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Event: MMMA Fright Night 7     
Date:   Jun 27, 2018
#R1##TD#
MacAuliffe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yaj stops MacAuliffe from passing to mount.
Yaj tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yaj is trying to escape the mount.
MacAuliffe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
MacAuliffe unloading with bombs!
Yaj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to secure an arm triangle but Yaj defends it well.
MacAuliffe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yaj because MacAuliffe loaded up on that one. #T1#
Yaj is in a horrible position here. MacAuliffe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! MacAuliffe connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but Yaj is having none of it.
MacAuliffe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yaj can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj is looking to improve his position but MacAuliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacAuliffe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Yaj is rocked!#SUB#
MacAuliffe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yaj is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yaj covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 78 Dragovic Vs Boagrius 3     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj. #CL2#
Yaj has closed the distance and engaged Koski in a clinch.
Yaj misses with an elbow over the top.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Koski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yaj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Yaj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Yaj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.#T1#
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski takes a shot to the head.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. Yaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Koski keeps it at a distance.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
It looked like Koski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koski stuffs the takedown.
Koski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juan Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Yaj.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj. #T3#
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Koski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Yaj wants to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koski rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Koski's head back.
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj looks to clinch
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koski counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Yaj clinches.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Koski blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koski.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Leo Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Yaj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj has Koski pressed against the cage.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Yaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koski slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Yaj.#SUB2#
Yaj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koski pulls his head out easily.
Yaj is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Yaj misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yaj flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yaj is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Koski decides to stand up.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Koski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj closes the distance but Koski moves to the side
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Koski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj looks to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it. #T1#
Yaj misses with a combination
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj darts in trying to clinch
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.#CL2#
Yaj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koski trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Koski gets an underhook and turns Yaj into the cage.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koski avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Koski managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj is pushing Koski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koski avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Yaj stalling in the clinch.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koski landing knees to the body. #T4#
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Yaj is working Koski over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Koski takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koski is defending well.
Juan Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Yaj.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Yaj has picked Koski up - he's going for a ride! Yaj dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Juan Koski made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo     
Date:   Apr 15, 2018
#R1#
A lazy left from Maynard finds it's target.
Yaj misses with a double jab #TD#
and Maynard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maynard . #SUB2#
Yaj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yaj working for submissions but it's allowed Maynard to get to half guard.
Maynard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Maynard wants to free his trapped foot but Yaj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Maynard 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Maynard is working for a kimura but Yaj is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Yaj actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard tries to pass to full mount but Yaj defends it.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard trying to control the pace.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maynard winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Maynard wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Yaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maynard is putting a hurting on Yaj here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yaj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Maynard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maynard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Yaj is defending well. #T4#
Yaj is trying to improve his position.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Yaj is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Yaj manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maynard .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaj tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj misses with a body punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.#CL2#
Yaj has Maynard up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Maynard pulls Yaj into guard. #SUB#
Maynard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Yaj throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maynard 's body to avoid the submission. Maynard has instead reached around Yaj's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maynard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
A very excited looking Gray Maynard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 571     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj moves to clinch but Alvado breaks away
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Yaj moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Alvado.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Alvado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yaj just manages to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj jabs at Alvado's body.
Alvado with a hook.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Yaj tries to clinch up.#T1#
Yaj misses with a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Alvado to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Yaj's coach down at Nuclear Physiques was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yaj's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Yaj tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Yaj misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a looping right.#T2#
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Yaj is rocked!
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvado closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yaj! Alvado dives in looking to finish! Yaj is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
After winning the bout, Pablo Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD511     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Yaj as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Yaj on that attempt.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yaj eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj. #TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yaj some visible discomfort.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Yaj looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Yaj is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj is working to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaj is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj can't escape the position.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Yaj in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Yaj is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Yaj has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones has good solid back control here.
Yaj is really stuck here.
Jones scores with punches to the body.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yaj is looking for a way out. #T4#
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Jones is punishing Yaj with strikes - can he finish him?!
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!
Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yaj is looking for a way out.
Yaj tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Good control from Jones.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Yaj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jones rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Yaj pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malik Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yaj's guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yaj taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T2#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj trying to control here.
Jones working Yaj over with strikes.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Yaj's hands, connecting with Yaj's forehead.
Jones is taking a breather. Yaj says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Yaj tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Yaj missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yaj is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Yaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones cracks Yaj with a solid left hand.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Yaj unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Jones connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Yaj gets back to half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yaj actively working from the bottom here.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working Yaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones advances position into side control!#T3#
Yaj is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yaj is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.
Yaj is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones cracks Yaj with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yaj is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones takes a little break here. Yaj wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!

Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AD506     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017
#R1#
Yaj punishes Näkäräinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Näkäräinen avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Näkäräinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Näkäräinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Näkäräinen is looking to stand back up but Yaj counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Näkäräinen. #REVB#
Näkäräinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yaj is nestled in close to Näkäräinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen landing small, sideways elbows.
Yaj with the ground and pound but Näkäräinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yaj prevents Näkäräinen from getting back to his feet.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.
Yaj lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Yaj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen pulls Yaj in to control the position.
Yaj won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen is trying to control the position but Yaj postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yaj throwing strikes but missing.
Yaj passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Yaj are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yaj lands a few punches from side control.
Yaj landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Näkäräinen is rocked!#T2#
Näkäräinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Yaj postures up.
Yaj creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Näkäräinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Näkäräinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yaj.
Näkäräinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Näkäräinen is still in real trouble! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj cracks Näkäräinen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yaj immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Näkäräinen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yaj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AD500     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Nahtic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nahtic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.#TD#
Yaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nahtic!
Nahtic bucks up and tries to throw Yaj off but instead Yaj has got his back!
Nahtic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yaj off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Yaj scores with strikes from the back.
Yaj gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahtic avoids the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj scores with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Nahtic is rocked!
Nahtic tries to break free.
Nahtic is still in real trouble! Can Yaj finish him?
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yaj misses with a punch to the head.
Nahtic seems to have recovered his senses.
Nahtic covering up well under a series of strikes from Yaj.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Yaj working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yaj misses with an elbow to the head.
Yaj misses with an elbow to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Yaj. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Yaj sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Nahtic taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leo Yaj!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leo Yaj made sure he mentioned Velocity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: AD492: BPS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Henry cracks Yaj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Henry lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry scores with a nice strike.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Henry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj misses with a body shot
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henry lands a right hook to the body.
Henry misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.#T1#
Henry scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Yaj unleashes a big counter combination but Henry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Yaj told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Henry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henry blocking some punches.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Henry cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Henry.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henry cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Henry manages to break the clinch.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj. #T2#
Henry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Henry.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry lands with a cross.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Henry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henry lands a jab to the head.
Yaj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henry finds it's way round the side to connect with Yaj's head.
Yaj slips a straight right by Henry.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj dives in and grabs Henry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes down on Yaj's head and hops out.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Yaj manages to avoid it.
A jab from Henry does it's job there.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yaj off to one side.
Henry cracks Yaj with an open hand slap.
Henry lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henry lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Henry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henry wants to sweep here but Yaj controlling him for the moment.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses. Henry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yaj's guard. Nice move by Henry!#REVR#
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Yaj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henry's head.
John Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj misses with a hook.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Henry lands with a cross.
Henry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yaj shoots and misses
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Henry lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Henry stalls.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj just leaning against Henry, taking a breather. #BC#
Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head.
Henry cracks Yaj with an open hand slap.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henry misses the jab.
A nice side step and Yaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Henry.
Yaj misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Henry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
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!
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
A short right from Henry.
Henry is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
John Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yaj blocking some punches. #TD2#
Yaj has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Henry is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Yaj off. It looks like it's working - Yaj slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Henry displaying calm under pressure there.
Henry with a jab.
Yaj shoots in but no luck this time.
Henry lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
Yaj connects with a right hand. Henry shakes it off.
Henry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Henry with a jab.#CL2#
Yaj closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Henry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. #BC#
Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Yaj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry misses with a double jab
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Yaj slips under a jab from Henry.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Henry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henry rather than just go for the knockout.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henry counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj tries to clinch but Henry moves out of range.
Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yaj throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Henry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Henry throws a series of strikes that have Yaj backpedaling.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Henry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
A jab from Henry misses.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Henry tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry throws a right and a left that Yaj avoids nicely.
Henry walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj.
Henry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj digs a good body shot into Henry's ribs.#T1#
Yaj slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
Yaj stuns Henry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Yaj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Henry throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
Henry slips a straight right by Yaj.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry lands a slapping body shot.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Henry.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Henry coming out on top.
Yaj cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry clobbers Yaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Henry, which made it look bad. #T3#
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Henry.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Yaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henry lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Henry lands a jab.
Henry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yaj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henry scrambles back to his feet.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry works the jab nicely.
Henry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj slips under a jab from Henry.
Yaj misses with a body punch
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry avoids the body shot from Yaj.
It looked like Henry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yaj.
Henry with a jab.
Henry throws a shot to the body.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj misses with a body punch
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Henry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry!

