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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 172 p4p, 644 weight class) and Finlay Standifer (ranked 18 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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172 cm
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finlay Standifer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Standifer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Standifer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Standifer lands with a straight right. Yamasaki didn't see that one coming.
Standifer throws an overhand right that lands on Yamasaki's shoulder, as Yamasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Standifer slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Standifer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Standifer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamasaki.
Yamasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki prevents Standifer from improving his position.
Standifer is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki wants to pass to mount but Standifer is defending the position.
Standifer is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Standifer tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Standifer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamasaki being controlled here momentarily.
Standifer trying to control the position.
Yamasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki is pushing down on Standifer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standifer is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Standifer gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Standifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standifer working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Yamasaki with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Standifer!
Standifer is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Standifer regains half guard.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standifer keeps working.
Yamasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standifer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standifer keeps working.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Standifer leaves Yamasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Standifer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Standifer takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Standifer circles away.
Standifer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Standifer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown but Standifer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standifer lands the left hand.
Standifer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer cracks Yamasaki with a nice body shot.
Yamasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Standifer pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamasaki gets control of Standifer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standifer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Standifer postures up.
Yamasaki has his foot on Standifer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Standifer works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsu Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Standifer preventing the sweep.
Standifer is stalling in the full guard.
Yamasaki looking for subs off his back but Standifer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Standifer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Standifer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but Standifer is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Standifer in particular looking to stall.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Standifer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to control but Standifer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yamasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Standifer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamasaki somewhat.
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
letting Standifer counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki dips to his left and cracks Standifer with an uppercut!
Standifer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Standifer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
A big left from Standifer misses.
Yamasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Standifer is quick to defend against it.
Yamasaki looks to land a right hand but Standifer moved out of range.
Finlay Standifer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Yamasaki.
A jab from Standifer finds it's way through Yamasaki's defenses.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown but Standifer sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Standifer lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer lands a shoulder strike.
Standifer lands a nice uppercut.
Standifer cracks Yamasaki with a nice body shot.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamasaki pulls guard successfully.
Standifer 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.
Standifer stopping the sweep attempt from Yamasaki.
Standifer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Standifer misses with a straight left.
Standifer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
Standifer misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki needs to keep his hands up - Standifer had a free shot at his head there.
Standifer lands a slapping body shot.
Standifer looks to land a left hand but Yamasaki moved out of range nicely.
Yamasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Standifer looks to throw the jab but Yamasaki is out of range.
Yamasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Standifer misses with a body punch
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Standifer fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully.
Standifer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to pass into half guard but Standifer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Standifer is in guard.
Standifer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yamasaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Standifer escapes and throws Yamasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Yamasaki's face as Standifer controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer working away.
Yamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Standifer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Standifer slows the pace down.
Standifer is looking to take a break and control but Yamasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer controls the position.
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Yamasaki is letting Standifer control him for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Standifer throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Yamasaki attempts a counter takedown but Standifer avoids it well and moves away.
Standifer gets caught flat footed, as Yamasaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Standifer is pulling down on Yamasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamasaki, at least for the moment.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Standifer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamasaki defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki passes Standifer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Standifer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Standifer scores with a shot to the body.
Standifer looks to throw the jab but Yamasaki is out of range.
Standifer works over Yamasaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Standifer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Standifer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Standifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a left hand
and Standifer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Standifer lands with a straight right. Yamasaki didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Standifer. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Standifer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamasaki.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Standifer lands a jab.
Standifer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki lands an overhand right.
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Standifer thuds a left hand into Yamasaki's body.
Yamasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Standifer swivels and escapes.
Standifer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki is holding his hands too far apart here. Standifer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Yamasaki is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finlay Standifer!
Finlay Standifer is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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