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Event:
MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yagin rushes Labosky and presses him up against the cage.
Yagin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yagin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Labosky up against the cage.
Yagin blocks an uppercut.
Yagin has Labosky pressed against the cage, preventing Labosky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yagin keeps control of Labosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labosky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yagin walks away with a smile on his face. Labosky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Labosky.
Labosky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin darts in looking for a takedown but Labosky gets double underhooks and turns Yagin into the cage. #CL#
Yagin has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Yagin.
Labosky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yagin controlling the action here for a moment.
Yagin is looking for a takedown.
Labosky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Yagin has Labosky pushed against the cage.
Labosky working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Yagin has Labosky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yagin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Labosky tumbling to the mat - Yagin dives into Labosky's guard.
Yagin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Yagin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Labosky for as long as he can get away with.
Labosky pulls Yagin in to control the position.
Yagin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Labosky looking for a guillotine here but Yagin defends easily.
#SUB#
Yagin drops back looking for a leg! Labosky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Labosky manages to kick Yagin off! Yagin jumps back into Labosky's guard. #T3#
Labosky working a defensive guard but Yagin passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagin not doing much here.
Yagin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yagin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Labosky has his hands clasped together around Yagin's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yagin controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yagin throws the kick towards the body but Labosky avoids it.
Labosky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yagin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Yagin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Labosky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yagin in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yagin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Labosky.
Labosky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Labosky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yagin's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Labosky as Yagin shoots in.
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oke Yagin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Labosky but Labosky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yagin dives in for a single leg takedown but Labosky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Labosky moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagin slips under a jab.
Labosky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labosky stuffs the takedown attempt from Yagin. Yagin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Labosky tries to sprawl but Yagin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Labosky tries to kick Yagin off in order to stand up. Yagin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Labosky is being controlled here.
Labosky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Yagin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Labosky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Labosky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Labosky is not content to let Yagin control the position.
Labosky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yagin wants to control for a moment but Labosky uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Labosky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Labosky trying to control here.
Labosky wants to get back to full guard but Yagin has mounted him!
Labosky is squirming around, avoiding Yagin's attempts to control the action.
Yagin controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yagin raining down shots from the mount!
Yagin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Labosky wants to hold on but Yagin pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labosky is trying to escape the mount.
Labosky tries to hold on but Yagin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Labosky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Yagin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yagin is fighting to break Labosky's control of his arms but Labosky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yagin won't allow Labosky to sweep him here.
Yagin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Labosky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin won't allow Labosky to get back to his feet.
Oke Yagin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Yagin stopping the sweep attempt from Labosky.
Yagin cracks Labosky with a solid left hand.
Yagin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yagin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yagin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yagin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yagin slows the pace down.
Yagin advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Yagin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Labosky wants to try and get back to his feet.
Labosky tries to hold on but Yagin pushes him away.
Labosky is working to get back to half guard.
Yagin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Labosky's face.
Labosky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Yagin working Labosky over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Labosky's face.
Yagin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Yagin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Labosky is looking to escape.
Yagin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Labosky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Labosky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Labosky wants to control but Yagin passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Labosky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yagin trying to control the position but Labosky is working away.
Labosky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yagin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labosky trying to hold on to Yagin's head to control him but Yagin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Yagin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yagin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Yagin!
During a confident post fight interview, Oke Yagin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
McClane misses with a right hand
and Yagin counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yagin checks a leg kick.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Yagin throws a big counter combination but McClane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yagin attempts a counter takedown but McClane avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Yagin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McClane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McClane is looking for a sweep.
Yagin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McClane is trying to improve his position.
McClane wants to control but Yagin postures up.#SUB#
Yagin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yagin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McClane is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Yagin happy to just control the position for now.
McClane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yagin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClane keeps working.
McClane tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
Yagin stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane wants to control but Yagin passes into side.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McClane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yagin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yagin trying to control the action but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yagin landing strikes from the mount.
McClane wants to hold on but Yagin pushes him away.
McClane is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
McClane wants to control but Yagin is having none of it.
McClane regains half guard.
McClane tries to roll over but Yagin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McClane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McClane is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Yagin has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! McClane is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Oke Yagin!
Our winner, Oke Yagin, 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:
CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagin moves away.