A victorious John Henry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD485: Autumn is here     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Yaj has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Ahokas with a jab.
Yaj slips a jab from Ahokas.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ahokas jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahokas to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Yaj lands a nice hook to Ahokas's body. Ahokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Yaj darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ville Ahokas has been cut.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahokas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahokas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahokas takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ahokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaj misses with a body shot. #TD#
Yaj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Ahokas has his feet on Yaj's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ahokas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Yaj misses with a wild combination.
Ahokas defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Ville Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Ahokas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahokas.
Ahokas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahokas lands with a cross.
Yaj is looking to wear down Ahokas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahokas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahokas scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj shoots in for a double leg but Ahokas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yaj has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahokas.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Yaj does no damage.
Yaj misses the jab.
Yaj tries to move into range but Ahokas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahokas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yaj momentarily.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahokas scores with a jab.
Yaj swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Ahokas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Ahokas with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Ahokas counters with a nice body shot.
Ahokas connects with a jab.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Ahokas scores with a shot to the body.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ahokas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahokas.
Ahokas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj drops his hands momentarily and Ahokas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ahokas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Ahokas there.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
Yaj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahokas counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahokas cracks Yaj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Ahokas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Ahokas.
Yaj dives in and grabs Ahokas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahokas pushes down on Yaj's head and hops out.
Yaj throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Ahokas lands with a right hand.
Yaj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahokas under the eye.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Ahokas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Yaj. #CL#
Yaj moves into range and clinches up with Ahokas.#T1#
Yaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahokas after a bit of a struggle.
Yaj looking to throw knees to the head but Ahokas is blocking nicely.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Ahokas.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahokas.
Yaj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahokas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahokas lands with a left to the head.
Ahokas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yaj pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ahokas avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahokas is defending well for now.
Ahokas avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Yaj has Ahokas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahokas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ahokas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yaj tries to clinch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Yaj swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Yaj looks for a takedown but Ahokas sprawls well.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ahokas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas sizes up Yaj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Yaj throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahokas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahokas lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahokas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahokas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj scores with a body shot.
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!
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Ahokas counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahokas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yaj blocks a low kick nicely.
Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahokas to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Ahokas.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Ville Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Yaj tries to clinch up.
Yaj tries to clinch there but Ahokas circles away.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yaj takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahokas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahokas has time to react.
Yaj misses the jab.
Ahokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yaj tries to clinch but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ahokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas with a hook.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Yaj tries to clinch up but Ahokas circles away and keeps his distance.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahokas cracks Yaj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Ahokas throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Ahokas pushes him off.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahokas's waist but Ahokas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yaj off to one side.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Ahokas scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Ahokas's head but Ahokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahokas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
Yaj swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nice body punch from Ahokas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch successfully.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike from Yaj.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yaj - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike.
Ahokas tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj is working for takedown but Ahokas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Ahokas's head.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it. #T3#
Ahokas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahokas tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Ahokas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yaj has Ahokas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahokas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahokas tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Yaj lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahokas.
Still in the clinch, Ahokas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahokas lands an uppercut.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike from Yaj.
Ahokas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahokas avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Ahokas struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Ahokas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Yaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahokas is keeping busy.#BC2#
Ahokas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Yaj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas is controlling Yaj's posture.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yaj scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Ahokas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ahokas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Ahokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahokas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Ahokas!

