K-1 Max Japan Final: Yuya Yamamoto vs Taishin Kohiruimaki

Final match of the K-1 Max Japan Final. Kohiruimakai Taishin used to be known as Kohiruimaki Takayuki iirc. I don't know why the name change. This could be a different pronunciation of the Kanji characters in his name. Japanese have several different pronunciations for Kanji characters that they use. I really detest this guy. His personality hasn't changed after all the smashing defeats he has. He seems to have improved his punching somewhat. He is still irritating and dirty in the way he fights, watch when he clinch especially. Masato was said to comment that he is still the same weak minded fighter that will stuff everything up when he should have easily win it...or something to that effect.

Yamamoto Yuya was supposed to be the next Masato afew years ago but have always performed well below of expectations in his K-1 matches. He really gave it his all in this event. He was in two gruelling matches before this final match and came in with alot of damage. I loved his never say die spirit though, inspiring.

Part 1

Part 2