As McKay backs off Yagin throws a huge counter combo but McKay manages to avoid it all.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKay but McKay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKay but McKay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dylan McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yagin or perhaps it was just good defense by McKay, which made it look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin darts in looking for a takedown but McKay gets double underhooks and turns Yagin into the cage.
It looked like McKay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yagin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
McKay throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range. #TD2#
McKay tries to sprawl but Yagin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Yagin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKay tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
McKay trying to control from the bottom.
Yagin controlling the pace.
Yagin trying to control from McKay's half guard. McKay has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
McKay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yagin is aware though and is defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yagin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yagin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Yagin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yagin shoots in but no luck this time.
McKay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Yagin slips under a jab.
Yagin shoots in but no luck this time.
McKay throws a big shot that misses.
Yagin shoots for a takedown but McKay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKay misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Yagin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McKay was covering up waiting for the punch and Yagin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McKay is controlling Yagin's posture.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Yagin from controlling successfully. #T4#
McKay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yagin looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Yagin is working an open guard so McKay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Yagin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yagin avoids the body shot from McKay.
McKay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yagin. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yagin slips a straight right by McKay.#TD2#
Yagin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McKay's half guard.#SUB2#
McKay is defending against the submission attempts here by Yagin.
McKay regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin wants to control from the top but McKay keeps moving. #T1#
Yagin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McKay is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yagin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McKay counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKay scores with a jab to the body.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKay tries to avoid it but Yagin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKay to the ground. McKay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKay scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yagin.
Yagin controls the position.
Yagin wants to control but McKay is keeping him busy.
McKay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yagin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
McKay trying to control from the bottom.
Yagin trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yagin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yagin dives in and grabs McKay's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKay pushes down on Yagin's head and hops out.
Dylan McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKay looks to land a body kick but Yagin moved away.
Yagin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Yagin moves away from the strike by McKay.
McKay jabs Yagin right on the nose. Yagin blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from McKay misses #TD2#
so Yagin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
McKay kicks Yagin off and gets to his feet.
Yagin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKay circles away.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagin moves away.
Yagin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKay moves away from the strike by Yagin.
Yagin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKay defends well and Yagin ends up having to push McKay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKay misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Yagin gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Yagin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Yagin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKay has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Yagin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom. #T1#
McKay tries to buck Yagin off but Yagin is having none of it.
Yagin is looking to take a break and control but McKay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKay being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yagin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKay can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Yagin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKay did well to prevent Yagin getting side control.
McKay is looking to get back to is feet but Yagin passes into side control.
McKay is trying to get back to half guard.
Oke Yagin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yagin trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.
Yagin happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Yagin is continuing to stall.
Yagin is looking to take a break and control but McKay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Yagin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan McKay!
Dylan McKay 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:
CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Yagin checks a low kick from Brubaker.
Brubaker blocks the body kick.
Brubaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yagin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Yagin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yagin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yagin duly obliges. #CL2#
Yagin gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yagin.
Brubaker gets underhooks to prevent Yagin's takedown attempt.
Brubaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yagin blocks it with crossed arms.
Brubaker avoids the elbow strike from Yagin, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brubaker fails to land.
Yagin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yagin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yagin is looking to control Brubaker's arms but Brubaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yagin has his back to the cage. #T1#
Brubaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagin is working for takedown but Brubaker is calmly controlling the position for now.
JB Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin has Brubaker pushed against the cage.
Brubaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yagin pushes off an throws an elbow but Brubaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brubaker blocks a body shot from Yagin.
Yagin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brubaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brubaker being controlled against the cage.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brubaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Yagin won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Brubaker is working Yagin over against the cage.
Yagin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brubaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagins head.
Yagin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brubaker.
Yagin misses with a punch to the body.
Yagin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brubaker misses with a body punch.
Yagin prevents a body shot from Brubaker.
Brubaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Yagin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brubaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Yagin with the counter takedown but Brubaker avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brubaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yagin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagin lands a nice hook to Brubaker's body. Brubaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Yagin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brubakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brubaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yagin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brubaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Yagin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brubaker throws a shot from downtown. Yagin moves away and avoids it.
Yagin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yagin throws the kick towards the body but Brubaker avoids it.
Brubaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Yagin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brubaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yagin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Brubaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yagin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Brubaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yagin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yagin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yagin won't allow Brubaker to sweep him here.