In his post fight interview, Ville Ahokas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AD478: Prime selection     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Yaj gets tackled into the cage by Mirzaev. Mirzaev maintains the clinch.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks for a moment.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yaj slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Yaj lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
A solid body kick from Mirzaev.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range. #T1#
Mirzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mirzaev as Yaj tries to tie him up.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Yaj is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Mirzaev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Mirzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Yaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Mirzaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirzaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Mirzaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Yaj.
Yaj dives in and grabs Mirzaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirzaev pushes down on Yaj's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirzaev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yaj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yaj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirzaev lands a really nice looking cross but Yaj seems unphased.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab. #T3##CL2#
Mirzaev clinches up against the cage.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Mirzaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev. #TD#
Yaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Yaj looking for a triangle here. Mirzaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Yaj pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mirzaev is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD473: Outside The Box     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - NKone circles away.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.#TD#
Yaj gets the takedown into side control.
NKone is trying to control Yaj's posture but Yaj avoids it.
NKone is looking to reverse the position.
NKone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yaj cracks NKone with a big elbow.
I wouldn't like to be where NKone is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Yaj frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yaj cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yaj controlling his opponent.
Yaj trying to control but NKone is having none of it.
NKone is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
NKone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yaj misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yaj breaks from NKone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
NKone is trying desperately to improve position.
NKone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yaj tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yaj misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yaj cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yaj breaks from NKone's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
NKone is rocked!#T3#
NKone wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
NKone is still in real trouble! Can Yaj finish him?
NKone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yaj lands a heavy shot. That's hurt NKone! Yaj sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless NKone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: AD456: Fight junkies     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Petrycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrycki leaves Yaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrycki.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrycki! But no joy.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Petrycki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrycki misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Petrycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrycki scores with a kick to the body.
Petrycki misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
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!
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Petrycki's shoulder, as Petrycki tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Yaj takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrycki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Yaj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrycki under the eye.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrycki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrycki.
Yaj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrycki.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Yaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrycki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrycki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj scores a nice knee to the body.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrycki's defenses.
Yaj working Petrycki over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petrycki fails to land.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands an elbow just above Petrycki 's eye.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrycki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrycki.
Petrycki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Petrycki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrycki looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Petrycki to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Yaj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yaj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yaj with the ground and pound but Petrycki regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Petrycki is trying to stand.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
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!
Yaj winds up and cracks Petrycki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrycki wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Petrycki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yaj is on him like a limpet, forcing Petrycki back against the cage.
Petrycki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Petrycki scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Yaj instigates a clinch.
Petrycki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petrycki fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Petrycki is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Yaj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petrycki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrycki throws out a leg kick but Yaj moves out of range and Petrycki only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrycki misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Petrycki ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Petrycki throws a big counter head kick but Yaj avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Yaj looking to score a takedown here. Petrycki is defending well but Yaj drives through and ends up in Petrycki's guard.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj connects with a couple of short punches.
Yaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Petrycki has his feet on Yaj's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Yaj. #TD#
Yaj shoots in and bounces Petrycki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Petrycki pushes Yaj off and scrambles back to his feet.
Petrycki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Petrycki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Petrycki.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrycki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yaj.
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj throws a hook but Petrycki blocks it.
Petrycki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrycki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Yaj swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrycki as he avoids it easily.
Petrycki defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Petrycki connects with a body shot.
Yaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrycki can pounce on him.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Petrycki is out of range. #CL#
Yaj clinches up with Petrycki and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrycki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj tries to work over Petrycki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrycki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrycki avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Petrycki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Petrycki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Petrycki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Yaj prevents Petrycki from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrycki counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrycki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrycki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrycki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrycki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Petrycki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yaj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrycki misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.#T4#
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrycki counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Petrycki to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Petrycki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrycki misses the shot to the body.
Bogdan Petrycki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrycki misses with a body kick.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrycki misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Petrycki tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrycki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrycki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Yaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Petrycki avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrycki managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaj.
Yaj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Petrycki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrycki misses the shot to the body.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Petrycki.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrycki misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Petrycki coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrycki fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrycki scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Petrycki's shoulder, as Petrycki tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Petrycki.
Nice defenses there by Petrycki.#T1#
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrycki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrycki cracks Yaj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrycki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Petrycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Petrycki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Petrycki just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Petrycki tries to land a front kick but Yaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yaj connects with a jab.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Petrycki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Donk. Yaj catches Petrycki right on the button with a cross.
Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Yaj.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj dodges the punch combination from Petrycki.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrycki misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Petrycki misses its intended target.
Petrycki misses with a straight left.
Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrycki.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Petrycki counters with an outside leg kick.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tests Petrycki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrycki throws a counter combo.
Yaj is looking to wear down Petrycki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Petrycki counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrycki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Petrycki.
Petrycki connects with a high kick.
Petrycki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Petrycki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrycki misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Petrycki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Petrycki's head but Petrycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Petrycki.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Petrycki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yaj dodges the punch combination from Petrycki.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Petrycki seems unphased.
Petrycki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Petrycki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
enabling Petrycki to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Petrycki blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petrycki's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Petrycki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrycki 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Petrycki!

