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Event:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George stuffs the takedown.
George misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
George misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
George wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but George is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
George's coaches at Tappelukerho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamasaki to get the leverage.
Yamasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamasaki works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But George has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from George! #T2##SUB2#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George 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... George has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! George reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! George 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). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Our winner, Hiroshi Yamasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Garak.
Garak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garak misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Yamasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garak's guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garak has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yamasaki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garak is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle here but Garak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garak looks up at the clock and then as Yamasaki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yamasaki is trying to control Garak's posture but Garak avoids it.
We've been hearing that Garak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamasaki gets back to half guard.
Garak slips a nice elbow through Yamasaki's hands, connecting with Yamasaki's forehead.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garak pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Garak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garak is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Garak escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Garak!
Yamasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Garak scoring with punches from side control.
Yamasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garak's best efforts.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garak is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Garak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Garak is proving a slippery customer.
Garak trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Garak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garak landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garak wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #T4#
Garak is really struggling to control Yamasaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Garak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki taking some punishment here, with Garak in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Garak seems content to control.
Yamasaki has hold of Garak's hands but Garak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elim Garak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Yamasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garak sprawls well initially but Yamasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garak regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Garak is defending well.
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yamasaki has his hands clasped together but Garak extends and breaks Yamasaki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Garak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elim Garak!
After the fight, Elim Garak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Belyaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamasaki did well to prevent Belyaev getting side control.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily.
Belyaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belyaev prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Yamasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
Belyaev lands with some strikes.
Belyaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yamasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but Yamasaki defending well.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamasaki taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Belyaev working over Yamasaki with some ground and pound. Yamasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Yamasaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Belyaev working over Yamasaki with some ground and pound. Yamasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Yamasaki has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki manages to get to full guard.
Yamasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Belyaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Belyaev. #SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Belyaev. Oh but Yamasaki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Belyaev goes limp - he's gone! Yamasaki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge 👊 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale throws a right and a left that Yamasaki avoids nicely. #TD#
Hale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hale 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. Hale is looking to defend but Yamasaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hale! Yamasaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hale taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Yamasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White. #SUB2#
White in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yamasaki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob White!
A very excited looking Bob White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slappin.
Slappin misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Slappin didn't expect that.
Slappin is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to pass into half guard but Slappin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slappin is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yamasaki 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! Slappin rolls with it to try and escape but Yamasaki cranks on the arm and Slappin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Belyaev's guard.
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belyaev 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Yamasaki's hands, connecting with Yamasaki's forehead.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
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. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Yamasaki defends it.
Belyaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamasaki wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Yamasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Yamasaki is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev raining down shots from the mount!
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Yamasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belyaev scoring with strikes but Yamasaki is staying in there.
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Yamasaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yamasaki is trying to escape the mount.
Yamasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamasaki taking shots to the head.
Belyaev unloading with bombs!
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Belyaev working Yamasaki over with strikes here.
Yamasaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belyaev unloading with bombs!#T3#
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Belyaev postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yamasaki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Belyaev around the waist but Belyaev pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Belyaev is the winner by TKO! Belyaev jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
After winning the bout, Daniel Belyaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Duval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duval lands with a right hand.
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.
Duval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duval misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Duval didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamasaki trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duval is keeping the position for now.
Yamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Duval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamasaki being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Duval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Duval keeps moving.
Yamasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duval is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duval wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Yamasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duval manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamasaki has Duval in his guard.#REVB#
Duval trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Yamasaki has an active guard here but Duval has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Duval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his feet on Duval's thighs here. He's pushed Duval 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! Duval screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yamasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walton is looking for a sweep.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yamasaki is controlling him well.#T1#
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura but Walton is defending well. #SUB2#
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walton, who protects the arm well.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walton is looking to regain half guard here but Yamasaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is not content to let Yamasaki control the position. #SUB2#
Yamasaki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sdasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sdasa is in Yamasaki's guard.#SUB2#
Sdasa is posturing up here but Yamasaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sdasa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sdasa has to tap! Slick submission there by Yamasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Yamasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yamasaki gets caught flat footed, as Tsai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Tsai defends easily.
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Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tsai frees his head nicely. Oh but Yamasaki has switched to an armbar! Tsai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
An out of breath Hiroshi Yamasaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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