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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Okuma Yoshiari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Please Don't Go. Fife has chosen Transfiguration #1 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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168 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Okuma Yoshiari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Fife!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiari fakes the leg kick and cracks Fife in the body.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari.
Barney Fife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshiari is looking to chop away at Fife's legs.
Fife shoots in for a double leg but Yoshiari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fife misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fife fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshiari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fife moves away.
Fife walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshiari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fife throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yoshiari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshiari instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a hook that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fife.
Fife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fife is trying to break the clinch but Yoshiari has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshiari lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Yoshiari.
A short left from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fife.
Fife wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshiari digs a right hand underneath Fife's ribcage. Fife let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshiari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Fife looks gassed!
A right hand to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshiari cracks Fife with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiari lands a body shot.
Yoshiari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari - that landed with a thud.
Yoshiari lands a hook that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yoshiari scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshiari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshiari lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Yoshiari.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshiari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fife.
Yoshiari scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshiari digs a right hand underneath Fife's ribcage. Fife let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshiari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshiari cracks Fife with a nice body shot.
Yoshiari lands a body punch.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshiari presses Fife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshiari presses Fife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshiari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari is leaning against Fife and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a right hand.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari works on Fife's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshiari is leaning against Fife and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshiari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari lands a left hand.
Yoshiari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fife taking a breather.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari digs a right hand underneath Fife's ribcage. Fife let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari gets through Fife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshiari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari - that landed with a thud.
Yoshiari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fifes head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshiari lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
A shot in the inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
Yoshiari scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Yoshiari.
Good body shot from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a body shot.
Yoshiari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fife takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshiari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshiari just leaning against Fife, taking a breather.
Yoshiari scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Yoshiari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Yoshiari lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yoshiari on the inside.
Yoshiari keeps control of Fife as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshiari scores with a shot to the side of Fife's head.
Yoshiari lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Yoshiari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
A short uppercut from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari is leaning against Fife and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari presses Fife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Fife can't get the takedown.
Okuma Yoshiari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshiari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshiari lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Yoshiari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshiari works on Fife's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshiari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshiari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fife takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshiari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yoshiari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okuma Yoshiari 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.
Yoshiari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Fife.
Fife throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshiari.
Yoshiari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshiari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fife.
Yoshiari lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshiari connects with a right hand. Fife shakes it off.
Fife throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshiari throws a shot to the body.
Yoshiari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshiari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshiari is leaning against Fife and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshiari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshiari works on Fife's body with a couple of short punches.
Fife is breathing heavily.
Yoshiari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshiari scores with a shot to the side of Fife's head.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshiari lands a right hand.
Yoshiari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fife can do to turn this around?
Fife wants a takedown but no success here.
Okuma Yoshiari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshiari scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
A short left from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari presses Fife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshiari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshiari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fife.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fife is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshiari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fife is working for takedown but Yoshiari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshiari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshiari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshiari scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshiari lands a hook that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
Yoshiari cracks Fife with a nice body shot.
Fife being controlled against the cage.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshiari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fife fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari works on Fife's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshiari scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshiari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshiari presses Fife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari digs a right hand underneath Fife's ribcage. Fife let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshiari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Yoshiari on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshiari.
Come on Yoshiari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fife.
Yoshiari scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshiari gets through Fife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshiari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fife or not.
Yoshiari lands an elbow just above Fife 's eye.
Yoshiari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fife has Yoshiari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yoshiari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshiari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yoshiari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshiari.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshiari cracks Fife with a nice body shot.
Yoshiari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshiari lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshiari lands a nice uppercut.
Fife is trying to drag Yoshiari to the mat but Yoshiari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Yoshiari as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshiari lands a body punch.
Yoshiari lands a body shot.
Yoshiari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshiari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari - that landed with a thud.
Yoshiari lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshiari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshiari lands with a right to the head.
Yoshiari lands a nice shot to the body.
Fife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshiari.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshiari lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fife takes a shot to the head.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
Fife has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshiari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
Yoshiari lands a body punch.
Yoshiari is leaning against Fife and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshiari is pushing Fife up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okuma Yoshiari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yoshiari connects with a body shot.
Fife throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshiari moves out of range easily.
Yoshiari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshiari has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Yoshiari.
Fife works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fife missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fife working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yoshiari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fife doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fife manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fife won't allow Yoshiari to sweep him here.
Yoshiari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fife pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshiari is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshiari is on top in guard.
Yoshiari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fife's guard.
Fife wants to improve his position but Yoshiari is controlling well.
Yoshiari working Fife over with strikes.
Yoshiari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fife wants to control but Yoshiari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshiari is trying to control the action in half guard but Fife is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yoshiari lands a nice short elbow.
Yoshiari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fife has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshiari is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yoshiari just misses with a punch to the body.
Fife swings for the body but Yoshiari moves out of range.
Fife takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fife drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okuma Yoshiari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshiari lands a jab to Fife's midsection.
Yoshiari punishes Fife's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshiari clinches with his opponent.
Yoshiari stops a takedown attempt from Fife.
Yoshiari stalling in the clinch.
Fife has Yoshiari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yoshiari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshiari lands a good knee to the midsection. Fife won't want to take too many of those.
Yoshiari lands a body punch.
Fife wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshiari has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshiari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yoshiari slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshiari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiari avoiding damage.
Yoshiari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshiari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Yoshiari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fife goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshiari prevents it.
Okuma Yoshiari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
A hook to the body from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Yoshiari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshiari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshiari scores a nice knee to the body.
Yoshiari scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari crunches a lovely knee into Fife's ribcage.
Yoshiari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshiari.
Yoshiari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshiari pushes Fife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshiari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fifes head.
Yoshiari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshiari lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshiari is working Fife over against the cage.
Fife is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fife backwards.
A body shot lands from Yoshiari.
Fife looking for a takedown.
Fife takes a shot to the head.
Yoshiari lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshiari lands a body shot.
Yoshiari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshiari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshiari lands a body punch.
Yoshiari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fife drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshiari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fife takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshiari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiari scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshiari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fife's calf.
Yoshiari clinches up with Fife and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiari digs a right hand into Fife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fife's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yoshiari.
Okuma Yoshiari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshiari lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshiari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barney Fife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshiari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshiari slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okuma Yoshiari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshiari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okuma Yoshiari!
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