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Event:
Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yakamito lands a right hook to the body.
Yakamito's coach down at BLOODBATH Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yakamito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakamito scores with the left hand. Mansour knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansour moves out of range as Yakamito strikes.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mansour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yakamito in his tracks.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at five angels that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yakamito throws a jab when Mansour was well out of range.
Yakamito moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mansour misses with a hook.
Yakamito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakamito jabs Mansour right on the nose. Mansour blinks but takes it well.
Yakamito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansour staying out of range there.
A big left from Mansour misses.
It seemed like Yakamito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yakamito misses with a hook.
Mansour takes a swing at Yakamito's ribcage but misses.
Yakamito on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Mansour throws a hook but Yakamito blocks it.
Yakamito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakamito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakamito misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Yakamito misses the body punch
and Mansour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakamito is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakamito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yakamito misses the shot to the body.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakamito manages to avoid it.
Mansour walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Mansour changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour connects with a jab.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour throws a hook but Yakamito blocks it.
Mansour misses with a body shot.
Jab by Mansour.
Yakamito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mansour counters with a left to the body.
Mansour throws the left hand but Yakamito avoids the punch easily.
Yakamito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Mansour throws a jab when Yakamito was well out of range.
Yakamito is looking for the big counter here.
Yakamito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mansour.
Mansour moves away from the strike by Yakamito.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakamito scores with the left hand. Mansour knows he should have avoided that one.
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Yakamito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakamito defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand.
Yakamito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mansour on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yakamito swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mansour.
A little jabbing left from Yakamito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour misses the shot to the body.
Yakamito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mansour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakamito throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yakamito throws a jab when Mansour was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mansour tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakamito misses with a body shot
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
Mansour throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Mansour throws a big shot that misses.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakamito can do to turn this around?
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Seth Mansour is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakamito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakamito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakamito.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
Mansour scores with a punch to the head.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from Yakamito.
Yakamito loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.#T2#
Mansour avoids the body shot from Yakamito.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Mansour scores with a body shot.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Mansour moves into the clinch.
Yakamito lands a right hand.
Mansour is leaning against Yakamito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakamito missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Mansour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansour digs a good body shot into Yakamito's ribs.
Mansour throws a body punch but Yakamito moves out of range.
Yakamito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Mansour clips Yakamito with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Yakamito a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Michael Yakamito has been cut.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mansour misses
and Yakamito counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Mansour scores with a body shot.
Mansour throws a poor cross that misses
and Yakamito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mansour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakamito.
A right-left combo lands from Mansour.
Mansour throws a jab when Yakamito was well out of range.
Mansour lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakamito defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Mansour throws a series of punches but Yakamito moves out of range.
Mansour cracks a nice hook into Yakamito's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakamito tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
No joy there for Mansour, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakamito throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mansour throws an overhand right that lands on Yakamito's shoulder, as Yakamito tries to avoid the shot.
Yakamito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mansour lands with a straight right. Yakamito didn't see that one coming.
Mansour lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mansour lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yakamito is looking to clinch.
Yakamito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Yakamito misses.
Nice straight punches there by Yakamito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakamito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakamito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakamito throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mansour takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yakamito walks into a straight right hand from Mansour.#ROC#Yakamito is rocked!
Yakamito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakamito lunges at Mansour with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansour's hand.
Yakamito misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a left to the body.
Mansour scores with a hook.
Yakamito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yakamito tests Mansour's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael Yakamito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Mansour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yakamito lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mansour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakamito was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansour.
Yakamito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Yakamito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakamito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mansour connects with a body shot.
A jab from Yakamito misses.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakamito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakamito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakamito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakamito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Yakamito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansour moves away.
Mansour tests Yakamito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakamito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
It looked like Mansour was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakamito.
Mansour fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakamito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Yakamito is out of range.
