Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Yamasaki down.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Yamasaki's shoulder, as Yamasaki tries to avoid the shot.
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.#TD#
Yamasaki drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand back up but Yamasaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sitsongrit. #REVB#
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamasaki is controlling him.
Yamasaki passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Yamasaki stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Yamasaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yamasaki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yamasaki avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.#T2##SUB#
Yamasaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yamasaki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Yamasaki trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T3#
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Yamasaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamasaki wants to take Sitsongrit's back here but Sitsongrit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sitsongrit has given up his back. #T4#
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Sitsongrit tries to break free.
Yamasaki is trying to stick to Sitsongrit's back but Sitsongrit is turning into Yamasaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamasaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sitsongrit.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his feet on Sitsongrit's thighs here. He's pushed Sitsongrit off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sitsongrit screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Yamasaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Standifer counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Standifer pushes Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Standifer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Standifer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Standifer lands with a left to the head.
Standifer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Standifer.
Standifer misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Yamasaki successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle but Standifer pushes his legs off easily.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Standifer from controlling successfully.
Yamasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Standifer defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standifer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Standifer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Standifer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Standifer defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standifer defends it easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Standifer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Standifer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Standifer defends easily.
Standifer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Standifer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamasaki, not yet.
Standifer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Standifer landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Standifer defends easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Standifer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Standifer defends it easily. #SUB2#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standifer defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Standifer is aware though and is defending well.
Standifer looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Standifer lands a body shot.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Standifer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamasaki goes for a double leg but Standifer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Standifer continues to drive forward.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Standifer's shoulder, as Standifer tries to avoid the shot.
Standifer throwing a counter right hand but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki misses with a hook
and Standifer counters with a straight right hand.
Yamasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Standifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Standifer was well out of range.#TD2#
Yamasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Standifer looks to move to half guard but instead Yamasaki has passed into mount! Damn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer wants to control but Yamasaki is having none of it.#T1#
Yamasaki fails to take his opponent's back.
Standifer wants to control but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Standifer is looking to get to half guard.
Standifer is trying to reverse the position but instead Yamasaki has taken his back - oops!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Standifer is defending well though. Yamasaki let's go of the attempt for now.
Standifer tries to break free. #SUB2#
Standifer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Standifer rolls, trying to escape but Yamasaki keeps control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Yamasaki working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Standifer is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Yamasaki has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Standifer taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsu Yamasaki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Katsu Yamasaki made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamasaki lands a jab.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.#CL#
Romero has Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Yamasaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.#T1#
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki wants a takedown.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamasakis head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Yamasaki looking for a takedown.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is trying to stand back up but Yamasaki is controlling him
Yamasaki is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamasaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamasaki stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamasaki has Romero in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB2#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.#SUB2#
Romero is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yamasaki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Romero is looking to defend but Yamasaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Romero! Yamasaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Romero taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Von Wild misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Wild lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Wild tests Yamasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Wild misses with a straight right.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Wild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Von Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Von Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
Von Wild shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Yamasaki.
Von Wild throws a series of punches but Yamasaki avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Von Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Von Wild misses with a looping right.
Von Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamasaki. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Von Wild was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Von Wild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Wild.
Yamasaki lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yamasaki.
Von Wild throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Wild in his tracks.
Von Wild staying out of range there.
Von Wild throwing a counter right hand but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Von Wild misses its intended target.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
No joy there for Von Wild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Yamasaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Von Wild working a defensive guard here.
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!
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Wild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Von Wild working a defensive guard but Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Von Wild is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Wild is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamasaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is defending well. #T3#
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamasaki is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Wild digs a good hook to Yamasaki's body.
Von Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Wild is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Von Wild circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Wild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Von Wild connects with a body shot that sends Yamasaki's belly button to the back.
Von Wild ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.#T4##TD2#
Yamasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Wild sprawls well initially but Yamasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Wild moves into full guard. #SUB#
Von Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Wild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Wild trying to control here. #SUB2#
Yamasaki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Von Wild could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yamasaki has cracked it and Von Wild is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Yamasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Porsche takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porsche manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Porsche drives through with a takedown into Yamasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Porsche got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porsche has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Porsche wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porsche trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Porsche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Porsche looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Porsche is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamasaki tries to roll over but Porsche keeps him under control.