Yagin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yagin throws a head kick that misses.
Yagin moves out of range of the body kick from Brubaker.
Yagin checks a low kick from Brubaker.
Oke Yagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yagin misses with a few strikes there.
Yagin throws a sloppy head kick and Brubaker moves out of range easily.
Yagin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Brubaker misses its target.
Brubaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Brubaker.
Brubaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yagin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yagin.
Brubaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yagin.
Brubaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brubaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brubaker misses with a low kick.
JB Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yagin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Yagin does no damage.
Yagin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yagin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yagin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brubaker throws a leg kick but Yagin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yagin looks to throw a body kick
and Brubaker counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Yagin blocks the low kick.
Yagin throws out a counter right but Brubaker avoids it with no problem.
Brubaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yagin.
Oke Yagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brubaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brubaker just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Brubaker throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brubaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brubaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yagin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Yagin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yagin is looking to take a break and control but Brubaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brubaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brubaker tries to roll over but Yagin keeps him under control.#T3##SU2#
Yagin decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Yagin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brubaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brubaker wants to hit a switch here but Yagin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brubaker there!
Yagin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yagin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Brubaker is looking to get to half guard.
Yagin scoring with strikes but Brubaker is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yagin thowing shots but they're missing.
Brubaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Yagin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brubaker sprawls well initially but Yagin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brubaker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brubaker wants to control but Yagin is keeping busy.
Brubaker is looking to improve his position.
Brubaker is staying active underneath Yagin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker is trying to control but can't.
Brubaker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Yagin is trying to control. Brubaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yagin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brubaker's waist but Brubaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yagin off to one side.
Brubaker throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Brubaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yagin if he has to take too many more of those.
Brubaker is looking to wear down Yagin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brubaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yagin ducks under a wild hook from Brubaker.
Brubaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yagin. Brubaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yagin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
JB Brubaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Yagin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yagin trying to control from half guard but Brubaker is working away.
Yagin throws a strike but Brubaker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yagin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brubaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yagin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brubaker's head.
Yagin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Yagin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brubaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yagin working some strikes from top position.
Brubaker is trying to control the position but Yagin postures up.
Brubaker wants to improve his position but instead Yagin has moved into half guard.
Brubaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Yagin from advancing to side control.
Brubaker is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brubaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brubaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yagin circles away quickly and effectively.
Brubaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yagin checks a low kick from Brubaker.
Yagin misses with a two punch combination.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown but Brubaker shows good takedown defense.
Brubaker throws a counter high kick but Yagin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yagin misses with a body kick.
Brubaker throwing a counter right hand but Yagin manages to avoid it.
Brubaker throws a lazy right hand but Yagin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagin delivers a nice body kick.
Yagin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oke Yagin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brubaker lands a nice shot that snaps Yagin's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Yagin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yagin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Yagin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Yagin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yagin lunges at Luiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luiz's hand.
Yagin lands a jab.
Luiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Luiz.
Yagin throws a right hand that Luiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Luiz also avoids with ease.#CL#
Yagin pushes Luiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Yagin has the dominant position.
Luiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yagin can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Yagin breaks from the clinch.
Luiz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yagin counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz misses with a body shot.
Yagin keeps the fight on the outside.
Yagin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yagin, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz misses the jab.
Yagin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luiz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Yagin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yagin moves away from the strike by Luiz.
Yagin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luiz on the side of the head.
Yagin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yagin slips a jab from Luiz.
Luiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luiz tries to clinch up
letting Yagin counter with a right hand.
Luiz tries to clinch but Yagin is having none of it.
Luiz takes a swing at Yagin's ribcage but misses.
Luiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yagin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luiz somewhat.
Luiz throws an overhand right that lands on Yagin's shoulder, as Yagin tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Yagin rushes Luiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Yagin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yagin.
Yagin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Yagin.
Yagin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yagin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yagin finds it's way round the side to connect with Luiz's head.
Luiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yagin avoids it really well and circles away.
Yagin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oke Yagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
A slow jab from Luiz misses its intended target.
Luiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Luiz throws a hook but Yagin avoids it easily.
Luiz throws a looping overhand right but Yagin ducks down to avoid it.
Luiz swings for the body but Yagin moves out of range.
