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Faith defends easily.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Faith defends easily.
#SUB#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Faith defends it easily.
#T4#
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Faith from controlling successfully.
Yamasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Faith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faith has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Faith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faith trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Faith passes Yamasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yamasaki wants to control but Faith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faith is looking to advance position but Yamasaki won't allow it.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but Faith is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki wants to control but Faith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki goes for a double leg but Faith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faith continues to drive forward.#T7#
Faith misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Faith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Faith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faith misses with a knee to the head.
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike from Faith.
Yamasaki is trying to stall.
#T8#
Yamasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Faith can't find room to land a body shot as Yamasaki controls the action.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faith prevents it.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Yamasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Faith.
Faith trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamasaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T9#
Yamasaki being controlled against the cage.
Faith slows down the pace here.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamasaki is defending well for now.
Faith with a knee to the head.
Yamasaki missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faith tries to land a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks with his arms.
Yamasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Yamasaki manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarron Faith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Faith lands.
Faith misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but Faith is having none of it.
Faith with a hook.#TD2#
Faith drives through with a takedown into Yamasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Faith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faith has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Faith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Faith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Faith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faith postures up.
Faith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Faith 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.
Faith wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.
Faith wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Faith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faith's corner calls for a 1-2. Faith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faith wants to clinch.#TD#
Yamasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Faith's guard.
Faith pulls Yamasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Faith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Faith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yamasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Faith's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yamasaki trying to control but Faith is working from the bottom.
Faith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Faith is looking to advance position but Yamasaki won't allow it.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Faith has control of the leg.
Faith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faith wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Faith throwing strikes from guard but Yamasaki blocks nicely.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Faith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Faith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faith avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Faith counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faith's waist but Faith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamasaki off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Yamasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hiroshi Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faith gets back to half guard.#T6#
Yamasaki is trying to control. Faith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faith is trying is best to control the position here.
Faith wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamasaki trying to control from half guard but Faith is working away.
Faith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Faith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faith is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Yamasaki trying to control the action but Faith is working from the bottom.
Well, if Yamasaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yamasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Faith trying to control here.
Yamasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faith wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faith keeps working.
Faith is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faith avoid being mounted?
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faith keeps working.
Faith is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Faith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamasaki is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Faith gets double underhooks and turns Yamasaki into the cage.
Yamasaki avoiding damage.
Yamasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T9#
Yamasaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faith.
Faith trying to land knees to the body.
Yamasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faith just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Faith.
Faith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Yamasaki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Faith is trying to keep an underhook but Yamasaki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Faith trying to hold on to Yamasaki's head to control him but Yamasaki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Faith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Faith 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.
Jarron Faith 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Faith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Yamasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faith sprawls well initially but Yamasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Faith trying to control from the bottom.
Yamasaki wants to control but Faith is keeping him busy.
Faith wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yamasaki in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Faith is defending well.
Faith is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki wants to free his trapped foot but Faith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yamasaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Faith is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faith avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamasaki's back!
Yamasaki trying to control the hands but Faith won't let him.
Yamasaki breaks Faith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Faith managing to control the position.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Faith looking for a guillotine here but Yamasaki defends easily.
Faith working a defensive guard here.
Faith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamasaki's guard. #REVB#
Faith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Faith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faith passes Yamasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Faith trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Yamasaki gets full guard.
Faith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yamasaki is looking to regain half guard here but Faith keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamasaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Faith is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Faith wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faith is pressing down on Yamasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamasaki is holding on for now.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki trying to get back to full guard but Faith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Faith lands a nice shot to the head.
Hiroshi Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki is squirming around, avoiding Faith's attempts to control the action.
Faith controlling the pace for now.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position but Faith isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Faith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yamasaki is now in Faith's guard. A big mistake from Faith there, giving up the dominant position! #T6#
Faith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faith pulls Yamasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Faith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamasaki stays in close to Faith's body and controls the position.
Yamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamasaki is pushing down on Faith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faith is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Faith keeps moving. #T7#
Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Yamasaki works his way into full mount!
Faith prevents Yamasaki from taking his back.#SUB#
Yamasaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Faith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Faith shrugs it off. #T8#
Faith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki is stalling here but it's allowed Faith to get half guard.
Faith tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg.
Yamasaki trying to mount his opponent but Faith defends it.