Porsche keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Porsche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Porsche eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porsche passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porsche content just to control the position here.
Yamasaki is trying to escape the mount.
Porsche is trying to control here but Yamasaki has managed to regain half guard.
Porsche prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.#T3#
Yamasaki works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porsche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porsche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Porsche trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porsche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porsche controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Porsche defends easily. #SUB2#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porsche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porsche is aware though and is defending well.
Porsche is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Jungle Room that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Porsche pushes down on Yamasaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Porsche tries to pass to full mount but Yamasaki defends it.
Porsche trying to control the action but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Porsche looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Porsche is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Porsche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Yamasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Porsche rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yamasaki's guard! Nice work there by Porsche!
Yamasaki 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.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Porsche passes into side control.
Porsche taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche advances to full mount.
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Porsche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Porsche is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yamasaki is surviving well by controlling Porsche's body position as best he can.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Yamasaki is squirming around nicely.
Yamasaki gets back to half guard.
Porsche wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Porsche trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Porsche trying to control the pace.
Yamasaki is not content to let Porsche control the position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Porsche trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away. #SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Porsche has control of the leg.
Porsche is trying to control. Yamasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porsche wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Porsche controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamasaki lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porsche fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Porsche darts in and clinches Yamasaki up against the cage.#TD2#
Yamasaki has Porsche pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Porsche tumbling to the mat - Yamasaki dives into Porsche's guard.
Yamasaki is pushing down on Porsche's leg trying to pass to half guard. Porsche is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche is looking to improve his position.
Porsche is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamasaki cracks Porsche with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Yamasaki catches Porsche right on the button with a cross.
Porsche shoots in for a takedown but Yamasaki shows good takedown defense.
Yamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Porsche shoots in but no luck this time.
Porsche closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Porsche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki cracks Porsche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamasaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porsche looks to move to half guard but instead Yamasaki has passed into mount! Damn!
Yamasaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Yamasaki wants to control the pace but Porsche is squirming around nicely.
Porsche looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Porsche tries to escape but Yamasaki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porsche trying to control the hands but Yamasaki breaks the grip. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Porsche tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Yamasaki has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Porsche is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonidas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamasaki should have avoided that one.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.
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.
Leonidas takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas catches Yamasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonidas misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Leonidas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Leonidas didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas is controlling Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Yamasaki working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Leonidas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamasaki tries to hold on but Leonidas postures up.
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Leonidas controlling his opponent.
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonidas controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonidas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonidas throws a shot from downtown. Yamasaki moves away and avoids it.
Yamasaki attempts a counter takedown but Leonidas avoids it well and moves away.
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonidas can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonidas, as that shot connected.
Draco Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonidas throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
Leonidas keeps Yamasaki at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonidas throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Yamasaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonidas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Leonidas scores with a shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Leonidas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Yamasaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamasaki has Leonidas pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leonidas passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leonidas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yamasaki tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonidas controlling from the full mount.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Leonidas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leonidas slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonidas passes into side control, despite Yamasaki's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Yamasaki tests Leonidas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonidas connects with a looping right hand.
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Yamasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonidas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Yamasaki's ribs.
Leonidas swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki is looking to counter the offense by Leonidas and move into the clinch.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
Katsu Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with a leg kick.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Leonidas throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonidas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Leonidas fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yamasaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leonidas's guard.
Yamasaki is trying to control. Leonidas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonidas wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonidas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamasaki. #T4#
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamasaki has passed into side control.
Leonidas can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Draco Leonidas.
I've got Leonidas 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
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. #TD#
Yamasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
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. #T1#
Yamasaki prevents Standifer from improving his position.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#R2#
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.#CL2#
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.#TD#
Yamasaki gets control of Standifer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
Yamasaki wants to control but Standifer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
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.#T4##CL2#
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. #TD#
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.#R3#
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 #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#REVB#
Standifer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Standifer controls the position.
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Yamasaki is letting Standifer control him for a moment. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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!#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#ROC2#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!

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapina as he jumps to the side.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.