Mansour with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansour's corner calls for a 1-2. Mansour obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansour cracks Yakamito with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mansour 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
During a confident post fight interview, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Kikku 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Evans rushes Yakamito and presses him up against the ropes.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Yakamito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Evans.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
Yakamito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakamito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans gets through Yakamito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Yakamito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakamito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Yakamito has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Yakamito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yakamito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
Yakamito throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakamito tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans blocks a body shot from Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with the head strike.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakamito.
Evans lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakamito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakamito backwards.
Yakamito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
#T2#
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a right hand.
Yakamito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakamito has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Yakamito working aggressively here.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakamitos head.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Yakamito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Yakamito lands an uppercut.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yakamito.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Yakamito is rocked!
Evans works on Yakamito's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Yakamito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Yakamito is breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Yakamito crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Yakamito face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Evans takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gwynn Evans!
A very excited looking Gwynn Evans 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:
Kikku 2
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Hattori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakamito.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Yakamito is out of range.
Yakamito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakamito dips to his left and cracks Hattori with an uppercut!
Hattori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yakamito connects with a body shot that sends Hattori's belly button to the back.
Yakamito throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Yakamito cracks Hattori with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hattori get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hattori looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Hattori is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori leaves his chin hanging out and Yakamito seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hattori crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Yakamito! |
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Event:
ACA 8: K1 Yakamito vs Minoru
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Yakamito misses the shot to the body.
Yakamito cracks a nice hook into Minoru's ribs.
Yakamito cracks Minoru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Minoru throws a nice head kick!
Yakamito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minoru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yakamito counters with a big right hand that sends Minoru crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Yakamito takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Yakamito! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Yakamito down.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakamito! But no joy.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Yakamito tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Yakamito back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Yakamito tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Yakamito back against the ropes.
Yakamito lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Yakamito on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yakamito fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakamito.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Yakamito.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yakamito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yakamito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yakamito misses with a punch to the body.
Yakamito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yakamito can turn it around.
Yakamito struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is working Yakamito over against the ropes.
Yakamito looks winded!
A hook to the body from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a body shot. #T2#
Yakamito takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Yakamito.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakamito up against the ropes.
Johnson cracks Yakamito with a nice body shot.
Yakamito trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Yakamito tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakamitos head.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakamito tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Yakamito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a hook but Yakamito blocks it.
Yakamito lands a jab.
Yakamito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakamito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson pushes Yakamito away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Yakamito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yakamito punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Yakamito avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Donk. Johnson catches Yakamito right on the button with a cross.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakamito at a distance.
A big left from Yakamito misses.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Johnson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakamito! But no joy.
Yakamito throws a one two combo.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##KD#
Johnson scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Yakamito to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#Yakamito is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson cracks Yakamito with an open hand slap.
Yakamito is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yakamito out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Johnson! |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Finals
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakamito.
Delija is looking to counter punch.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Delija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delija throws out the jab.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a straight right hand.
Yakamito scores with a sloppy right hand. Delija should have avoided that one.
Delija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delija loads up on a big right hand but Yakamito slips the punch.
Yakamito lands a jab to the nose.
Delija avoids the head kick by Yakamito.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Delija is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Delija.
Delija moves out of range of the strikes.
Delija scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakamito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Delija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakamito scores with a jab. Delija acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.#T1#
Delija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.
Delija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakamito throws an off balance right hand
and Delija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakamito looks to land a left hand but Delija moved out of range nicely.
Delija feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Delija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with a hook. Delija ducked under it nicely.
Delija misses with a hook.
Delija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses.
Yakamito 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.
Yakamito throws a lazy uppercut
and Delija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yakamito throws a lazy right hand but Delija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Delija misses the target.
Delija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakamito misses the target.
Delija appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yakamito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delija manages to avoid it.
Yakamito misses with a wild body shot.
Delija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Yakamito throws a jab when Delija was well out of range.
It looked like Delija was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakamito.
Yakamito looks to land a right hand but Delija moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakamito at a distance.
Yakamito misses with a hook
enabling Delija to counter with a crisp jab.
Delija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakamito.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Delija takes the fight into the clinch.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Yakamito breaks from the clinch.