Yamasaki prevents Faith from improving his position.#T9#
Yamasaki is keen to just control but Faith is a slippery customer.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Faith is defending well.
Faith trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarron Faith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamasaki takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiroshi Yamasaki.
I think Faith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarron Faith!
After winning the bout, Jarron Faith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stahl as he avoids it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahl pinned against the cage. Stahl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Stahl.
Stahl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahl scores with a one two! Yamasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Stahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
#CL2#
Stahl drives through and clinches with Yamasaki against the cage.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
#TD#
Yamasaki pulls Stahl into guard.
#T1#
Stahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Yamasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Stahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamasaki keeping full guard, as Stahl tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stahl controls the pace.#SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.#SUB#
Yamasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahl has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Stahl with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
Stahl looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.#SUB#
Yamasaki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stahl is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yamasaki.#T7#
Yamasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stahl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stahl is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stahl is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stahl pulls his head out easily.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamasaki keeps working.
Yamasaki gets full guard.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his foot on Stahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahl works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Stahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahl has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.#T9##SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamasaki, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Stahl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Stahl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahl pinned against the cage. Stahl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Stahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Stahl.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Stahl finds it's target.
Yamasaki needs to keep his hands up - Stahl had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stahl catches Yamasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Yamasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stahl on his heels. He'll look to pass Stahl's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stahl holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stahl pulls Yamasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Yamasaki has gone for a leg lock! Stahl slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamasaki's guard.#REVB#
Yamasaki is trying to keep Stahl in close.
Stahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yamasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Stahl to get to half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stahl pulls his head out easily.
Stahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamasaki's head.
Stahl stalling.
Hiroshi Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl content to control rather than advance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but Yamasaki defending well. #SUB#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Stahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Stahl is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Stahl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paul Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown but Stahl shows good takedown defense.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Stahl coming out on top.#T5#
Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Stahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl.
Stahl dips to his left and cracks Yamasaki with an uppercut!
Hiroshi Yamasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Stahl as Yamasaki shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stahl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl lands with a nice body kick.
Yamasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stahl avoids it really well and circles away.#T6#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahl but Stahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamasaki dives in and grabs Stahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stahl pushes down on Yamasaki's head and hops out.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahl is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Stahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahl with a nice cross.
Yamasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to avoid it but Yamasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stahl to the ground. Stahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Yamasaki is rocked!
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Stahl lands a big head kick that sends Yamasaki tumbling to the mat! Stahl takes a step backwards and waves Yamasaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stahl lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Yamasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stahl is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stahl is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stahl stays in close to Yamasaki's body and controls the position.
Yamasaki seems to have got his legs back now.#T7#
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stahl trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
#T9##SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Stahl stays in close to Yamasaki's body and controls the position.
Stahl passes Yamasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahl but Stahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahl circles away.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Stahl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Yamasaki.
Nice jab there from Stahl.
Stahl lands an overhand right.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl misses the shot to the body.
Yamasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl scores with a nice head shot.
Yamasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Stahl gets double underhooks and turns Yamasaki into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Stahl.
#T1#
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Stahl gets through Yamasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Yamasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stahl walks away with a smile on his face. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamasaki. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stahl lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Yamasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stahl is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stahl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamasaki postures up in Stahl's guard and throws a big left but Stahl blocks it. #SUB#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Stahl keeps trying to improve his position.
Yamasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahl keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Stahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Stahl controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahl is defending well. #SUB#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stahl can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2#
Stahl throws Yamasaki to one side and escapes!
Stahl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stahl swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stahl as he avoids it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in and drives through. Stahl sprawls well.
Stahl throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Stahl.
Yamasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahl's waist but Stahl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamasaki off to one side.
Stahl misses the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Stahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T5#
Stahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Stahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yamasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stahl is trying to stand back up but Yamasaki is controlling him
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamasaki.
Stahl gets full guard.#T6#
Yamasaki won't allow Stahl to get back to his feet.
Stahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamasaki.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stahl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stahl has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.#T7##SUB#
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
#SUB#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stahl 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#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamasaki trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stahl has his hands on Yamasaki's head, controlling the position.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass. #T9#
Yamasaki pushing down on Stahl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Yamasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Stahl defends the submission attempt.
Hiroshi Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Stahl is defending well.