After winning the bout, Bogdan Petrycki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD452: The Truth #34     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Valente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valente makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Valente lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valente moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
Valente throws a head kick but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValente.
Valente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Valente.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Valente's head but Valente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Yaj scores with the left hand. Valente knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valente sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Valente has Yaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Valente misses with a body punch.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
Valente lands an uppercut.
Yaj avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Valente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valente tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Valente back against the cage.
Yaj tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses.
Valente managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yaj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valente's brow.
Valente on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Valente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valente gets through Yaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valente lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
Yaj lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Valente's head.
Valente avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valente lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj pushes Valente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj pushes Valente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yaj tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Valente.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj scores a nice knee to the body.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valente avoids it.
Yaj blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente blocks a body shot from Yaj.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Valente takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valente's defenses.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
Valente lands an elbow just above Yaj 's eye.
Valente prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Yaj.
Valente swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Yaj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Valente throws a counter high kick but Yaj was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valente scores with a head kick.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Valente slips the punch.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj jabs Valente to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yaj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Yaj works Valente's body with a nice hook.
Valente avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valente rather than just go for the knockout.
Valente moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Valente sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valente takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Valente was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yaj.
Leo Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Valente is just out of range.
Valente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valente falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valente moves away.
Good shot there by Valente.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valente was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Good shot there by Valente.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Valente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valente throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Valente.
Yaj lands a jab to Valente's midsection.
Valente looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Valente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valente appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Valente wants to clinch.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Valente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Valente counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj connects with a jab.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valente was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Valente throws a big shot that misses.
Valente misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Valente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valente is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Yaj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valente back to the cage. Yaj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valente tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Valente.
Sloppy strikes from Yaj. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch but Yaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valente swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valente was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Valente.#T4#
Valente tries a head kick but it misses.
Valente is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yaj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente avoids the body shot from Yaj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.
Valente is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valente throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valente counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Valente moved out of range nicely.
Valente takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valente lands a head kick!
Yaj tests Valente's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj jabs Valente to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente misses with a body shot.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Yaj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Valente.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Yaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valente tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Valente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valente walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente misses with an uppercut.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valente moves away.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Valente takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valente counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valente throws a head kick that half lands.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valente.
Valente takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valente takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj digs a good hook to Valente's body.
Yaj throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a body shot. #CL#
Valente moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Valente.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Valente.
Valente lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
Valente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valente is working Yaj over against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valente has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valente is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlinhos Valente has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valente pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Valente.
Valente makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlinhos Valente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valente lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Valente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valente working aggressively here.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valente presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
Leo Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Valente's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valente.
Yaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valente lands with a short shot to the head.
Valente misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Yaj.
I've got Yaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

Our winner, Leo Yaj, 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.

 

Event: AD445: Blood, Sweat & Beer     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Vos.
Vos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
Vos loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yaj.
Vos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Vos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vos moves away.
Vos is looking to counter punch.
Vos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vos.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vos was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj misses with a body shot.
It looked like Vos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vos.
Vos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vos misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Vos throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vos counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yaj lands a jab to Vos's midsection.
Vos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vos ducks right into an uppercut from Yaj.
Vos misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj staying out of range there.
Vos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Vos throws a series of strikes that have Yaj backpedaling.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vos swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yaj feints a jab promting Vos to slip. Yaj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vos needs to keep his hands up - Yaj had a free shot at his head there.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Vos's belly button to the back.
Vos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vos.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Yaj there.
Yaj is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vos looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj throws a body punch but Vos moves out of range.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos misses the shot to the body.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Vos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
letting Vos counter with a right hand.
Yaj lands with a nice body punch.
Yaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Yaj throws a jab when Vos was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Vos misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vos. Those never looked like landing.
Vos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vos swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vos clobbers Yaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Yaj will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vos rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj lands a jab to Vos's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj misses with a jab to the body
and Vos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Vos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vos throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Vos is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Vos throws a right and a left that Yaj avoids nicely.
Vos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
Vos misses with a looping left.
Yaj misses with a body punch
and Vos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Vos throws an off balance right hand
and Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Vos misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj lands a jab to Vos's midsection.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Leo Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Vos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vos misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.#T3#
Yaj slips a jab from Vos.
Nice shot lands for Vos.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Vos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj lands a lovely overhand right.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vos.
Vos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yaj takes a swing at Vos's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Vos counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vos throwing a counter right hand but Yaj manages to avoid it.#T4#
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Vos is just out of range.
Vos lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vos misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj tries to bum rush Vos with a series of wild strikes but Vos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Vos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
Vos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Vos throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vos avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Vos swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj cracks a nice hook into Vos's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Vos needs to keep his hands up - Yaj had a free shot at his head there.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Vos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yaj throws a hook but Vos avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vos looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Vos misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Vos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Vos's head but Vos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Vos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vos.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaj sizes up Vos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Vos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Vos misses the target.
Yaj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Vos counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Vos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely.
Yaj misses with a jab to the body
and Vos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vos throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Vos avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Vos is looking for a counter combo.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Vos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Vos misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Vos works the jab nicely.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Vos counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj slips under a jab from Vos.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vos.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vos manages to avoid it.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vos doesn't seem bothered though.
Leo Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Vos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vos.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

Our winner, Leo Yaj, 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.

 

Event: AD441: Sakura     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head.
Stove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stove misses with a double jab
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
As Yaj backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Stove takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Stove moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Yaj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove moves away from the strike by Yaj.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.#T3#
Stove cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Stove.
Stove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaj is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove connects with a jab.
Yaj misses with a hook. Stove ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Jab by Stove.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
Stove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stove throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Stove slips a jab from Yaj.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stove throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Yaj backing away here, and Stove unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.#T1#
Stove throws a nice looking combination but Yaj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stove.
Stove throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove.
Yaj throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yaj might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
Stove thumps Yaj with a low kick.
Stove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a body punch
and Stove counters with a nice leg kick.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stove connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Yaj cracks Stove with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stove moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stove misses with a double jab
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Yaj misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Stove scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove feints a jab promting Yaj to slip. Stove then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stove throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Stove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stove on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stove scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Stove.
Stove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yaj throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Stove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stove with a nice cross.
Stove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Yaj backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Yaj takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Stove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Stove throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Stove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stove moves out of range of the strikes.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Stove throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Yaj throws a jab when Stove was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Stove's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stove lands a two punch combo.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a right hand to the body.
Stove swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range. #TD#
Yaj closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stove quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
Stove is trying to get back to full guard.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stove winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!