Delija connects with a body shot that sends Yakamito's belly button to the back.
Yakamito drops his hands momentarily and Delija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakamito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delija counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Yakamito is rocked!
Yakamito throws an off balance right hand
and Delija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delija cracks Yakamito with an open hand slap.
Yakamito is still on wobbly legs! Can Delija finish him?
Yakamito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luka Delija will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yakamito avoids the head kick by Delija.
Yakamito seems to have recovered his senses.
Yakamito tests Delija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Yakamito throws a jab when Delija was well out of range.
Yakamito staying out of range there.
Luka Delija is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been informed that Yakamito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Delija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Delija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakamito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delija with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakamito to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakamito throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delija throws a head kick that Yakamito semi-blocks.
Delija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yakamito.
Delija defending well as Yakamito loads up on a big left hand.
Delija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakamito.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Delija avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Yakamito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakamito looks to score with a jab to the body but Delija is just out of range.
Yakamito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delija is looking to counter punch.
Yakamito looks for the body kick but Delija saw that one coming.
Yakamito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDelija.
Delija slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delija tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakamito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakamito throws a jab but it's blocked by Delija.
Delija moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakamito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delija. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yakamito throws a solid leg kick but Delija takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yakamito.
Michael Yakamito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yakamito throws a head kick but Delija moves out of range.
Yakamito scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Delija.
Yakamito misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakamito misses with a straight left.
Delija throws a head kick but Yakamito moves out of range.
Yakamito swings for the body but Delija moves out of range.
Delija throws a good cross that connects.
Yakamito throws a sloppy head kick and Delija moves out of range easily.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Delija to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito misses with a hook
letting Delija counter with a right hand.
Delija turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delija thuds a left hand into Yakamito's body.
Yakamito misses with a body shot.
Delija lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luka Delija will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yakamito throws an overhand right that lands on Delija's shoulder, as Delija tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Yakamito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Delija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Delija tests Yakamito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakamito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Yakamito misses its intended target.
A big right from Yakamito misses.
Yakamito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yakamito misses with a body punch
and Delija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakamito.
Yakamito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakamito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Yakamito misses
and Delija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delija slips under a jab.
Yakamito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delija was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakamito.#T1#
Yakamito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakamito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Delija 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Yakamito misses.
A big left from Yakamito misses.
Yakamito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delija manages to avoid it.
Delija half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut
and Delija counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakamito misses with a hook.
Delija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Delija takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yakamito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delija throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.
Delija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakamito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Delija misses the target.
Yakamito throws out a loose jab but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Delija counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakamito blocks it.
Yakamito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delija moves away.
Yakamito misses with a body punch
letting Delija counter with a right hand.
Yakamito tries to land a leg kick but Delija saw it coming and moves away.
Delija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Delija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yakamito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delija moves out of range as Yakamito strikes.
Delija checks a leg kick nicely.
Delija slips a jab from Yakamito.
A counter left hand to the body from Delija misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delija lands with a hook. Yakamito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delija scores with a shot to the body.
Delija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakamito. That did some damage!
Yakamito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Yakamito.
Well Delija 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Delija!
Luka Delija decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Rd 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakamito looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendelson is just out of range.
Mendelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakamito loads up on a big right hand but Mendelson slips the punch.
Mendelson staying out of range there.
Mendelson jabs at Yakamito's body.
Mendelson lands with a good body shot.
Mendelson throws a head kick that misses.
Yakamito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendelson.
Mendelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yakamito connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jay Mendelson has been cut.
Yakamito tests Mendelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakamito misses with a body punch
enabling Mendelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Mendelson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendelson drops his guard momentarily, allowing Yakamito to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Mendelson! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Yakamito takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Yakamito!
Jay Mendelson was interviewed post fight and said '5.25'. |
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Event:
WKBC Quarter-Final
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws a right hand that Yakamito ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakamito also avoids with ease.
Yakamito connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakamito finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head.
Yakamito jabs at Fighter's body.
Yakamito defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Yakamito! |
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