Yagin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yagin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Yagin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yagin tries to free his leg and advance position but Luiz is retaining full guard.
Yagin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Luiz's guard.
Yagin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yagin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yagin wants to get up but he can't break Luiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Yagin controlling from the top position.
Yagin tries to stand but Luiz is controlling from the bottom.
Yagin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Luiz lands with a good body shot.
Yagin has a takedown stuffed.
Yagin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Luiz missing with a left hand there. Yagin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luiz misses with a combination
and Yagin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yagin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yagin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yagin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yagin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luiz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yagin to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Yagin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yagin has Luiz up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yagin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yagin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Luiz tries to clinch but Yagin moves out of range.
Luiz misses with a wild body shot.
Luiz moves forwards but Yagin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yagin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luiz closes the distance but Yagin moves to the side
and Yagin counters with a three punch combo that has Luiz backing up. Luiz nods at Yagin to acknowledge the strikes.
Yagin throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yagin, as that shot connected.
Yagin swats away the attempt to clinch by Luiz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz blocks the body kick.
Luiz moves out of range as Yagin throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Luiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luiz throws a strike but Yagin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Yagin wanted to stand there but Luiz had control of the position.
Yagin content to stall in guard here.
Luiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Luiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yagin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Luiz's guard.
Yagin won't allow Luiz to get back to his feet. #T3#
Yagin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yagin wants to stand but Luiz is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oke Yagin is winning the standup battle so far.
Yagin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Yagin lands with a nice combination. Luiz backs away looking to recover.
Yagin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luiz can do to turn this around?
Luiz throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Luiz misses
and Yagin counters with a nice uppercut.
Yagin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luiz back to the cage. Yagin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Luiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luiz is trying to push Yagin away but Yagin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Yagin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luiz. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Yagin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Luiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yagin, pushing him back against the cage.
Yagin avoiding damage.
Yagin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luiz's efforts to push away.
Yagin blocks an uppercut.
Yagin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luiz up against the cage.
Yagin blocking some punches.
Luiz can't break the clinch.
Yagin looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yagin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yagin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yagin swats away the attempt to clinch by Luiz.#CL#
Yagin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yagin.
Luiz is trying to break the clinch but Yagin has him pressed against the cage.
Luiz tries to circle away but Yagin has him pinned against the cage.
Yagin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Yagin with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin lands a jab-cross combination.
Yagin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yagin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Yagin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Luiz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Yagin is pushing Luiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Luiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luiz wants to break free but Yagin has control.
A bit of stalling here from Yagin.
#TD#
Yagin has clasped his hands together around Luiz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagin wants to control but Luiz is keeping him busy.
Luiz tries to bench press Yagin off him but Yagin keeps the position.
Luiz is trying to buck Yagin off.#T2#
Yagin taking a breather here.
Luiz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luiz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Yagin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yagin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yagin wants to stand but Luiz is controlling his arm.
Luiz is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Yagin trying to control the position but Luiz is working away.
Yagin wants to stand but Luiz has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
David Luiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz misses with a wild body shot.
Luiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yagin looks to land a combination but Luiz avoids it well.
Yagin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luiz throws a series of punches but Yagin avoids them all with ease.
Yagin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luiz sprawls and moves away.
Luiz misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Luiz tries to sprawl but Yagin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yagin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yagin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oke Yagin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yagin wants to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB#
Yagin wants to work for an arm triangle but Luiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yagin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Luiz controls his leg.
Luiz is trying to stand up here but Yagin is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yagin in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yagin throws a series of punches but Luiz avoids them all with ease.
Oke Yagin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luiz needs to keep his hands up - Yagin had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Yagin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yagin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Yagin!
Oke Yagin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Yagin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yagin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Yagin.
Makovsky throws a leg kick but Yagin checks it.
Yagin sizes up Makovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Makovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Yagin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yagin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makovsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makovsky misses with a right hand
and Makovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yagin tries to bum rush Makovsky with a series of wild strikes but Makovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yagin scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Yagin.
Yagin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yagin cracks Makovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makovsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Yagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Yagin.
Yagin slips a jab and a cross from Makovsky.
Makovsky blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Makovsky throws a jab when Yagin was well out of range.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Yagin counters with a stiff right hand.
Yagin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Yagin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Yagin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yagin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yagin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yagin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yagin working aggressively here.