In his post fight interview, Steffan Stove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AD437: Young Artillery     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Yaj takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Yaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stein slips under a jab from Yaj.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Yaj misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein taking a breather.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a nice knee to the body.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses.
Stein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yaj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Yaj's takedown attempt.
Stein is trying to maintain a safe position but Yaj gets an underhook and turns Stein into the cage.
Yaj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stein's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj misses with an elbow strike.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Stein tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Yaj.
Yaj cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Stein blocks the elbow strike.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms. #T2#
Stein avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Stein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yaj smiles and moves away.
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!
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.
Stein avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Yaj throws out a counter right but Stein avoids it with no problem.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yaj swivels and escapes.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stein throws a shot to the body.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stein misses with a hook.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stein defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Yaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Stein walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj leaves Stein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stein pinned against the cage. Stein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stein misses with a takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj with a poor takedown
and Stein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Stein takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Stein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Stein misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Stein moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Stein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yaj pinned against the cage. Yaj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##TD2#
Yaj dives in and scores a takedown into Stein's guard.
Stein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yaj content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Stein looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yaj is defending well. Stein quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yaj has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stein celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ein Stein!
After the fight, Ein Stein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: AD433: April Fools' Day 2017     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Robbery slips under a jab.
Robbery fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.#CUT2#
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Robbery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robbery throws a head kick but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robberys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbery misses with a kick to the body
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robbery catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robbery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Robbery. That snapped Yaj's head back. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Robbery. #TD2#
Yaj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Yaj politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yaj prefers to stall for the moment though.
Robbery tries to bench press Yaj off him but Yaj keeps the position.
Yaj is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robbery's shoulder. That is not cool.
Robbery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbery keeps working.
Yaj is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robbery's shoulder. That is not cool.
Robbery is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Robbery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yaj taking a breather here.
Robbery is looking to regain half guard here but Yaj keeps moving and retains side control.
Yaj working away.
Robbery is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbery is trying to escape the position but Yaj is controlling the position.
My spies in Jacks Fight Club inform me that Yaj has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robbery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yaj off and has taken his back!#T3#
Robbery throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Yaj is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Robbery.
Robbery throwing sloppy strikes.
Robbery is looking to control Yaj but Yaj is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Robbery throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Robbery lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yaj hold on?!
Yaj staying busy and making it hard for Robbery to control. #T4#
Robbery is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robbery trying to control momentarily.
Robbery missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Yaj defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robbery's arms.
Robbery trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Robbery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yaj is fending him off so far but Robbery persists. Nope, Yaj circles away and we're back to standing.
Robbery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Yaj tries to sprawl but Robbery drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yaj is concentrating on defense, preventing Robbery from advancing position.
Robbery trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Yaj wants to control but Robbery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robbery in particular looking to stall.
Robbery throwing shots but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Yaj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robbery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robbery postures up in Yaj's guard and throws a big left but Yaj blocks it.
Robbery controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Robbery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robbery throws a shot to the body.
Robbery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Yaj gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robbery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robbery wants to pass the guard but Yaj is keeping the position.
Robbery controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yaj seems keen to control Robbery's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Robbery content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Yaj has locked up a guillotine! Yaj's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robbery is holding on here and Yaj must be using up a lot of energy. Robbery has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Yaj gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Yaj!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Yaj thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD424: Future is not too far     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Idea shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Idea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Idea throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Idea moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Idea throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea thows a leg kick but Yaj checks it
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
Idea misses with the body kick
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Idea misses with a leg kick
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea misses with a body shot. #T1#
Idea scores with a nice strike.
Idea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Idea thinking.
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Idea is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea scores with a nice head shot.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaj throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Yaj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yaj lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Yaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Idea looking for a sweep. Not yet Idea, not yet.
Idea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yaj keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yaj is looking to control Idea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Idea is working for a submission of some sort.
Idea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yaj manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idea looking to sit in guard and control but Yaj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Idea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaj trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom. #T4#
Idea wants to sweep here but Yaj controlling him for the moment.
Idea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Idea is trying to ground and pound but Yaj uses the momentary lack of control by Idea to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
That's time! Idea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Idea scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Idea has his takedown stuffed
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Yaj throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea walks into a jab.
Idea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Yaj counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Idea is rocked!#T1#
Idea closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Idea pushes Yaj against the cage but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Idea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Idea seems to have got his legs back now.
Idea lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Idea throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Yaj lands a stunning uppercut that sends Idea to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea is looking to improve his position.
Yaj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Idea is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Yaj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Idea is pressing down on Yaj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Idea throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yaj escapes and throws Idea's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leo Yaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idea is looking to regain half guard here but Yaj keeps moving and retains side control.
Idea misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Idea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idea looks to move to half guard but instead Yaj has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Idea is desperately trying to improve his position but Yaj has a good base and remains in mount.
Yaj looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yaj avoids the attempt from Idea to control.
Idea is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Idea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yaj controlling from the full mount.
Idea is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj controlling his opponent.
Idea swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Yaj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Idea misses with a takedown
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
A jab from Idea misses.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj misses the body punch
letting Idea counter with a right hand.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Idea misses with a takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idea pushes Yaj away with a front kick.
Yaj scores with a hook.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Idea is out of range.
Yaj swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Idea missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Idea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yaj but Yaj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Leo Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Idea doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idea shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Idea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Yaj digs a good body shot into Idea's ribs.
Idea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
Yaj jabs Idea right on the nose. Idea blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Yaj digs a good body shot into Idea's ribs.
Idea throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj blocks the body kick.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Idea misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Yaj counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Idea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.#SUB#
Idea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yaj defends it easily.
Idea is trying to control the position but Yaj postures up.
Yaj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Idea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Yaj with a nice head shot there.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Yaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leo Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Idea throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
Idea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaj as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

