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Event:
SSDFN 11
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsering thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsering looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Tsering dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tsering misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Yamada has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Tsering.
Tsering pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsering throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada throwing a counter right hand but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Yamada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tadamasa Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gyatso Tsering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Tsering circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
Tsering throws a hook to the side of Yamada's head but Yamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamada is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Tsering changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yamada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1##SU2#
Tsering decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamada to his feet.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Tsering.
Yamada is looking to counter punch.
Tsering misses with a wild combination.
Tsering feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsering shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsering looks to land a right hand but Yamada moved out of range.#TD#
Yamada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsering's half guard.#SUB#
Yamada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tsering still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tsering has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yamada could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Tsering tries to stand but Yamada controls the position and pulls Tsering into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsering has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamada is proving hard to escape from.
Tsering won't allow Yamada to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Tsering gets to his feet. Yamada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tsering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsering throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Tsering. #TD#
Yamada gets a takedown into half guard.#T3##ES2#
Tsering kicks off Yamada and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Tsering shoots in and bounces Yamada off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamada wants to stand up but Tsering is controlling him.
Tsering has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamada is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Yamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsering wants to get up but he can't break Yamada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tsering is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T5##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Tsering slips the punch.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsering throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yamada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsering lands with a right hand.
Tsering scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsering, as that shot connected.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamada as he jumps to the side. #T6#
No luck for Tsering with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Yamada as Tsering shoots in.
It looked like Yamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsering looks winded!
Tsering waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
A jab from Tsering misses.
Yamada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gyatso Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsering.
Tsering pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsering tries to sprawl out of it but Yamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tsering manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsering throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsering off to one side.
Yamada is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Tsering shoots in and gets a takedown into Yamada's guard.#T7#
Tsering won't allow Yamada to get back to his feet.
Tsering wants to stand and escape but instead Yamada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsering can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Yamada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsering!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada landing shots from mount. #T8#
Tsering is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Yamada is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tsering is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Yamada looking for the RNC.
Tsering wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Yamada looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Tsering is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yamada gets his way!
#SUB#
Yamada is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tsering defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB#
Yamada looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Yamada working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tsering wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for the choke from the back position but Tsering is controlling his hands well.
Tsering trying to get back to his feet but Yamada is in full control for now. #SUB#
Yamada is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tsering knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tsering for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gyatso Tsering will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Yamada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsering jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsering swivels and escapes.
Tsering tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsering throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Tadamasa Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamada slips a jab from Tsering.
Danga de danga de dang - Tsering scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada moves out of range as Tsering strikes.
Yamada throws a big counter combination but Tsering scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Tsering bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Tsering decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tsering shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamada sprawls well. He's pushed Tsering's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Tsering tries to get set, Yamada tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsering manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsering is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Tsering fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yamada to the ground. Tsering is now in Yamada's guard.
Yamada is looking to stand up but Tsering isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada has a closed guard, preventing Tsering from standing up. #T2#
Tsering stops Yamada from standing up.
Tsering is looking to stand up but Yamada won't let him.
Yamada wants to stand but Tsering is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsering.
Tsering connects with a crisp jab.
Tsering might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3##TD2#
Tsering closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tsering wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Yamada uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Yamada has a closed guard, preventing Tsering from standing up.
Tadamasa Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamada wants to stand and escape but Tsering is having none of it.
Tsering has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tsering is looking to stand up but Yamada won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsering throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsering scores with a jab to the head.
Yamada staying out of range there.
Yamada is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tsering misses.
Yamada blocks a jab.
Yamada throwing a counter right hand but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Tsering throws a good cross that connects.
Tsering shoots in but Yamada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Yamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamada defending well as Tsering loads up on a big left hand.
Tsering has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamada is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T5#
A swing and a miss from Tsering.
Yamada is looking to counter punch.
Gyatso Tsering seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsering tries for a takedown but Yamada circles away easily
letting Yamada counter with a right hand.
Tadamasa Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gyatso Tsering.
Tsering misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamada slips a jab from Tsering.
Tsering throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsering circles away.
Yamada slips a straight right by Tsering.
A big right from Tsering misses.
Tsering fails to land the takedown.
Yamada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsering defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamada.#T6#
Tsering shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsering's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamada dives in and grabs Tsering's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsering pushes down on Yamada's head and hops out.#TD#
Yamada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsering was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsering avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamada chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamada passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Yamada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsering, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Yamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tsering is trying to buck Yamada off.#T7##SUB#
Yamada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsering, who protects the arm well.
Tsering tries to escape but Yamada is in control. #SUB#
Yamada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tsering has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamada but great work by Tsering.
Tsering tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yamada wants to get back to his feet.#T8#
Tsering wants to stand but Yamada is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Tsering decides to stand back up.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamada as he avoids it easily.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsering tries to sprawl out of it but Yamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tsering manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsering as he connects with a hook.#T9#
Tsering throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsering off to one side.
Tsering defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamada.
Tsering thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsering throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Yamada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yamada slips a jab from Tsering.
Tsering throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsering manages to circle out of the way.
Yamada shoots in but Tsering avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up with Tsering, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes Tsering against the ropes but Tsering circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tadamasa Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gyatso Tsering is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsering scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gyatso Tsering comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsering 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 18:20
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gyatso Tsering! |
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Event:
SSDFN 9
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kiido.
Yamada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kiido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiido.
Kiido takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Kiido misses the shot to the body.
Kiido throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiido throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Kiido is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiido looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiido throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiido.
#T1##TD#
Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiido's guard.
Yamada is working Kiido over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Yamada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiido has wrist control.
Yamada passes Kiido's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yamada is trying for a kimura here. Kiido looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yamada wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tadamasa Yamada! |
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Event:
SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Kido.
Kido lands the left hand.
Yamada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kido scores with a hook to the body. Yamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kido seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kido lands a jab to Yamada's midsection.
Kido misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kido throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Kido looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.#T1#
No joy there for Kido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamada throws a right hand that Kido ducks under and follows up with a left that Kido also avoids with ease.
Kido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Kido.
Kido swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada throws out a counter right but Kido avoids it with no problem.
Yamada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Yamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kido is looking to wear down Yamada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Kido. #TD2#
Yamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Kido is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kido looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamada is trying to work for a kimura but Kido is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kido is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kido has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamada is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but Kido is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamada to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yamada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kido sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamada wants to stand up but Kido has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yamada should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Kido is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamada missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Yamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kido is pressing down on Yamada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kido keeping full guard, as Yamada tries to pass.
Kido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kido not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kido is trying to keep Yamada in close.
Yamada wants to stand but Kido has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Yamada throws a strike but Kido rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kido forces his way into half guard.
Yamada tries to kick Kido off but Kido keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kido is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kido's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Kido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamada has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kido is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Yamada is trying to stand back up but Kido is controlling him
#SUB#
Kido is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kido is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kido wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamada keeps working. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kido. #SUB#
Kido wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kido seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yamada tries to kick Kido off but Kido keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kido swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T7#
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kido lands a right hook to the body.
Kido pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamada throws out a counter right but Kido avoids it with no problem.
Kido scores with a nice strike.
Kido connects with a body shot that sends Yamada's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Kido misses.
Yamada misses with a double jab.
Kido drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamada sprawls and moves away.#T8#
Yamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kido counters by clinching up.
Yamada misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Yamada has hold of one of Kido's legs. Kido is fighting the takedown attempt but Yamada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kido 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! Yamada rolls with it to try and escape but Kido cranks on the arm and Yamada is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshihiro Kido! |
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