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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus has chosen Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Yankee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yankee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Yankee's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yankee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yankee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
Yankee misses with a head kick.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Yankee's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yankee as he avoids it easily.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankee misses with a straight left.
Ufalopolaus walks into a jab.
Ufalopolaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yankee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus misses with a wild body shot.
Ufalopolaus misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufalopolaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Yankee throws a sloppy head kick and Ufalopolaus moves out of range easily.
Ufalopolaus clinches.
A right hand to the body from Yankee.
A hook to the body from Yankee.
Yankee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee looking to slow down the pace here.
Yankee is stalling here.
Yankee scores with a shot to the side of Ufalopolaus's head.
Ufalopolaus looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ufalopolaus.
A nice left hand lands by Ufalopolaus.
Yankee lands a nice uppercut.
Ufalopolaus lands with a right to the head.
Ufalopolaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Ufalopolaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Yankee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yankee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yankee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yankee lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Ufalopolaus fails to land.
Ufalopolaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yankee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yankee.
Yankee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ufalopolaus looks gassed!
Ufalopolaus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Yankee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus misses with some punches.
Yankee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ufalopolaus up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yankee lands an uppercut.
Yankee is leaning against Ufalopolaus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Ufalopolaus misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yankee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ufalopolaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ufalopolaus.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Yankee as the two fighters clinch.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage as Yankee throws knees to the body.
Yankee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Good body shot from Yankee.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Yankee pushes Ufalopolaus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries to land knees in the clinch but Ufalopolaus avoids the damage to the body.
Yankee stalling against the cage.
Ufalopolaus managing to block the knees to the body from Yankee.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ufalopolaus has a couple of punches blocked by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus taking a breather.
Ufalopolaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yankee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ufalopolaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yankee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Yankee - that landed with a thud.
Yankee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Yankee.
Come on Yankee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yankee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
Yankee slows down the pace here.
Ufalopolaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Yankee controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Yankee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ufalopolaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yankee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ufalopolaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yankee as Ufalopolaus tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Yankee controls his hands.
Ufalopolaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yankee gets through Ufalopolaus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yankee stalls.
Yankee prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Yankee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yankee blocks an uppercut.
Ufalopolaus blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ufalopolaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankee is just out of range.
Yankee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufalopolaus closes the distance and clinches.
Yankee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Yankee.
Yankee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yankee lands a body punch.
Ufalopolaus working aggressively here.
Jim Yankee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yankee has Ufalopolaus pushed against the cage.
Yankee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ufalopolaus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yankee lands an elbow that stopped Ufalopolaus in his tracks for a moment.
Yankee lands a good knee to the midsection. Ufalopolaus won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yankee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Yankee blocks a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Yankee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ufalopolaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Yankee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yankee avoiding damage.
Yankee taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yankee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ufalopolaus is breathing heavily.
Ufalopolaus throws a hook but Yankee avoids it easily.
Ufalopolaus throws an overhand right that lands on Yankee's shoulder, as Yankee tries to avoid the shot.
Yankee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yankee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yankee!
Yankee is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee wants to hold on but Ufalopolaus pushes him away.
Ufalopolaus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yankee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yankee!
Ufalopolaus seems keen to control Yankee's posture.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stands up and waves to Ufalopolaus to follow him.
Yankee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufalopolaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yankee rather than just go for the knockout.
Yankee looks to land a combination but Ufalopolaus avoids it well.
Yankee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ufalopolaus.
Jim Yankee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ufalopolaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ufalopolaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses the body punch
and Yankee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ufalopolaus defending well as Yankee loads up on a big left hand.
Ufalopolaus shoots in looking for a takedown. Yankee tries to sprawl out of it but Ufalopolaus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yankee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ufalopolaus swings for the body but Yankee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stuns Ufalopolaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yankee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yankee connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yankee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ufalopolaus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yankee.
That kick from Yankee tenderised Ufalopolaus's leg. Ufalopolaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yankee tries to clinch up but Ufalopolaus circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yankee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yankee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ufalopolaus digs a good body shot into Yankee's ribs.
Yankee clinches.
Yankee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ufalopolaus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yankee just leaning against Ufalopolaus, taking a breather.
Yankee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ufalopolaus can do to turn this around?
Ufalopolaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufalopolaus stalling in the clinch but Yankee improves position.
Ufalopolaus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yankee lands with a light punch inside.
Yankee is working Ufalopolaus over against the cage.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike.
Yankee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ufalopolaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yankee stalling.
Ufalopolaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yankee wants to stall.
Ufalopolaus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus taking a breather.
Ufalopolaus seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Yankee lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yankee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ufalopolaus backwards.
Yankee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ufalopolauss head.
Yankee prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus is trying to maintain a safe position but Yankee gets an underhook and turns Ufalopolaus into the cage.
Yankee blocking some punches.
Yankee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
Yankee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yankee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Yankee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yankee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
A short right from Yankee on the inside.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ufalopolaus being controlled against the cage.
Yankee throws an elbow but it misses.
Ufalopolaus looking to stall.
Good body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yankee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ufalopolaus managing to block the knees to the body from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus is trying to drag Yankee to the mat but Yankee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Ufalopolaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yankee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage as Yankee throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries a knee to the head but Ufalopolaus blocks it.
Ufalopolaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ufalopolaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ufalopolaus goes for a takedown attempt but Yankee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yankee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch but Yankee moves out of range.
Yankee tries to clinch there but Ufalopolaus circles away.
Ufalopolaus blocks the body kick.
Yankee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufalopolaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yankee moves into the clinch.
Ufalopolaus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Yankee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yankee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yankee digs a right hand into Ufalopolaus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ufalopolaus's gas tank.
Ufalopolaus tightens his grip and picks Yankee up, before dumping him to the ground. Yankee manages to land in guard.
Ufalopolaus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yankee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ufalopolaus, into his guard.
Yankee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ufalopolaus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yankee escapes and throws Ufalopolaus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ufalopolaus tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Yankee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yankee, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Yankee!
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hype
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