Lock up and chops by Kenchi. Jones backs off, and then kicks away at Kenchi, but Kenchi kicks him and the champ is down. Kenchi grabs him but Jones escapes. Take down by Kenchi, and Jones escapes again. Single leg takedown by Kenchi and Jones escapes once more. Off the ropes and a shoulder block by Jones has no effect on the big man. Dropkick by Jones and Kenchi is rocked. Forearms by Jones, off the ropes and a corner clothesline by Jones. Tries a DDT, but Kenchi just pushes him away. Great show of strength in the opening moments here.
Chops by Kenchi and off the ropes and a HUGE big boot by Kenchi! Head butts by Kenchi and off the ropes and the running knee charge from our resident Japanese star. Sick kick and a high knee drop by Kenchi gets him a two count. Headlock by Kenchi now, and Jones to his feet, escapes, bounces off the ropes but Kenchi levels him with a running body block. The champ really is having trouble against Yamamoto here tonight.
Headlock again by Kenchi, Jones tries to escape and gets to his feet. Jones escapes and Kenchi just slams him down. Suplex by Kenchi and he covers for 2. Kenchi with rights and chops to Jones and he falls to the mat. Jones pops back up with rights, starts to rock Kenchi. Off the roes and Kenchi backdrops Jones to the apron. Slingshot dropkick by Jones! Basement dropkick and Kenchi rolls to the floor. Kenchi rammed to the steel railing as Jones connects with a SUICIDE DIVE! Back in and Jones covers for 2.
Chops by Jones, and off the ropes and a double foot stomp to Kenchi’s back takes him down. Leg drop gets 2. Jones tries the Shellshock…can’t get enough power to move Yamamoto tho! GRAND CRASH by Kenchi for 2! Off the ropes and a BIG powerslam by Kenchi for another 2. Jones staying alive in this one. Off the ropes, kick by Jones. SNAP DDT to Kenchi gets 2!
Jones grabs Kenchi, chops and off the ropes corner whip… Jones with a top rope dive but eats a knee. Sitout Powerbomb by Kenchi gets 2! Single leg Boston Crab by Kenchi! Jones fights! Jones tries for the ropes… Jones finally gets the ropes!
Kenchi is PSYCHED! Kenchi picks Jones up and sets him up top… Jones fights…Kenchi is up… Jones slips down and gets a running LYGER BOMB for 2! Jones is shocked. He calls for the Shellshock…Kenchi set up for it but escapes…ENZIGURI to Kenchi! Jones up top…
Suddenly Jones’ legs are taken out from under him! GRAND IMPACT! And it’s all over!
Your winner, and NEW GFC Heavyweight Champion, KENCHI YAMAMOTO!
A superb display from Kenchi Yamamoto, dominating Alex Jones for most of that match. But credit to Jones, he kept himself in that match and had he not lost his footing he would have connected with the Spinal Tap. But, the big question here is, how did he lose his footing? From where I was I couldn’t see, but people on the other side of the building had a perfect view.
At ringside, clapping our new champion was none other than Kevin Hardaway! I’ve not seen conclusive proof, but it sure as hell looked as though K-Hard cost his nemesis the title here tonight!