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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes into the arena with Sister Sin - Fight Song blaring out of the sound system. Yeung has chosen Fluffy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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133 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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175 cm
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144 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Yeung!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Kamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeung.
Van De Kamp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yeung.
Van De Kamp drops his hands momentarily and Yeung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yeung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp is looking to counter the offense by Yeung and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yeung.
Yeung throws a right hand that misses
and Van De Kamp counters by clinching up.
Van De Kamp is trying to drag Yeung to the mat but Yeung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yeung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeung misses with a few strikes there.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Van De Kamp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp ducks right into an uppercut from Yeung.
Yeung scores with a nice right hand.
Yeung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeung scores with a one two! Van De Kamp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van De Kamp darts in looking for a takedown but Yeung gets double underhooks and turns Van De Kamp into the cage.
Derrick Yeung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yeung lands a jab-cross combination.
Van De Kamp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van De Kamp is breathing heavily.
Yeung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Yeung misses.
Van De Kamp tries to counter with a takedown but Yeung is quick to defend against it.
Van De Kamp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeung misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Van De Kamp avoids them all with ease.
Van De Kamp darts in looking for a takedown but Yeung gets double underhooks and turns Van De Kamp into the cage.
Yeung is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Van De Kamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van De Kamp counters by clinching up.
Yeung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeung has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van De Kamp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yeung thuds a left hand into Van De Kamp's body.
Van De Kamp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yeung throws out the jab.
Van De Kamp feinted with a counter takedown.
Van De Kamp slips a jab from Yeung.
Yeung misses with a combination
and Van De Kamp moves into the clinch.
Van De Kamp looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung breaks the clinch.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
Yeung throws a right and a left that Van De Kamp avoids nicely.
Van De Kamp slips a jab and a cross from Yeung.
Van De Kamp dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Yeung is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Yeung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yeung works over Van De Kamp's head and body with a nice combination.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Van De Kamp tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yeung manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeung misses with the combination.
Yeung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van De Kamp counters by clinching up.
Yeung is trying to push Van De Kamp away but Van De Kamp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yeung tries to circle away but Van De Kamp has him pinned against the cage.
Van De Kamp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yeung after a bit of a struggle.
Van De Kamp tries to score a body lock takedown but Yeung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yeung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yeung is looking to break free of the clinch but Van De Kamp has double underhooks.
Van De Kamp wants the takedown. Yeung is fighting it off but Van De Kamp persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yeung's guard against the cage.
Yeung wants to stand and escape but Van De Kamp is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Yeung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yeung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van De Kamp slips a jab and a cross from Yeung.
Van De Kamp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yeung sprawls and moves away.
Van De Kamp dives in for a single leg takedown but Yeung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yeung throws a nice looking combination but Van De Kamp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van De Kamp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeung misses the target.
Yeung lands with a nice combination. Van De Kamp backs away looking to recover.
Yeung misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Kamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yeung.
Van De Kamp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yeung misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung throws a combination that misses
and Van De Kamp moves into the clinch.
Yeung breaks the clinch.
Yeung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yeung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van De Kamp counters by clinching up.
Van De Kamp lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yeung is trying to stand back up but Van De Kamp is controlling him
Van De Kamp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yeung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van De Kamp is looking to stall here but Yeung recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp prevents Yeung from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van De Kamp preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Kamp wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van De Kamp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van De Kamp walks into a stiff left hand from Yeung.
Yeung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Yeung.
Van De Kamp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Some wild striking there from Yeung.
Van De Kamp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yeung throws a nice looking combination but Van De Kamp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van De Kamp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yeung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeung lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van De Kamp backs up against the cage.
Yeung throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yeung to the ground. Van De Kamp is now in Yeung's guard.
Van De Kamp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yeung is looking to stand up but Van De Kamp isn't so interested in that idea.
Yeung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yeung wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Yeung misses the target.
Yeung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van De Kamp in his tracks.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
Van De Kamp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yeung throws a combination that misses
so Van De Kamp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yeung trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Yeung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yeung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yeung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van De Kamp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeung scores with a three punch combo!
Yeung throws a series of punches but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Van De Kamp tries to counter with a takedown but Yeung is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Yeung does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeung throws a combination that misses
and Van De Kamp counters by moving into the clinch.
Van De Kamp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yeung's efforts to push away.
Yeung swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Kamp uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van De Kamp tries to score a body lock takedown but Yeung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yeung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van De Kamp counters with a shoot takedown. Yeung fights it but they end up in guard.
Van De Kamp tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeung is retaining full guard.
Van De Kamp trying to control but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Yeung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yeung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Kamp forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp lands strikes from half guard.
Yeung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yeung.
Yeung keeping moving, preventing Van De Kamp from controlling successfully.
Van De Kamp forces his way into half guard.
Van De Kamp seems to be working for a kimura but Yeung defends the submission attempt.
Van De Kamp stops Yeung from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung wants to control but Van De Kamp is keeping busy.
Van De Kamp is working for a submission of some sort.
Van De Kamp prevents Yeung from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Derrick Yeung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van De Kamp.
Yeung might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yeung misses with a double jab
and Van De Kamp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chris Van De Kamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van De Kamp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yeung really wants to buck Van De Kamp off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeung is looking to get to half guard.
Derrick Yeung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Van De Kamp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Yeung!
Our winner, Derrick Yeung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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