Yagin struggles to land a body shot inside as Makovsky controls his hands.
#TD2#
Makovsky has hold of one of Yagin's legs. Yagin is fighting the takedown attempt but Makovsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Yagin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yagin wants to hit a switch here but Makovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yagin there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makovsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Makovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Makovsky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yagin looks a forlorn figure.
Yagin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yagin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yagin tries to reverse the position but Makovsky maintains control.
Yagin is working hard here to advance position.
Makovsky is landing with some decent strikes but Yagin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Makovsky.#ROC2#
Yagin is rocked!
Yagin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Makovsky's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
A less than humble Zach Makovsky misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Fu Tu takes one to the chin there.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Yagin moves out of range.
Yagin scores with a punch to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yagin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fu Tu - the referee stops the clock and Yagin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fu Tu. Yagin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yagin's head backwards.
Yagin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Yagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Yagin moved away.
It seemed like Yagin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Yagin off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yagin lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu Tu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Yagin moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Yagin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Yagin moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yagin 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.
Yagin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Yagin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagin lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fu Tu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Yagin throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yagin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Yagin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu throws a front kick that sends Yagin stumbling back into the cage.
Yagin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yagin throws a series of punches but Fu Tu avoids them all with ease.
Fu Tu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yagin.
Yagin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Yagin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Good shot there by Yagin.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Yagin.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yagin has time to react.
Yagin tries for a takedown but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu Tu circles away.
Yagin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Yagin. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tests Yagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Yagin misses.
Fu Tu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagin.
Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Yagin's legs.
Fu Tu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yagin swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Yagin finds it's way through Fu Tu's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagin misses with a series of wild punches.
Yagin cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.#T4#
Fu Tu throws a sloppy body shot
and Yagin counters with a nice leg kick.
Yagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Yagin misses.
Fu Tu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin blocks a jab.
Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Yagin moves away and avoids it.
Yagin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fu Tu scores with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Fu Tu as Yagin shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Yagin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fu Tu sprawls well initially but Yagin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Fu Tu kicks Yagin off and gets back to his feet.
Yagin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yagin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fu Tu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Yagin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yagin misses with a hook to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yagin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu Tu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fu Tu with a jab.
Yagin slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a left and a right that stings Yagin.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Yagin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fu Tu is trying to defend but Yagin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
Yagin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Fu Tu gets back to full guard.
Fu Tu controls Yagin momentarily but Yagin frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Yagin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fu Tu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yagin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Fu Tu trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yagin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fu Tu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yagin keeping moving, preventing Fu Tu from controlling successfully.
Yagin trying to control the position.
Fu Tu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yagin has wrist control.
Fu Tu trying to control but Yagin is working from the bottom.
Yagin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu Tu's guard. #REVB#
Fu Tu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##ES#
Fu Tu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yagin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Yagin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fu Tu sprawls well initially but Yagin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fu Tu tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yagin can do to turn this around?
Yagin content to control rather than advance.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Yagin winds up and cracks Fu Tu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Yagin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fu Tu defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yagin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yagin is working for a kimura but Fu Tu is defending it quite comfortably.
Fu Tu is not content to let Yagin control the position.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Yagin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yagin lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yagin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yagin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fu Tu stuffs the takedown attempt from Yagin. Yagin gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Yagin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Yagin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu throws the kick towards the body but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yagin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Yagin tries to bum rush Fu Tu with a series of wild strikes but Fu Tu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yagin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yagin avoids it.#T1#
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yagin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yagin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagin checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Sloppy strikes from Yagin. Those never looked like landing.
Yagin blocks the body kick.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu jabs Yagin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yagin lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fu Tu lunges at Yagin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yagin's hand.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Fu Tu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yagin under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yagin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fu Tu is out of range and Yagin settles back down.
Yagin throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yagin.
Fu Tu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fu Tu's calf.
Yagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Yagin dives in and grabs Fu Tu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fu Tu pushes down on Yagin's head and hops out.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yagin throws a series of punches but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Yagin blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Yagin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Yagin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the head.
Fu Tu throws out a powerful jab.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yagin throws out the jab.
Yagin lunges at Fu Tu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu Tu's hand.
Yagin ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Yagin.
Yagin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu avoids it really well and circles away.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Yagin right on the button with a cross.
