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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
21 - 26 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Yang.
The crowd cheers as Yang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kochanowski doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Jakub Kochanowski has been cut.
Yang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
Kochanowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yang avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks with his arms.
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yang moves into range and clinches up with Kochanowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski looking for a takedown.
Yang lands a right hand.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but instead, Yang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kochanowski into the cage.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yang.
Yang misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Kochanowski misses with a wild combination.
Yang throws a right hand that Kochanowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kochanowski also avoids with ease.
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Kochanowski in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yang.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yang manages to break the clinch.
Kochanowski fails to land the takedown.
Richie Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Yang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Kochanowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richie Yang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Yang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Yang misses with a few strikes there.
Yang misses with a hook to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a leg kick.
Yang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to break the clinch but Yang is controlling the position.
Kochanowski is trying to stall.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kochanowski avoiding damage as Yang throws knees to the body.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yang.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yang cracks Kochanowski with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
Kochanowski can't find room to land a body shot as Yang controls the action.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
Yang lands with a right to the head.
Yang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yang can't find room to land a body shot as Kochanowski controls the action.
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kochanowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Yang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
Kochanowski tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Yang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yang tries to land knees in the clinch but Kochanowski avoids the damage to the body.
Kochanowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Yang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yang is defending well for now.
Yang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kochanowski's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yang obliges.
Kochanowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yang just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang tries a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks it.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski is looking for a takedown.
Kochanowski wants to break free but Yang has control.
Kochanowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yang smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Yang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yang misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yang's knee momentarily.
Yang misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richie Yang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yang. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yang's waist but Yang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to circle away but Yang has him pinned against the cage.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Yang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
Yang misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kochanowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yang has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Yang has wrist control.
Yang is looking for a triangle but Kochanowski pushes his legs off easily.
Yang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Yang looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
Yang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang trying to keep a closed guard but Kochanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochanowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochanowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski drops back looking for a leg! Yang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yang manages to kick Kochanowski off! Kochanowski jumps back into Yang's guard.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yang looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski slips nicely into half guard.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura here.
Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Yang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.
Yang trying to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Yang works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Yang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kochanowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yang sprawls well. Yang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kochanowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Yang lands a jab to the nose.
Yang scores with a one two! Kochanowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kochanowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Yang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yang lands a lovely overhand right.
Kochanowski is looking to slow Yang down with leg kicks.
Yang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yang misses the shot to the body.
Richie Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kochanowski cracks Yang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yang is looking to wear down Kochanowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang.
No luck for Kochanowski with that takedown attempt.
Yang swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Yang avoids nicely.
Yang moves into the clinch successfully.
Richie Yang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yang stalls.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kochanowski as Yang tries to tie him up.
Yang misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richie Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kochanowski.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Yang.
Kochanowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang clinches with his opponent.
Yang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kochanowski manages to break the clinch.
Yang misses with a wild body shot.
Yang misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yang closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside.
Kochanowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang working Kochanowski over with knees to the body.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but Kochanowski blocks with his arms.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Yang with a knee to the head.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kochanowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yang pushes Kochanowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kochanowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jakub Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kochanowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yang working Kochanowski over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kochanowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
Kochanowski pulls guard.
Yang forces his way into half guard.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yang is thwarting Kochanowski's attempts to control the position.
Kochanowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Yang there.
Yang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Yang thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang is nestled in close to Kochanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kochanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Yang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yang 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Yang!
An out of breath Richie Yang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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