Zapina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Zapina seems unphased.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina thinks about the counter body kick.
Zapina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Yamasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zapina is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Yamasaki has hold of Zapina's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zapina seems comfortable defending it but Yamasaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zapina is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zapina is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamasaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Katsu Yamasaki stared into the camera and said 'Giving thanks to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! Also family, friends,and fans! My sponsors (Champion Apparel and Bondi MMA) I saw that Finlay Standifer is in the 145 division. It's time for that trilogy! '.

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Yamasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taranin's guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamasaki advances to half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taranin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Taranin is staying active underneath Yamasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamasaki controlling the pace.
Taranin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Yamasaki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki with a jab.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Yamasaki is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamasaki avoid being mounted?#T3#
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamasaki moves into full guard.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin content to stall in guard here.
Yamasaki 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki is looking to sweep but instead, Taranin has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.
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.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Taranin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Taranin.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamasaki defends it well.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Yamasaki and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Taranin takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Yamasaki throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki is trying to defend but Taranin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yamasaki is trying to control but can't.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
Taranin trying to control the action but Yamasaki just sinks the hooks in.
Yamasaki trying to control momentarily.
Yamasaki keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Yamasaki is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Yamasaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamasaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.#T2#
Yamasaki is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Taranin landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.
Yamasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin landing with the ground and pound.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Taranin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamasaki is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Yamasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away.
Taranin throws a hook but Yamasaki blocks it.
Taranin slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Yamasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Katsu Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamasaki is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Yamasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taranin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Yamasaki regains half guard.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Yamasaki.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taranin working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily. #T3#
Yamasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki takes a little break here. Taranin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taranin is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki working away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katsu Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taranin sprawls well. Taranin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin blocks a jab.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Katsu Yamasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Yamasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taranin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Taranin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamasaki controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.#TD#
Yamasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yamasaki trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yamasaki slows the pace down.
Yamasaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taranin!
Yamasaki is trying to control here but Taranin has managed to regain half guard.
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki pushing down on Taranin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki had his way with Maksim Taranin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Yamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin lunges at Yamasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamasaki's hand.
Taranin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamasaki defends well and Taranin ends up having to push Yamasaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamasaki closes the distance but Taranin moves to the side #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that.
Yamasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taranin's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Yamasaki defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamasaki is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yamasaki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taranin sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Yamasaki has mounted him!
Yamasaki can't control as he wanted to and Taranin manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Yamasaki moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maksim Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksim Taranin.
I think Yamasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Katsu Yamasaki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Romero tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range. #CL#
Romero rushes Yamasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero gets through Yamasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Yamasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yamasaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yamasaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romero controls the pace.
Yamasaki trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yamasaki is tightening it up a little... Romero has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Romero reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Romero taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Katsu Yamasaki took to the microphone: 'Giving thanks to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! Also family, friends,and fans! '.

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Maverick scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Yamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maverick looks to land a body kick but Yamasaki moved away.#TD#
Yamasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maverick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yamasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura here.
Maverick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Maverick is defending well.
Yamasaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maverick trying to control here. #SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maverick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maverick is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Yamasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Maverick is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamasaki.
Maverick is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maverick avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamasaki winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maverick sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Maverick is trying to control but can't.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick won't allow Yamasaki to pass to mount. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maverick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamasaki. #SUB#
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but Maverick is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yamasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maverick moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Maverick. #TD#
Yamasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maverick!#SUB#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamasaki cracks Maverick with a big right hand but Maverick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maverick, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yamasaki tries to advance to mount but Maverick denies him.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maverick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamasaki but great work by Maverick.#T2#
Yamasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamasaki is proving hard to escape from.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Yamasaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maverick is defending well. Yamasaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maverick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yamasaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A determined Katsu Yamasaki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Tartarus throws a body kick that misses.
Tartarus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Tartarus pushes Yamasaki off and gets back to his feet.
Tartarus misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Yamasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Tartarus wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Tartarus. No joy for Yamasaki on that attempt.
Tartarus tries to move into range but Yamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tartarus.
Tartarus just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Yamasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Tartarus's guard.