Leo Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AD419: All you need is love     
Date:   Feb 15, 2017
#R1#
Crunch! Bishop slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Bishop scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Yaj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yaj lands a couple of elbows.
Bishop has his hands on Yaj's head, controlling the position.
Yaj trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Yaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Yaj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop pulls Yaj in close to his closed guard and prevents Yaj from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yaj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yaj passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yaj misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop is trying to control Yaj's posture but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Yaj working the ground and pound.
Yaj working away.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yaj wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishop is trying to control Yaj's posture but Yaj avoids it.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Yaj.#T3#
Yaj wants to control for a moment but Bishop uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Yaj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yaj working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj throws a strike but Bishop avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yaj trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #T4#
Yaj looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR#
Bishop pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage.
Bishop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yaj's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj blocks the body kick.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj scores with a jab.
Yaj thuds a left hand into Bishop's body.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Bishop is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bishop slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Yaj sprawls well.
Yaj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to clinch. #T1#
Yaj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yaj walks into a jab.#TD#
Bishop gets caught napping as Yaj dives in and scores a takedown. Bishop manages to retain guard.
Yaj postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Yaj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position but Yaj postures up.
Yaj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yaj passes into half guard.
Leo Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bishop is doing well to control the position and prevent Yaj from advancing to side control.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yaj looks to land a strike but Bishop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Yaj throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yaj keeping control of the position.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop is trying to control. Yaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Bishop is looking for a kimura here.
Bishop is controlling the pace.
Bishop prevents Yaj from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position.
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 Leo Yaj will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries for a takedown but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yaj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Bishop gets caught napping as Yaj dives in and scores a takedown. Bishop manages to retain guard.
Yaj throwing strikes but missing.
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses.
Yaj forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yaj working over Bishop with some ground and pound. Bishop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
Yaj is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bishop reverses the position - he's now on top in Yaj's guard.
Yaj wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop postures up.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Yaj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yaj throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely. #T2#
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Yaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaj passes into half guard.
Yaj stalling away here and it's allowed Bishop to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage.
Yaj looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arthur Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
Yaj working a defensive guard here.
Yaj is really struggling to control Bishop but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop won't allow Yaj to sweep him here.
Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yaj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bishop gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yaj, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

After winning the bout, Leo Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD413: Tyler #19     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.#TD2#
Yaj shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yaj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller 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.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Yaj wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yaj.
Miller trying to control but Yaj postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Yaj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Yaj eventually gives up the hold.
Miller wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yaj winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Yaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Yaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller controls Yaj momentarily but Yaj frees himself.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Yaj landing with the ground and pound.
Yaj passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Yaj is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yaj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Yaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is trying to control but Yaj manages to pass to mount!
Yaj punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yaj controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yaj connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller passes into half guard.
Yaj trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg. #T1#
Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Miller keeping control of the position.
Yaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Yaj wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Yaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Miller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller tries to move into range but Yaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Yaj counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yaj has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yaj is trying to hold Miller in close to prevent damage but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Yaj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yaj.
Yaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leo Yaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yaj slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Yaj defends it.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Yaj keeps control of the position as Miller tries to break free.
Yaj landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj is landing with strikes. Miller can't take much more of this.#T3#
Yaj lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yaj has the hooks in. Miller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Yaj manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Miller tries to escape but Yaj has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yaj lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Yaj is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Well, with Yaj on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Miller is having to fend off submission attempts from Yaj, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yaj doesn't have the hooks in though and Miller manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Yaj.
I think Yaj 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

