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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Francor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francor scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamauchi should have avoided that one.
Yamauchi is looking to clinch but Francor is avoiding it.
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francor cracks Yamauchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamauchi wants to clinch up but Francor keeps it at a distance.
Francor is looking for a counter combo.
Francor scores with a jab. Yamauchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Francor lands a big head kick that sends Yamauchi tumbling to the mat! Francor takes a step backwards and waves Yamauchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yamauchi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Takuma Yamauchi has been cut.
Francor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Francor.
Yamauchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Francor finish him?#CL#
Francor closes the distance and pushes Yamauchi back into the cage.#BC#
Francor manages to break the clinch.
Yamauchi darts in trying to clinch
and Francor comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Yamauchi stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Francor is on him like rabid pit bull! Yamauchi slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amit Francor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Yamauchi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yamauchi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wang gets full guard.
Yamauchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamauchi controls the pace.#T1##SU2#
Yamauchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yamauchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamauchi pushes Wang away with a front kick.
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yamauchi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yamauchi wants the takedown. Wang is fighting it off but Yamauchi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wang's guard against the cage.
Yamauchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamauchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamauchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Yamauchi controlling from the top position.
Wang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Yamauchi stands and steps away. Wang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Yamauchi. Yamauchi maintains the clinch.
Yamauchi lands a good knee to the midsection. Wang won't want to take too many of those.
Yamauchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yamauchi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
#SUB#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamauchi is aware though and is defending well.
Yamauchi 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.
Yamauchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamauchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamauchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamauchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamauchi passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Yamauchi stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yamauchi moves into range and clinches up with Wang.#TD2#
Yamauchi has Wang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yamauchi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wang tumbling to the mat - Yamauchi dives into Wang's guard.
Yamauchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yamauchi frees his head nicely. Oh but Wang has switched to an armbar! Yamauchi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yi Wang! |
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Event:
FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamauchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tlaloc as he jumps to the side.
Yamauchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Yamauchi gets caught napping as Tlaloc dives in and scores a takedown. Yamauchi manages to retain guard.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Tlaloc throws an elbow that misses. Yamauchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tlaloc's guard. Nice move by Yamauchi!#REVB#
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tlaloc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamauchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tlaloc's guard.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamauchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tlaloc struggling a bit here.
Tlaloc looks to move to half guard but instead Yamauchi has passed into mount! Damn!
Tlaloc is squirming around, avoiding Yamauchi's attempts to control the action.
Tlaloc is working to get back to half guard.
Yamauchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamauchi tries to control but Tlaloc wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamauchi can't control as he wanted to and Tlaloc manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Yamauchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamauchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tlaloc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yamauchi throwing shots but Tlaloc is blocking nicely.
Yamauchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tlaloc defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi trying to control from half guard but Tlaloc is working away.
Tlaloc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Yamauchi has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamauchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tlaloc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tlaloc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yamauchi to the ground. Tlaloc is now in Yamauchi's guard.
Yamauchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tlaloc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Yamauchi wants to control from the top but Tlaloc keeps moving.
Tlaloc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tlaloc tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Yamauchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamauchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tlaloc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamauchi is trying to control the position but Tlaloc postures up.
Tlaloc 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.
Yamauchi wants to stand but Tlaloc is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tlaloc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamauchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tlaloc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamauchi defends well and Tlaloc ends up having to push Yamauchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamauchi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tlaloc.#TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Yamauchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tlaloc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tlaloc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamauchi is trying to keep Tlaloc in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Yamauchi controls Tlaloc momentarily but Tlaloc frees himself.
Yamauchi wants to sweep here but Tlaloc controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamauchi looking to control.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tlaloc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamauchi's head.
Tlaloc working some strikes from top position.
Yamauchi trying to control the position.
Tlaloc trying to control but Yamauchi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tlaloc lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamauchi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi!
Takuma Yamauchi is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc stepped up to the mic, saying 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'. |
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Event:
FLB 2
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Yamauchi darts in and clinches Mi up against the cage.#BC#
Mi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yamauchi clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mi tries to keep at a distance but Yamauchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamauchi has Mi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mi is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard and drags Mi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamauchi is pulling down on Mi's head. It's preventing any offense from Mi, at least for the moment.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB2#
Yamauchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamauchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Yamauchi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Mi is working an open guard so Yamauchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Yamauchi moves into range and clinches up with Mi.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Yamauchi successfully pulls guard.
Mi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamauchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mi landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yamauchi holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Yamauchi has his hands on Mi's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yamauchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mi.
Mi throws a body punch but Yamauchi moves out of range.
Mi misses with a straight right.
Yamauchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Mi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mi lands a body shot.
Mi misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Yamauchi drives through and clinches with Mi against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamauchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.
Yamauchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamauchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Mi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamauchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamauchi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Yamauchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuu Mi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Yamauchi.#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mi misses with a hook. Yamauchi ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mi. Those never looked like landing.
Yamauchi wants to counter with a clinch but Mi pushes him away.
Yamauchi slips under a jab from Mi.#CL2#
Yamauchi forces Mi back against the cage and clinches.
Mi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mi is trying to stall.
Yamauchi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Yamauchi misses
and Yamauchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamauchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamauchi. #CL2#
Yamauchi has closed the distance and engaged Mi in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Yamauchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mi wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Yamauchi has Mi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamauchi on the ground.
Yamauchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mi's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi trying to keep a closed guard but Yamauchi is proving a slippery customer.
Mi wants to sweep here but Yamauchi controlling him for the moment.
Yamauchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamauchi is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yamauchi shoots and misses
and Mi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Yamauchi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yamauchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mi 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.
Yamauchi controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Yamauchi gets to his feet - Mi follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Yamauchi gets control of Mi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamauchi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mi stopping the sweep attempt from Yamauchi.#T2#
Yamauchi pulls Mi in to control the position.
Yamauchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yamauchi 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. #SU2#
Yamauchi stands up and waves to Mi to follow him. #CL2#
Yamauchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuu Mi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamauchi dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Yamauchi's head and hops out.
Jones misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Yamauchi pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Yamauchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamauchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamauchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamauchi tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Yamauchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to clinch.
As Jones looks to move away, Yamauchi throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Yamauchi moved out of range nicely.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuma Yamauchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamauchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Yamauchi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Kong Jones! |
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