Tartarus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yamasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yamasaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tartarus can't fight it off and eventually Yamasaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Tartarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamasaki preventing the sweep. #T1#
Yamasaki stays in close to Tartarus's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tartarus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tartarus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tartarus defends well.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yamasaki is tightening it up a little... Tartarus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tartarus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tartarus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Yamasaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsu Yamasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamasaki. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by John.
John cracks Yamasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Yamasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
John wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamasaki throws a strike but John rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Yamasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
John decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
As John tries to get set, Yamasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but John manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
Yamasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John tries to work over Yamasaki's front leg with a kick but Yamasaki checks it.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
John misses with a hook. Yamasaki ducked under it nicely.
Yamasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Yamasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.
John connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
John throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.

John has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yamasaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but John prevents it.
John prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
John lands with a right to the head.
John lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Yamasaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. John can't fight it off and eventually Yamasaki manages to take the fight to the floor. John looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamasaki prevents John from getting back to his feet.
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki pushing down on John's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
John pushes Yamasaki off and gets back to his feet.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamasaki.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamasaki blocks the leg kick.
Yamasaki tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
Yamasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Yamasaki misses. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick lands for John.
Yamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by John.
Yamasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John misses with a right hand #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
John keeping his opponent close.
John wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris John dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
John throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John is looking to land body kicks.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from John.
Yamasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
John connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Yamasaki drops to the canvas, hurt badly! John follows Yamasaki to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris John!
Chris John is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Chris John thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC39
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Standifer avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Standifer.
Standifer drops his hands momentarily and Yamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Standifer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Standifer misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Standifer fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Yamasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Standifer's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standifer keeps working.
Yamasaki wants to free his trapped foot but Standifer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Standifer is having none of it. #T1#
Standifer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Standifer is having none of it.
Standifer wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Standifer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Standifer is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki wants to advance to full mount but Standifer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Standifer looking to control. #SUB#
Yamasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Standifer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamasaki trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Standifer just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki misses with a body punch
and Standifer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Standifer closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Standifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Standifer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Standifer lands with a light punch inside.
Yamasaki tries to work over Standifer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamasaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Standifer is defending well.
Yamasaki has Standifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Standifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Standifer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamasakis head.
Standifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
Standifer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Standifer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Standifer.
Standifer lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Yamasaki fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Standifer. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Standifer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Standifer.
Standifer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Standifer digs a right hand into Yamasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamasaki's gas tank.
Yamasaki looking to stall.
Yamasaki tries to stall but Standifer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Standifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamasaki.
Standifer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Standifer is keeping busy.
Standifer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Yamasaki looking for a takedown.
Standifer pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Standifer.
Standifer lands with a left to the head.
Yamasaki has Standifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Standifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Standifer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Standifer clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Standifer - that landed with a thud.
Yamasaki tries for a takedown but Standifer manages to get underhooks.
Yamasaki wants to stall.
Standifer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Standifer lands a right hand.
Yamasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Standifer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Standifer lands a right hand.
Yamasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Standifer.
Yamasaki tries to work over Standifer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Yamasaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Standifer tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Standifer is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Standifer trying to hold on to Yamasaki's head to control him but Yamasaki postures up.
Standifer keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Standifer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Standifer looking for submissions off his back.
Standifer is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Standifer trying to hold on to Yamasaki's head to control him but Yamasaki postures up.
Standifer wants to improve his position but Yamasaki is controlling well.
Yamasaki is trying to control. Standifer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Standifer wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki wants to pass to mount but Standifer is defending the position.
Yamasaki trying to control the action but Standifer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Standifer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Standifer. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki cracks a nice hook into Standifer's ribs.
Finlay Standifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Standifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Standifer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamasaki.
Standifer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Standifer instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yamasaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki is taking a breather. Standifer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Standifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Standifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Standifer moves into full guard.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Yamasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Standifer controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself.
Standifer wants to stand but Yamasaki is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Standifer pulls Yamasaki in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Yamasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Standifer wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Yamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Standifer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Standifer.
Yamasaki tries for a takedown but Standifer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Standifer.
