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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yodachai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yodachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yodachai slips under a jab from Gracie.
Yodachai feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Yodachai is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Yodachai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yodachai's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Yodachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yodachai manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Yodachai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yodachai managing to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Yodachai is keeping the position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Yodachai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Yaw-Yan Ardigma inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Yodachai trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie moves into full mount! Yodachai won't be happy about that! #T3#
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yodachai is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Yodachai's chin but Yodachai turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Yodachai.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
Yodachai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Yodachai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yodachai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yodachai wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Yodachai has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodachai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodachai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodachai! #REVR#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Yodachai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T2#
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yodachai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.
Royler Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yodachai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gracie 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.
Yodachai wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie pushes down on Yodachai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yodachai is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Yodachai is having none of it.
Yodachai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yodachai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yodachai shrugs it off.
Gracie fails to advance to Yodachai's back. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yodachai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yodachai! #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yodachai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Yodachai sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Yodachai paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royler Gracie!
A relieved looking Royler Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and gets a takedown into Yodachai's guard.#SUB#
Yodachai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gravano is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yodachai keeping full guard, as Gravano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it. #T1#
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravano is working Yodachai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yodachai's head.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gravano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gravano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gravano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now.
Yodachai pulls Gravano in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gravano throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravano looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Gravano keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and bounces Yodachai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Gravano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yodachai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gravano, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Yodachai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Yodachai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Gravano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gravano trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Gravano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yodachai has passed into half guard!
Gravano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gravano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravano is pressing down on Yodachai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yodachai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gravano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodachai has managed to get both his arms back between Gravano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Yodachai controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gravano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gravano looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
Yodachai stalling.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yodachai after a bit of a struggle.
Gravano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gravano can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyo Yodachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Yodachai pushes him away.#T1#
Yodachai is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodachai, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravano blocks the elbow strike.
Gravano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodachai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gravano wants to take the fight to the mat but Yodachai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gravano throws a punch but it's blocked by Yodachai.
Yodachai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravano's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravano.
Gravano takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Yodachai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravano looking to stall.
Yodachai lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano is breathing heavily.#CL#
Yodachai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yodachai trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gravano pulls guard successfully.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully.
Yodachai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Gravano working for a triangle but Yodachai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gravano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yodachai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gravano sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gravano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravano.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Yodachai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gravano's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Yodachai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yodachai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravano's brow.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yodachais head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Gravano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yodachai defending well though. #SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Gravano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gravano trying to advance position but Yodachai counters by regaining guard.
Yodachai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yodachai is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gravano has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai wants to pass the guard but Gravano is keeping the position.
Gravano tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Yodachai passes Gravano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano is in trouble now - Yodachai has advanced to mount!
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely.
Gravano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yodachai controlling from the full mount.
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Gravano is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yodachai locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gravano is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Yodachai!
Our winner, Kyo Yodachai, 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.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Buakaw rushes Yodachai and presses him up against the cage.
Buakaw lands with a right to the head.
Buakaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yodachai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yodachai misses with an elbow over the top.
Buakaw lands a left hand.
Yodachai tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
Buakaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yodachai backwards.
Yodachai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
A short body shot lands from Buakaw as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yodachai throws an elbow but misses.
Buakaw blocks the elbow strike.
Yodachai missing with knees to the body.
Buakaw lands a nice uppercut.
Buakaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yodachai tries a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks it.
Buakaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A short right from Buakaw on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buakaw.
Buakaw cracks Yodachai with a nice body shot.
Yodachai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Buakaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A body shot lands from Buakaw.
Yodachai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Buakaw.
Yodachai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buakaw is defending well for now.
Yodachai stalling in the clinch but Buakaw improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buakaw.
Nice body punch from Buakaw.
Buakaw is leaning against Yodachai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buakaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yodachais head.
Yodachai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yodachai tries to land a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buakaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buakaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Yodachai is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buakaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buakaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yodachai seems to have got his legs back now.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buakaw blocks an elbow strike from Yodachai.
Yodachai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buakaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yodachai backwards.
Buakaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buakaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Buakaw.
Yodachai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Buakaw.
#T3#
Yodachai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yodachai tries a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks it.
Yodachai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yodachai pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buakaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buakaw avoids the elbow strike from Yodachai, against the cage.
Yodachai misses with an elbow over the top.
Yodachai misses with an elbow over the top.
Buakaw managing to block the knees to the body from Yodachai.
Buakaw lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buakaw.
Buakaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buakaw works on Yodachai's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yodachai throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Buakaw.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yodachai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yodachai drops to his knees and Buakaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Banchamek Buakaw tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves away #TD#
and Stepanovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stepanovich passes Yodachai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stepanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stepanovich is working for a kimura but Yodachai is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Stepanovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yodachai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stepanovich is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yodachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stepanovich has Yodachai in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stepanovich has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Stepanovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yodachai drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Yodachai off! Yodachai jumps back into Stepanovich's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai looking to sit in guard and control but Stepanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yodachai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich controlling from the top position.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yodachai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevzorov Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Yodachai moved out of range nicely.