#SUB#
Yamasaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamasaki.
Stahl tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Yamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamasaki prevents Stahl from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stahl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl!
A very excited looking Paul Stahl 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:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George stuffs the takedown.
George misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
George misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
George wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but George is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
George's coaches at Tappelukerho have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamasaki to get the leverage.
Yamasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamasaki works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But George has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from George! #T2##SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yamasaki is tightening it up a little... George has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! George reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! George taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yamasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Our winner, Hiroshi Yamasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Garak.
Garak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garak misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Yamasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garak's guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garak has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yamasaki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garak is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle here but Garak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garak looks up at the clock and then as Yamasaki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yamasaki is trying to control Garak's posture but Garak avoids it.
We've been hearing that Garak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamasaki gets back to half guard.
Garak slips a nice elbow through Yamasaki's hands, connecting with Yamasaki's forehead.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garak pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Garak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garak is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Garak escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Garak!
Yamasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Garak scoring with punches from side control.
Yamasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garak's best efforts.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garak is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Garak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Garak is proving a slippery customer.
Garak trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Garak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garak landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garak wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #T4#
Garak is really struggling to control Yamasaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Garak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki taking some punishment here, with Garak in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Garak seems content to control.
Yamasaki has hold of Garak's hands but Garak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elim Garak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Yamasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garak sprawls well initially but Yamasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garak regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Garak is defending well.
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yamasaki has his hands clasped together but Garak extends and breaks Yamasaki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Garak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elim Garak!
After the fight, Elim Garak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Belyaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamasaki did well to prevent Belyaev getting side control.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily.
Belyaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belyaev prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Yamasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
Belyaev lands with some strikes.
Belyaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yamasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but Yamasaki defending well.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamasaki taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Belyaev working over Yamasaki with some ground and pound. Yamasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Yamasaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Belyaev working over Yamasaki with some ground and pound. Yamasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki manages to get to full guard.
Yamasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Belyaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Belyaev. #SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Belyaev. Oh but Yamasaki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Belyaev goes limp - he's gone! Yamasaki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge đź‘Š that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale throws a right and a left that Yamasaki avoids nicely. #TD#
Hale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hale is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yamasaki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hale is looking to defend but Yamasaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hale! Yamasaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hale taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Yamasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White. #SUB2#
White in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yamasaki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob White!
A very excited looking Bob White 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:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slappin.
Slappin misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Slappin didn't expect that.
Slappin is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to pass into half guard but Slappin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slappin is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yamasaki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slappin rolls with it to try and escape but Yamasaki cranks on the arm and Slappin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Belyaev's guard.
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Yamasaki's hands, connecting with Yamasaki's forehead.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Yamasaki defends it.
Belyaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Yamasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Yamasaki is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev raining down shots from the mount!
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Yamasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belyaev scoring with strikes but Yamasaki is staying in there.
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Yamasaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yamasaki is trying to escape the mount.
Yamasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamasaki taking shots to the head.
Belyaev unloading with bombs!
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes here.
Yamasaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belyaev unloading with bombs!#T3#
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Belyaev postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yamasaki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Belyaev around the waist but Belyaev pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Belyaev is the winner by TKO! Belyaev jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
After winning the bout, Daniel Belyaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Duval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duval lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duval misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Duval didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamasaki trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duval is keeping the position for now.
Yamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Duval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamasaki being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Duval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Duval keeps moving.
Yamasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duval is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duval wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Yamasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duval manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamasaki has Duval in his guard.#REVB#
Duval trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Yamasaki has an active guard here but Duval has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Duval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his feet on Duval's thighs here. He's pushed Duval off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Duval screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yamasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walton is looking for a sweep.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yamasaki is controlling him well.#T1#
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura but Walton is defending well. #SUB2#
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walton, who protects the arm well.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walton is looking to regain half guard here but Yamasaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is not content to let Yamasaki control the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sdasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sdasa is in Yamasaki's guard.#SUB2#
Sdasa is posturing up here but Yamasaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sdasa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sdasa has to tap! Slick submission there by Yamasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Yamasaki 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: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yamasaki gets caught flat footed, as Tsai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Tsai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tsai frees his head nicely. Oh but Yamasaki has switched to an armbar! Tsai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
An out of breath Hiroshi Yamasaki 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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