Post by The Sandmen on Jun 30, 2015 9:46:16 GMT -5
Kid Yamamoto looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Sherk while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Kid and Sherk move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sherk is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kid Yamamoto just can't get away!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kid pushes off of Sean Sherk and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sherk stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid pushes off of Sean Sherk and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sherk holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Kid Yamamoto brings Sean Sherk down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Kid Yamamoto manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kid can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kid Yamamoto throws a flurry of punches at Sherk...
A lot of them are hitting Sherk's face
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto pushes Sherk's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kid who is in full mount! Sherk is in trouble now!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kid is wobbling!
Kid pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Sean Sherk is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Kid Yamamoto caliber.
Sherk and Kid Yamamoto are cliched up against the cage. Sherk hammers Kid face and hooks Kid leg
Kid stays on his feet and fights off the trip
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kid Yamamoto is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk gets a good position on the ground. ..
Kid holds Sean Sherk arms and counters his opponent punches.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kid Yamamoto sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering him!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Deep breaths from Kid Yamamoto who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to show some ground skills
Kid Yamamoto put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Kid's face!
Kid Yamamoto blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg
Sean Sherk uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kid's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sherk launches a furious low kick!
Kid blocks.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Sean Sherk doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Sean Sherk is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Kid Yamamoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sherk is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sherk's chin
A solid combination from Kid Yamamoto
connects with Sherk.
Sean Sherk launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kid's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Left cheek
Sherk is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Sherk opts to jump inside Kid's guard.
Kid didn't see that coming. Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid now.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Kid Yamamoto and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Stand up! This is what Kid's cornermen are shouting. Sean Sherk is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sherk doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kid's face with his elbows!
Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Kid!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kid goes down.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Deep breaths from Kid Yamamoto who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk fires a barrage of punches at Kid's head!
This is bad! Sherk is just pounding on Kid Yamamoto's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to escape from the closed guard
Sherk succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sherk is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid suddenly holds Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Sean Sherk's head... Tight guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kid is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kid Yamamoto, who is barely covering up!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sean Sherk is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kid has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Kid struggles in the ground trying to break Sherk's control
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kid manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Kid Yamamoto closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sherk's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Kid Yamamoto in closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Sherk's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Kid has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kid manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kid goes down.
Hard blow to Kid's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Sean Sherk's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sherk who is in full mount! Kid is in trouble now!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Kid Yamamoto to his stomach and takes his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Kid's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kid tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Left cheek
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kid Yamamoto hovers above Sherk
Good punches to Sherk's body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sherk avoids a dangerous strike from Kid
and counters with a solid straight!
Sean Sherk launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
An overhand right from Sean Sherk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kid's stops that one with his face! How is Kid standing?!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kid Yamamoto looks to posture up and open Sean Sherk's guard...
Kid Yamamoto forces Sean Sherk to open his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sherk's face with those brutal elbows! Sherk needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Sherk's moves on the ground.
Sherk misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid tries to move to full mount
Kid succeeds
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Kid knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto has seen better days.
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sean Sherk
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Kid knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sherk is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kid is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sherk ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk goes to the body...
his punches graze Kid's arm.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto throws a combo
Sean Sherk ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kid swings again, only to get countered once more! Kid is looking bad here!
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Sherk in a double underhook!
Sherk doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Sherk forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Sean Sherk has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kid's ribs.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Sherk is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Sean Sherk.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Kid Yamamoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Sean Sherk put Kid in half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Kid's face
Kid shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto hovers above Sherk
Sean Sherk stops him from throwing strikes.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Sherk doesn't want to free his opponent and Kid continues in closed guard
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sherk leans and gets Kid Yamamoto's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Kid Yamamoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Kid Yamamoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kid! Sherk has one hook in and keeps working!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid with one hook in
Sherk has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kid.
Nicely done! Sherk now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid with two hooks in
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kid!
Kid adopts the turtle defense and Sherk is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sherk doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid Yamamoto tries a hook to the body
but Sherk manages to dodge it
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sherk looks to work from half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Kid Yamamoto gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Sean Sherk hovers above Kid
Good punches to Kid's body.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Kid.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Sean Sherk, but it's close.
Winner is Sean Sherk by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/17 (24%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/75 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1040 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 32/72 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Sherk did well ground-wise, Yama did well there too, but did very well standing.
Ferocious staredown by Sherk while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Kid and Sherk move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sherk is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kid Yamamoto just can't get away!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kid pushes off of Sean Sherk and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sherk stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid pushes off of Sean Sherk and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sherk holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Kid Yamamoto brings Sean Sherk down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Kid Yamamoto manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kid can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kid Yamamoto throws a flurry of punches at Sherk...