A little feinted left hand from Standifer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamasaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Standifer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamasaki scores with the left hand. Standifer knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Standifer rushes Yamasaki and presses him up against the cage.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Standifer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Standifer ducks right into an uppercut from Yamasaki. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Standifer. No joy for Yamasaki on that attempt.
It looked like Standifer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Standifer throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Standifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?#CL#
Standifer darts in and clinches Yamasaki up against the cage.
Yamasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Standifer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Standifer lands with a right to the head.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Standifer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Standifer lands with a short shot to the head.
Standifer lands an uppercut.
Standifer blocks a body shot from Yamasaki.
Standifer is leaning against Yamasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Standifer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Standifer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamasaki has Standifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Standifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Standifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamasaki or not. #T2##TD2#
Yamasaki lands a takedown into guard.
Standifer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Standifer.
Standifer pulls Yamasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Yamasaki preventing the sweep.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standifer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Standifer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Standifer tries to sprawl out of it but Yamasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Standifer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Standifer throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Standifer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamasaki thinking.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki fails to land the takedown.
Standifer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Standifer is looking to clinch but Yamasaki is avoiding it.
Standifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Standifer clinches up with Yamasaki and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Standifer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standifer.
Standifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamasaki.
Standifer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Standifer - that landed with a thud.
Yamasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Standifer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Standifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Standifer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Standifer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Standifer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Yamasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Standifer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Standifer is looking to wear down Yamasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Standifer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Standifer clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Standifer lands a jab to Yamasaki's midsection.
Standifer tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamasaki misses the target.
Standifer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamasaki.
Standifer scores with a one two! Yamasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Standifer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamasaki jabs Standifer right on the nose. Standifer blinks but takes it well.
Standifer staying out of range there.
Standifer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamasaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Standifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Standifer lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Yamasaki jumps guard and drags Standifer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Standifer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standifer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standifer defends it easily.
Katsu Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Standifer has picked Yamasaki up and slammed him! Yamasaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Standifer manages to pass to side control!
Yamasaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Standifer taking a breather here.
Yamasaki looks to move to half guard but instead Standifer has passed into mount! Damn!
Standifer content just to control the position here.
Yamasaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Yamasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Standifer slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Standifer is going to stand back up.
Yamasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Standifer stalling. #T3#
Standifer is looking to stall here but Yamasaki recovers full guard.
Standifer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yamasaki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Standifer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yamasaki has tightened it up now! Standifer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsu Yamasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 33:Mogh vs Njagi
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Slater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Slater didn't expect that.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully.
Slater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamasaki controls the pace.
Yamasaki preventing the sweep.
Slater controlling Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Yamasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Slater has closed the distance and engaged Yamasaki in a clinch. #TD#
Slater gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Slater wants to take a breather but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Slater postures up.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater 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. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.
Yamasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki looking to control.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Slater controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Yamasaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Slater doesn't defend quickly enough and Yamasaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Slater escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yamasaki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Katsu Yamasaki!
A relieved looking Katsu Yamasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamasaki feints the counter takedown.
Yamasaki thuds his right hand into Dillinger 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillinger throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Yamasaki feints the counter takedown.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillinger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head but Yamasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillinger looks to land a combination but Yamasaki avoids it well.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamasaki is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Yamasaki slips a jab from Dillinger .
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamasaki. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a big counter combination but Yamasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger .
Yamasaki feints the counter takedown.
Adam Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Dillinger 's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Yamasaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamasaki is in Dillinger 's guard.
Dillinger is pulling down on Yamasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamasaki, at least for the moment.
Yamasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yamasaki has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yamasaki pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dillinger is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A victorious Katsu Yamasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Yamasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Standifer.
Standifer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Standifer misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Standifer didn't expect that.
Standifer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Standifer looking for subs off his back but Yamasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standifer is keeping the position for now.
Standifer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Standifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Standifer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Standifer is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Standifer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standifer struggling a bit here.
Standifer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamasaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamasaki shoots in for a double leg but Standifer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Standifer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Standifer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Standifer digs a good hook to Yamasaki's body.
Standifer slips under a jab.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Standifer.
Standifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Standifer as Yamasaki shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Standifer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standifer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Standifer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Standifer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Standifer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Standifer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Standifer lands an uppercut.