Nevzorov Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage. #TD#
Stepanovich feints and as Yodachai raises his hands in defense, Stepanovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yodachai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stepanovich, into his guard. #REVB#
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepanovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Stepanovich has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Yodachai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stepanovich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Yodachai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Yodachai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanovich holds on, trying desperately to control.
Yodachai looking to control but Stepanovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stepanovich gets back to half guard.
Yodachai is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai is keen to just control but Stepanovich is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyo Yodachai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yodachai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yodachai enables Stepanovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yodachai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yodachai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodachai wants to improve his position but instead Stepanovich has moved into half guard.
Yodachai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yodachai.
Yodachai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Yodachai is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Stepanovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodachai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodachai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodachai! #REVB#
Stepanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yodachai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is squirming around, avoiding Yodachai's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Stepanovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodachai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Stepanovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yodachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stepanovich has Yodachai in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stepanovich has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Stepanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Yodachai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yodachai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yodachai passes into half guard.
Nevzorov Stepanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Yodachai's back. He's all about the action.
Yodachai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Well Stepanovich 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevzorov Stepanovich!
In his post fight interview, Nevzorov Stepanovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gravano looking to score a takedown here. Yodachai is defending well but Gravano drives through and ends up in Yodachai's guard.
Gravano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yodachai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Yodachai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Yodachai has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yodachai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyo Yodachai!
A very excited looking Kyo Yodachai 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.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 17: Lapu vs. Robin G.
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Yodachai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodachai is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yodachai controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Yodachai keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yodachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Yodachai in his guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura 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.#SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yodachai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Yodachai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yodachai is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Yodachai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yodachai is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yodachai to get the leverage. #T2#
Kimura wants to improve his position but Yodachai is controlling well.
Yodachai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Yodachai wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Yodachai defends it easily.
Yodachai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai slips nicely into half guard.
Yodachai is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yodachai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yodachai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Yodachai wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Yodachai is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Yodachai trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yodachai doesn't defend quickly enough and Kimura has managed to lock this one up! Can Yodachai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kimura on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenshi Kimura!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenshi Kimura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 13: Duke B. vs. Ribeiro
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Yodachai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yodachai tries to clinch up.
Yodachai closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yodachai!
Yodachai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yodachai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yodachai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#T1#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Yodachai defends it.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yodachai sees it coming and defends easily.
Yodachai is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yodachai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#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.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Yodachai wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie takes a little break here. Yodachai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Gracie gets to mount! Yodachai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yodachai is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yodachai is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Yodachai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Yodachai is having none of it.
Yodachai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to control but Yodachai wriggling away.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yodachai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yodachai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yodachai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodachai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yodachai napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gracie takes a little break here. Yodachai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yodachai has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Yodachai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Yodachai wants to sweep but no luck.
Yodachai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yodachai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yodachai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie controls Yodachai momentarily but Yodachai frees himself.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yodachai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yodachai tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Yodachai moves out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Yodachai moves out of range.
Yodachai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yodachai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodachai wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Royler Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie passes Yodachai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yodachai is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Yodachai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Yodachai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yodachai's thigh. Yodachai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yodachai looking to control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yodachai is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Yodachai trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yodachai can do to turn this around?
Yodachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Royler Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Gracie misses. #CL2#
Yodachai pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Yodachai lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Royler Gracie has been cut.
Yodachai is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yodachai has his back to the cage.
Yodachai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yodachai to keep the fight standing.
Yodachai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yodachai looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Kyo Yodachai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yodachai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royler Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royler Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Royler Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B.
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Knives fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knives throws a hook to the side of Yodachai's head but Yodachai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yodachai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knives.
Yodachai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Knives.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knives swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knives keeps the fight on the outside.
Knives getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knives lands with a good body shot.
Knives connects with the punch.
Yodachai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Yodachai is rocked!
Yodachai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knives changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yodachai seems to have got his legs back now.
Knives drops Yodachai with a naaaaasty hook - Yodachai is in real trouble here! Knives dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Knives!
A determined Denzel Knives didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
SPARTA 3: J. Luna vs. Umbebe
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Yodachai slips under a jab.
Yodachai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Mayweather looks to move away, Yodachai throws a big counter combo but Mayweather just gets out of the way.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
Yodachai is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Mayweather doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mayweather works Yodachai's body with a nice hook.
Mayweather scores with a nice strike.
Mayweather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayweather scores with a jab. Yodachai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Yodachai.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yodachai has time to react.#T1#
Yodachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Mayweather was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
Yodachai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yodachai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayweather. That snapped Yodachai's head back.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yodachai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather!
#ROC2#
Yodachai is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yodachai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mayweather! Yodachai is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Mayweather!