A lot of them are hitting Sherk's face
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto pushes Sherk's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kid who is in full mount! Sherk is in trouble now!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kid is wobbling!
Kid pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Sean Sherk is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Kid Yamamoto caliber.
Sherk and Kid Yamamoto are cliched up against the cage. Sherk hammers Kid face and hooks Kid leg
Kid stays on his feet and fights off the trip
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kid Yamamoto is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk gets a good position on the ground. ..
Kid holds Sean Sherk arms and counters his opponent punches.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Kid Yamamoto sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering him!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Deep breaths from Kid Yamamoto who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to show some ground skills
Kid Yamamoto put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Kid's face!
Kid Yamamoto blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg
Sean Sherk uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kid's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sherk launches a furious low kick!
Kid blocks.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Sean Sherk doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Sean Sherk is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Kid Yamamoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sherk is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sherk's chin
A solid combination from Kid Yamamoto
connects with Sherk.
Sean Sherk launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kid's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Left cheek
Sherk is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Sherk opts to jump inside Kid's guard.
Kid didn't see that coming. Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid now.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Sherk breaks the closed guard of Kid Yamamoto and moves to half guard
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kid Yamamoto blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Stand up! This is what Kid's cornermen are shouting. Sean Sherk is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sean Sherk storms over Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sherk doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kid's face with his elbows!
Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Kid!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kid goes down.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Deep breaths from Kid Yamamoto who tries a hammer punch to Sherk's ribs.
That hit Sherk who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk fires a barrage of punches at Kid's head!
This is bad! Sherk is just pounding on Kid Yamamoto's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to escape from the closed guard
Sherk succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Kid tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sherk is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid suddenly holds Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sean Sherk fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Sean Sherk's head... Tight guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kid is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kid Yamamoto, who is barely covering up!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sean Sherk is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kid has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Kid struggles in the ground trying to break Sherk's control
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kid manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Kid Yamamoto closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sherk's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Sherk put Kid Yamamoto in closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Sherk's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Kid has Sherk controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kid manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sherk
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kid goes down.
Hard blow to Kid's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sherk tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Sean Sherk's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sherk is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Sean Sherk pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sherk who is in full mount! Kid is in trouble now!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Kid Yamamoto to his stomach and takes his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sherk's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Kid's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kid tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Left cheek
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kid Yamamoto hovers above Sherk
Good punches to Sherk's body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sherk avoids a dangerous strike from Kid
and counters with a solid straight!
Sean Sherk launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
An overhand right from Sean Sherk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kid's stops that one with his face! How is Kid standing?!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kid Yamamoto looks to posture up and open Sean Sherk's guard...
Kid Yamamoto forces Sean Sherk to open his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sherk's face with those brutal elbows! Sherk needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Sherk's moves on the ground.
Sherk misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid tries to move to full mount
Kid succeeds
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Kid knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Kid Yamamoto has seen better days.
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sean Sherk
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard...
Sean Sherk gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Kid knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sherk is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kid is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sherk ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk goes to the body...
his punches graze Kid's arm.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto throws a combo
Sean Sherk ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kid swings again, only to get countered once more! Kid is looking bad here!
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Sherk in a double underhook!
Sherk doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Sherk forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Sean Sherk has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kid's ribs.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Sherk is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Sean Sherk.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Kid Yamamoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Sean Sherk put Kid in half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Kid's face
Kid shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto hovers above Sherk
Sean Sherk stops him from throwing strikes.
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Sherk doesn't want to free his opponent and Kid continues in closed guard
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Sherk
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sherk leans and gets Kid Yamamoto's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sherk tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Kid Yamamoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Kid Yamamoto to his stomach and takes his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid
Sherk tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kid! Sherk has one hook in and keeps working!
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid with one hook in
Sherk has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kid.
Nicely done! Sherk now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Sherk is in rear mount over Kid with two hooks in
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kid misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kid!
Kid adopts the turtle defense and Sherk is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sherk doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Kid doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid Yamamoto tries a hook to the body
but Sherk manages to dodge it
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sherk looks to work from half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Kid
Sean Sherk tries to pass Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Sherk has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sean Sherk looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sherk blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Kid Yamamoto gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Sean Sherk hovers above Kid
Good punches to Kid's body.
Crushing shot to Kid's body! He's holding his side
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Kid
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Kid.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Sean Sherk, but it's close.
Winner is Sean Sherk by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/17 (24%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/75 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1040 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 32/72 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Sherk did well ground-wise, Yama did well there too, but did very well standing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!