Yamasaki's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
Yamasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Standifer smiles and moves away.
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 Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yamasaki tries to clinch but Standifer is having none of it. #TD#
Standifer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamasaki sprawls well initially but Standifer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Standifer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.
Well, if Standifer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standifer tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Standifer is aware though and is defending well.
Katsu Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Standifer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Standifer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Standifer has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Standifer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Standifer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Standifer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standifer wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Yamasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Standifer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut. Standifer saw that one coming.
Standifer throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Standifer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Yamasaki.
Standifer throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Standifer keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Standifer trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but Standifer is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamasaki uses his free foot to push down on Standifer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Standifer. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Standifer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standifer wants to control but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Standifer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standifer is just holding on here. Yamasaki manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Standifer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Standifer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamasaki momentarily.
A lazy left from Yamasaki finds it's target.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
Standifer swinging wildly here.
Standifer scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Standifer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Standifer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Standifer lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Standifer misses with an uppercut. Yamasaki saw that one coming.
Yamasaki walks into a straight right hand from Standifer.
Yamasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut
and Standifer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standifer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Standifer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Standifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamasaki. That snapped Standifer's head back.
Standifer slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Standifer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Yamasaki.#TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Standifer can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Standifer is positioning himself well to prevent Yamasaki advancing to mount.
Standifer moves into full guard.
Yamasaki postures up.
Standifer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Standifer is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Standifer advances to half guard.
Standifer lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Yamasaki is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Standifer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Standifer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Standifer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yamasaki wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Standifer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Standifer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!

Event: HFC 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Yamasaki stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yamasaki pulls guard.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Yamasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yamasaki.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Yamasaki's guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamasaki, who protects the arm well.
Johnson landing strikes. #T3#
Yamasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamasaki defends it well.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamasaki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson throwing shots but Yamasaki is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Yamasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Yamasaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ground and pound from Johnson. #SUB#
Yamasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.
Yamasaki cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamasaki takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yamasaki pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.#SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Yamasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamasaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamasaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
Johnson scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Yamasaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yamasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamasaki trying to control here. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamasaki wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamasaki moves into full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A very excited looking Katsu Yamasaki 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.

Event: HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Yamasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Yamasaki getting side control.
Yamasaki controlling the action here.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Yamasaki is controlling well.
Wallace trying to control but Yamasaki postures up.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yamasaki is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Yamasaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Yamasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.
Yamasaki moves nicely into side control.
Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallace, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace gets back to half guard.
Wallace keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wallace tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Wallace wants to sweep but Yamasaki has passed to side control!#T3##SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallace sneaks back into half guard.
Wallace is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Wallace isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yamasaki stacks Wallace on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yamasaki!
Yamasaki trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Yamasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Wallace wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Katsu Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamasaki is not content to let Wallace control the position.#SUB#
Wallace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well. #SUB#
Wallace seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Wallace is looking to stall here but Yamasaki recovers full guard.
Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wallace drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamasaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wallace has Yamasaki in his guard.#REVB#
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Wallace is controlling Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Yamasaki defends easily.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Wallace has an active guard here but Yamasaki has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamasaki trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Yamasaki is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamasaki pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace! #SUB2#
Yamasaki wants to finish this one by submission but Wallace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yamasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yamasaki feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Yamasaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wallace working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily. #SUB#
Wallace has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been informed that Yamasaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Wallace is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yamasaki rolls with it to try and escape but Wallace cranks on the arm and Yamasaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Wallace!

Event: HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamasaki circles away. #TD#
Yamasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamasaki won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamasaki controls the position. #SUB#
Yamasaki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Khan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yamasaki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Khan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yamasaki lets go of the hold and Khan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
A relieved looking Katsu Yamasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 4: Miles vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Narukawa tries to clinch there but Yamasaki circles away.
A punch combination from Narukawa misses.
Narukawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Narukawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamasaki's guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Narukawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narukawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Narukawa frees his head nicely. Oh but Yamasaki has switched to an armbar! Narukawa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Katsu Yamasaki!
A relieved looking Katsu Yamasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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