A less than humble Floyd Mayweather 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:
SPARTA 1: Yodachai vs. Luna
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Yodachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Luna swings for the body but Yodachai moves out of range.
Yodachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luna lands with an uppercut that bounces Yodachai off the cage and back into range.
Luna connects with the punch.
Luna connects with a jab.
Yodachai darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Luna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yodachai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luna scores with a body shot.
Yodachai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luna throws out a counter right but Yodachai avoids it with no problem.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Yodachai.
Luna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luna keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Yodachai wants to clinch
and Luna counters with a nice body shot.
Luna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yodachai rather than just go for the knockout.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
Luna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yodachai darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yodachai tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luna! But no joy.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Luna. Beautiful body shot.
Luna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna lands a slapping body shot.
Luna takes a swing at Yodachai's ribcage but misses.
Luna thuds a left hand into Yodachai's body.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yodachai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yodachai is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
Luna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yodachai tries to clinch
and Luna counters with a nice uppercut.
Luna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Yodachai tries to clinch up.
Luna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yodachai's head backwards.
Yodachai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luna counters with a one-two to the body.
Luna scores with a punch to the head.
Yodachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodachai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luna scores with a jab. Yodachai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Luna is having none of it.
Luna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yodachai's hands.
Luna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Yodachai is rocked!
Juan Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yodachai wants to clinch but Luna slips to the side
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Yodachai falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
DusK rushes Yodachai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DusK tries to work over Yodachai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DusK lands a hook to the side of the head.
DusK tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yodachai's elbow.
Yodachai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DusK walks away with a smile on his face. Yodachai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yodachai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Yodachai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DusK makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DusK tries to throw a body punch but Yodachai avoids it by throwing DusK back against the cage.
A knee to the head by DusK.
DusK is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DusK misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DusK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yodachai tries to pull guard but DusK won't allow it.
Yodachai fails to pull guard.
Cyrus DusK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Yodachai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DusK creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knees to the body from DusK.
DusK crunches a lovely knee into Yodachai's ribcage.
DusK lands a body punch in the clinch.
DusK landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Yodachai drags the fight down to the ground.
DusK trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DusK won't allow Yodachai to sweep him here.
Yodachai trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yodachai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
DusK wants to stand but Yodachai is controlling his posture from full guard.
DusK looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DusK has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DusK won't allow Yodachai to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yodachai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Yodachai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DusK doesn't defend quickly enough and Yodachai has managed to lock this one up! Can DusK escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yodachai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyo Yodachai!
After winning the bout, Kyo Yodachai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Thomas clinches up with Yodachai and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yodachai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yodachai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Yodachai.
Yodachai missing with knees to the body.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Yodachai.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yodachai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Sean Thomas has been cut.
Yodachai landing knees to the body.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Yodachai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Yodachai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Yodachai lands a nice elbow.
Yodachai misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yodachai lands a damaging elbow.
Yodachai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yodachai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yodachai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Yodachai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yodachai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Yodachai with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Thomas manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Thomas keeping full guard, as Yodachai tries to pass.
Yodachai wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yodachai wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Yodachai stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.#T3#
Yodachai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Yodachai is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yodachai slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yodachai is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Yodachai is controlling well.
#SUB#
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
Thomas wants to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.#SUB2#
Yodachai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thomas is not content to let Yodachai control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yodachai controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Yodachai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yodachai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Yodachai has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yodachai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yodachai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yodachai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Yodachai scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Yodachai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Yodachai tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yodachai throws an elbow but misses.
Yodachai lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Yodachai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yodachai misses with an elbow strike.
Yodachai lands a nice elbow.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yodachai lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yodachai clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Yodachai has the dominant position.#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodachai pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Yodachai is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Yodachai control the position.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Yodachai controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yodachai wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #T3#
Yodachai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Yodachai postures up.
#SUB#
Thomas has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yodachai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Yodachai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yodachai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Yodachai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas is trying to control Yodachai's posture but Yodachai avoids it.
Thomas is not content to let Yodachai control the position.
Yodachai tries to advance to mount but Thomas denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Yodachai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Yodachai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yodachai's guard.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas pushes down on Yodachai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yodachai is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Yodachai is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas controlling the action here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Yodachai defending well.
Yodachai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Yodachai has wrist control.#SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yodachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yodachai tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Yodachai. Yodachai maintains the clinch.
Yodachai tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Thomas decides to pull guard.
Thomas controls Yodachai momentarily but Yodachai frees himself. #SUB#
Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yodachai stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yodachai!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Yodachai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yodachai tries to move to mount but Thomas blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Thomas is trying to control Yodachai's posture but Yodachai avoids it.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Yodachai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yodachai wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Thomas tries to buck Yodachai off but Yodachai is having none of it.
Yodachai wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yodachai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yodachai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yodachai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean Thomas.
I think Yodachai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Yodachai!
A very excited looking Kyo Yodachai 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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