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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Yulaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Otojdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Yulaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Otojdi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulaw stuffs the takedown.
Yulaw wants to clinch up but Otojdi keeps it at a distance.
Yulaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Otojdi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yulaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Yulaw, not yet.
Otojdi throws a big right hand that misses.
Otojdi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Otojdi 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.
Yulaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Otojdi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Otojdi 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.
Yulaw keeping moving, preventing Otojdi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otojdi postures up in Yulaw's guard and throws a big left but Yulaw blocks it.
Otojdi stops Yulaw from standing up.
Otojdi content to stall in guard here.
Otojdi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otojdi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yulaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Otojdi has Yulaw in his guard.
Otojdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Otojdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otojdi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yulaw is looking to stand up but Otojdi won't let him.
Yulaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Otojdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yulaw has managed to get both his arms back between Otojdi's legs - danger averted.
Otojdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Otojdi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yulaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yulaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otojdi tries to break free but Yulaw pushes him back against the cage.
Otojdi is trying to drag Yulaw to the mat but Yulaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Otojdi tries to score a body lock takedown but Yulaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gabriel Yulaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Otojdi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yulaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but Otojdi blocks it.
Yulaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Otojdi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yulaw misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Yulaw landing knees to the head.
Yulaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Otojdi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Otojdi jumps guard.
Yulaw wants to stand but Otojdi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yulaw stands up and waves to Otojdi to follow him.
Yulaw tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yulaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Otojdi slips a jab and a cross from Yulaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Otojdi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Otojdi darts in looking for a takedown but Yulaw gets double underhooks and turns Otojdi into the cage.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but Otojdi blocks it.
Yulaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yulaw throws a head punch that misses.
Otojdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Yulaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yulaw lands a knee to the head.
Yulaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gabriel Yulaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Otojdi.
Otojdi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otojdi shoots in for a double leg but Yulaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Yulaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yulaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Otojdi.
Otojdi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yulaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yulaw scores with a knee to the head.
Otojdi looking for a takedown.
Otojdi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yulaw misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yulaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yulaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otojdi is looking for a takedown.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otojdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Yulaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yulaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yulaw scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yulaw lands an uppercut.
Yulaw lands an elbow inside.
Otojdi has hold of one of Yulaw's legs. Yulaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Otojdi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Otojdi stops Yulaw from standing up.
Otojdi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yulaw dives on top into guard.
Otojdi has a closed guard, preventing Yulaw from standing up.
Otojdi is trying to control the position but Yulaw postures up.
Yulaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yulaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yulaw swinging wildly here.
Otojdi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otojdi is working for a kimura but Yulaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Otojdi is breathing heavily.
Yulaw is trying to stand back up but Otojdi is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otojdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yulaw pushes Otojdi off looking to stand but Otojdi dives back in and keeps control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Yulaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yulaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Otojdi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yulaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Otojdi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yulaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yulaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yulaw!
Otojdi is looking to reverse the position.
Yulaw decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Otojdi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yulaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otojdi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yulaw sprawls well. Yulaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Otojdi gets slowly back to his feet.
Otojdi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yulaw tries to avoid it but Otojdi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yulaw to the ground. Yulaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel Yulaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Otojdi.
Otojdi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yulaw tries to clinch up.
Yulaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Otojdi pinned against the cage. Otojdi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yulaw has closed the distance and engaged Otojdi in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otojdi wants a takedown.
Yulaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yulaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Yulaw.
Yulaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otojdi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yulaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Otojdi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yulaw has Otojdi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otojdi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yulaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otojdi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yulaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Otojdi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yulaw after a bit of a struggle.
Gabriel Yulaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yulaw tries to land a knee to the head but Otojdi blocks with his arms.
Yulaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but Otojdi blocks it.
Otojdi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Otojdi letting Yulaw take a breather here.
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.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but Otojdi blocks it.
Yulaw lands a knee to the head.
Yulaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Otojdi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yulaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yulaw is working for takedown but Otojdi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yulaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Yulaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yulaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Yulaw!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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