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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yason Tupaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Yamokivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupaz comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up. Yason Tupaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yason Tupaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronan Yamokivic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tupaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic leaves Tupaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamokivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupaz.
Yamokivic looks to land a left hand but Tupaz moved out of range nicely.
Yamokivic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamokivic jabs at Tupaz's body.
Tupaz throws a sloppy head kick and Yamokivic moves out of range easily.
Yamokivic avoids the head kick by Tupaz.
Tupaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamokivic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic misses with a hook. Tupaz ducked under it nicely.
Yamokivic throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamokivic moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamokivic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamokivic lands a really nice looking cross but Tupaz seems unphased.
Yamokivic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Yamokivic misses
and Tupaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamokivic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tupaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamokivic is fending him off so far but Tupaz persists. Nope, Yamokivic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yason Tupaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Yamokivic misses.
Tupaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamokivic lands a jab.
Tupaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamokivic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamokivic throws out a powerful jab.
Yamokivic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamokivic lands a really nice looking cross but Tupaz seems unphased.
Yamokivic jabs at Tupaz's body.
Yamokivic lands a nice shot 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!
Tupaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic lands a nice hook to Tupaz's body. Tupaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupaz takes one on the button.
Tupaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamokivic sprawls well. Yamokivic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tupaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Tupaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamokivic lands a body shot.
Yamokivic lands a jab to the nose.
Yamokivic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tupaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamokivic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupaz has time to react.
Ronan Yamokivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamokivic slips under a jab from Tupaz.
Ronan Yamokivic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yamokivic finds it's way through Tupaz's defenses.
Yamokivic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupaz at a distance.
Tupaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamokivic is out of range.
Yamokivic lands with a hook. Tupaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamokivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamokivic tests Tupaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamokivic misses with a hook. Tupaz ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamokivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupaz.
A lazy left from Yamokivic finds it's target.
Yamokivic lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Yamokivic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tupaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamokivic to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamokivic connects with a crisp jab.
Yamokivic throws a hook but Tupaz blocks it.
Yason Tupaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tupaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamokivic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tupaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamokivic throws the left hand but Tupaz avoids the punch easily.
Yamokivic scores with a shot to the body.
Yamokivic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupaz throws a leg kick but Yamokivic checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Yamokivic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamokivic.
Yamokivic connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamokivic cracks Tupaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tupaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamokivic lands a right hook to the body.
Yamokivic lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupaz's head.
Yamokivic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamokivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupaz moves away.
Ronan Yamokivic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamokivic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamokivic. Tupaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamokivic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tupaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic has control of Tupaz's left arm, preventing Tupaz from doing any damage.
Yamokivic wants to sweep here but Tupaz controlling him for the moment.
Yamokivic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tupaz!
Tupaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tupaz tries to get out of the position.
Yamokivic throws some wild stikes that Tupaz manages to avoid easily.
Tupaz is trying to stand up.
Yamokivic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamokivic dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tupaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamokivic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tupaz tries to lock up and control but Yamokivic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yamokivic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamokivic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronan Yamokivic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yamokivic tests Tupaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Yamokivic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tupaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamokivic swivels and escapes.
Yamokivic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tupaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamokivic lands with a straight right. Tupaz didn't see that one coming.
Yamokivic lands a nice shot that snaps Tupaz's head back.
Yamokivic connects with a jab.
Yamokivic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupaz is looking to slow Yamokivic down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamokivic. That snapped Tupaz's head back.
Yamokivic misses with a double jab.
Tupaz connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Yamokivic.
No luck for Tupaz with that takedown attempt.
Yamokivic lands a body shot.
Tupaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamokivic scores with a three punch combo!
Yamokivic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupaz is rocked!
Tupaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupaz defending well as Yamokivic loads up on a big left hand.
Tupaz misses with a low kick.
Yason Tupaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic lands with a nice body punch.
Yamokivic cracks a nice hook into Tupaz's ribs.
Tupaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamokivic throws a series of punches but Tupaz avoids them all with ease.
Yamokivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Yamokivic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamokivic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupaz connects with a leg kick. Yamokivic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamokivic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamokivic to the mat! Yamokivic manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupaz throws and elbow that misses. Yamokivic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tupaz's guard. Nice move by Yamokivic!
Yamokivic forces his way into half guard.
Yamokivic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tupaz wants to get back to full guard but Yamokivic has mounted him!
Tupaz is trying to stand up.
Tupaz is trying to escape the mount.
Ronan Yamokivic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupaz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yamokivic. What's that going to do exactly?
Yamokivic content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Yamokivic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamokivic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Yamokivic!
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