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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spyde Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Yemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Yemo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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187 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spyde Radic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Yemo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Radic.
Radic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radic fails with a takedown attempt.
Radic tries to close the distance and clinch but Yemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radic lands a head kick!
Radic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yemo.
Radic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radic tries to close the distance and clinch but Yemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radic ducks under a wild hook from Yemo.
Yemo moves out of range as Radic throws a body kick.
Radic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yemo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radic trying to land knees to the body.
Yemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yemo tries for a takedown but Radic manages to get underhooks.
Radic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Radic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yemo walks away with a smile on his face. Radic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yemo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yemo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yemo shoots in looking for a takedown. Radic tries to sprawl out of it but Yemo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spyde Radic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Yemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic misses with a wild body shot.
Radic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yemo misses the body punch
and Radic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Radic throws a sloppy head kick and Yemo moves out of range easily.
Yemo swats away the attempt to clinch by Radic.
Yemo tries to clinch but Radic moves out of range.
Yemo throws a leg kick
and Radic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yemo looks gassed!
Radic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yemo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radic moves into range and clinches up with Yemo.
Yemo tries to circle away but Radic has him pinned against the cage.
Radic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radic is looking to clinch but Yemo is avoiding it.
Radic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Radic keeps Yemo at a distance using the push kick.
Radic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yemo's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic scores with a leg kick.
Radic gets the takedown into side control.
Yemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Radic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Radic is trying to get an arm triangle but Yemo is defending well.
Radic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Radic tries for a kimura but Yemo is defending well.
Radic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yemo is looking to regain half guard here but Radic keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic trying to control the action but Yemo is working from the bottom.
Radic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Radic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Radic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Radic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yemo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yemo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yemo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yemo wants to improve his position but Radic is controlling well.
Yemo is pressing down on Radic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radic forces his way into half guard.
Yemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Radic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yemo is just riding it out for now. Radic eventually gives up the hold.
Yemo is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radic is trying to control. Yemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spyde Radic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radic.
Radic slips under a jab.
Spyde Radic is winning the standup battle so far.
Radic tries to clinch up but Yemo circles away and keeps his distance.
Yemo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Radic.
Radic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yemo moves into the clinch.
Yemo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radic is looking to clinch.
Radic moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Radic.
Yemo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radic connects with a knee to the head.
Radic keeps control of Yemo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yemo blocks an elbow strike.
Yemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yemo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yemo takes an elbow to the temple.
Yemo is breathing heavily.
Radic tries to land a knee to the head but Yemo blocks with his arms.
Radic scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Yemo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yemo breaks the clinch.
Radic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yemo.
Yemo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Yemo. No joy for Radic on that attempt.
Radic throws a head kick that Yemo semi-blocks.
Radic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Radic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yemo swats away the attempt to clinch by Radic.
Yemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radic ducks under a wild hook from Yemo.
Yemo avoids the body shot from Radic.
Yemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radic closes the distance and clinches.
Radic landing knees to the head.
Radic has Yemo pressed against the cage, preventing Yemo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yemo breaks from the clinch.
Radic lands with a slapping head kick.
Yemo looks to throw the jab but Radic is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic shoots in but no luck this time.
Yemo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Radic wants to improve his position but Yemo is controlling well.
Radic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yemo is thwarting Radic's attempts to control the position.
Radic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yemo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yemo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Radic is not content to let Yemo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yemo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Radic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Radic is retaining full guard.
Radic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yemo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yemo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yemo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yemo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yemo landing some decent shots from guard.
Yemo wants to pass the guard but Radic is keeping the position.
Yemo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yemo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yemo throwing strikes but missing.
Yemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Radic is retaining full guard.
Yemo won't allow Radic to sweep him here.
Radic working a defensive guard here.
Yemo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Radic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yemo instigates a clinch.
Radic blocks an uppercut.
Radic lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radic looking to throw knees to the head but Yemo is blocking nicely.
Yemo breaks the clinch.
Yemo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yemo's head.
Yemo is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spyde Radic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yemo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radic as he avoids it easily.
Radic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yemo sprawls well initially but Radic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Radic wants to control but Yemo is keeping him busy.
Radic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Yemo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yemo manages to get to full guard.
Yemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radic is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radic trying to control the position from guard on top but Yemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radic advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Yemo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Radic gets to his feet. Yemo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yemo darts in and clinches Radic up against the cage.
Radic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yemo's face.
Yemo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Radic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yemo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radic, pushing him back against the cage.
Radic missing with knees to the body.
Yemo is trying to drag Radic to the mat but Radic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spyde Radic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Yemo.
Radic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Radic prevents Yemo from improving his position.
Radic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Radic wants to free his trapped foot but Yemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yemo is looking for a sweep. Radic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radic is trying to control the action in half guard but Yemo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bill Yemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radic is thwarting Yemo's attempts to control the position.
Yemo tries to roll over but Radic keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic is trying for a kimura here. Yemo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Radic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spyde Radic!
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hype
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