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu Tu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yagin just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Yagin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu Tu but Fu Tu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fu Tu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yagin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagin cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu Tu cracks a nice hook into Yagin's ribs.
Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oke Yagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shi Fu Tu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fu Tu tries to land a front kick but Yagin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fu Tu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
A very excited looking Shi Fu Tu 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:
Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Yagin is looking to clinch but Sayonara is avoiding it.
Yagin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Yagin throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.#TD2#
Yagin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sayonara!
Yagin is chipping away with strikes.
Sayonara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yagin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sayonara is trying to maintain the position but Yagin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayonara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yagin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sayonara trying to hold on to Yagin's head to control him but Yagin postures up.
Sayonara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yagin thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
Yagin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayonara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sayonara is looking to control Yagin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayonara avoid being mounted?
Sayonara is looking to improve his position.
Yagin trying to control from half guard but Sayonara is working away.
Yagin thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yagin lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Yagin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yagin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yagin wants to free his trapped foot but Sayonara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yagin controlling the action here.
Yagin is looking to pass Sayonara's guard but actually Sayonara recovers to full guard.
Yagin postures up in Sayonara's guard and throws a big left but Sayonara blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yagin defends it easily.
Sayonara wants to sweep but no luck.
Yagin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Yagin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yagin.
Yagin trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Sayonara working for a triangle but Yagin defends it easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagin postures up in Sayonara's guard and throws a big left but Sayonara blocks it.
Yagin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yagin throws an elbow that misses. Sayonara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yagin's guard. Nice move by Sayonara!#REVR#
Yagin trying to control the position.
Yagin pulls Sayonara in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
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#
Sayonara throws a hook but Yagin blocks it.
Yagin throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Yagin throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Yagin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Yagin's head back.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yagin connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yagin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yagin.
Yagin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Yagin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sayonara's waist but Sayonara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yagin off to one side.
Yagin throws a lazy head kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oke Yagin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Oke Yagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Yagin misses with a jab to the body
and Sayonara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yagin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sayonara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yagin avoids it.
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sayonara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yagin misses with a hook to the body
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Yagin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yagin misses with a head kick.
Yagin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sayonara in his tracks. #TD2#
Yagin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagin is trying to move to mount but Sayonara reverses beautifully and ends up in Yagin's guard.
Yagin is looking to stand up but Sayonara isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Yagin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yagin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sayonara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oke Yagin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yagin has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Yagin trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
Sayonara won't allow Yagin to sweep him here.
Yagin keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.
Sayonara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yagin is keeping the position for now.
Sayonara trying to control but Yagin is working from the bottom.
Yagin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sayonara tries to free his leg and advance position but Yagin is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagin throws a combination. Sayonara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sayonara tests Yagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yagin throws a head kick that misses.
Sayonara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yagin throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Yagin lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Yagin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Yagin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sayonara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara cracks Yagin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sayonara takes a swing at Yagin's ribcage but misses.
Yagin throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yagin fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Yagin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Yagin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Yagin controls his hands.
Yagin digs a right hand underneath Sayonara's ribcage. Sayonara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yagin misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Yagin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a right hand.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Yagin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yagin has had enough of the clinch but Sayonara keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Sayonara. #BC2#
Yagin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Sayonara.
Sayonara moves out of range as Yagin strikes.
Yagin throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yagin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayonara scrambles back to his feet.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yagin darts in looking for a takedown but Sayonara gets double underhooks and turns Yagin into the cage.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sayonara. That one must have hurt.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yagin shoots and misses #CL#
and Sayonara counters by moving into the clinch.
Sayonara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sayonara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Yagin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yagin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Yagin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara working aggressively here.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara digs a right hand into Yagin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yagin's gas tank.
Yagin working aggressively here.
Sayonara tries to work over Yagin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yagin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Yagin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara is pressed up against the cage. Yagin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sayonara down to the mat. Sayonara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sayonara takes one to the side of the head.
Yagin missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sayonara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oke Yagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagin throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Yagin throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yagin.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Yagin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Yagin off balance momentarily.#T4#
Sayonara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagin is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Yagin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagin slips a jab from Sayonara.
Yagin misses with a series of wild punches.
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sayonara. Sayonara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sayonara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yagin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara 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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