Leo Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AD408: The Best people     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Yaj misses with the combination.
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
Yaj swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Law at a distance.
Yaj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Law.
An attempted straight right counter from Yaj misses the target.
Law lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Law moves into the clinch successfully.
Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Law leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Yaj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj blocking some punches. #T1#
Law is struggling to control the position.
Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Law leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yaj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Yaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Law after a bit of a struggle.
Yaj blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yaj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Law finds it's target.#T2#
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
Law scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Law rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law. #BC#
Yaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Law avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Law looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Donk. Law catches Yaj right on the button with a cross.
Law fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Law misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Yaj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Yaj wants to work for an arm triangle but Law is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yaj wants to take a breather but Law is having none of it. #T3#
Law pushes Yaj off looking to stand but Yaj dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Yaj.
Law keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yaj is stalling here. Law is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yaj seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Law has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yaj tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Law is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaj is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Law takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Law is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Law scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Law closes the distance and pushes Yaj back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Law.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Yaj has clasped his hands together around Law's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Law struggling a bit here.
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Yaj keeps moving and retains side control.
Yaj throws an elbow but Law slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yaj fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Yaj throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Law dodges the ground and pound from Yaj.
Yaj lands some shots froms side control.
Law on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yaj fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yaj tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Yaj tries for a kimura but Law is defending well. #SUB#
Yaj is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Law has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Yaj thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Law is pushing Yaj's head away, looking to escape. Yaj manages to hold on to the position though.
Yaj scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Yaj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Yaj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Law, who protects the arm well.
Law can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Law defending against the ground and pound.
Yaj throwing strikes but Law manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yaj tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position.
Yaj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU2#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Law throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Law waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Law throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law throws a quick inside leg kick.
Law scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Law with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
Law tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yaj punishes Law's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Yaj blocks the leg kick.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.#CL2#
Law drives through and clinches with Yaj against the cage.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaj.
Law tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it. #T1#
Yaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law working aggressively here. #TD#
Yaj has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Yaj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.
Yaj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law wants to stand and escape but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaj with a nice head shot there.
Yaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yaj throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaj advances position into side control!
Law wants to get back to his feet but Yaj drags him back down.
Law dodges the ground and pound from Yaj.
Yaj working the ground and pound but Law is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Law defending against the ground and pound.
Leo Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Law is avoiding damage well.
Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Yaj thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall Law is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj landing a few strikes.
Yaj throwing strikes but Law manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yaj manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Yaj is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Law stands up from half guard.
Law connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Law gets a clinch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Yaj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands. #BC#
Yaj breaks the clinch.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Law thuds his right hand into Yaj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Law!

Marshall Law bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AD404: Christmas Eve 2016     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Superior misses with a leg kick.
Superior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj feints a jab promting Superior to slip. Yaj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Superior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Glorious Superior has been cut.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior shoots in and drives through. Yaj sprawls well.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Superior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Superior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Superior throws a solid leg kick but Yaj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Superior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj punishes Superior's body with a nice straight punch.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Superior.
Superior moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
Yaj throws a body punch but Superior moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Yaj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yaj pushes Superior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Superior.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Superior backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Yaj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Superior has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj with a knee to the head.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Superior backwards.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Superior is defending well for now.
Superior tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Superior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Superior's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Yaj.
Superior takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Superior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yaj can't fight it off and eventually Superior manages to take the fight to the floor. Yaj looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Yaj has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Superior is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Superior managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj tries to work over Superior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Superior controls the action.
Superior misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a good knee to the midsection. Superior won't want to take too many of those.
Superior lands with a left to the head.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Superior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Superior on the inside.
Superior blocks the elbow strike.
Superior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Superior blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj landing knees to the head.
A short left from Superior.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Superior can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj lands an elbow just above Superior 's eye.
Superior lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Superior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Superior avoids it.#T4#
Superior avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Superior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Superior's head.
Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Superior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Superior blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Superior's face.
Superior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yaj after a bit of a struggle.
Superior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Superior.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Superior misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a body shot.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Superior's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glorious Superior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj throws the left hand but Superior avoids the punch easily.
Superior moves to clinch but Yaj breaks away
and Superior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj lands with an uppercut that bounces Superior off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Superior is rocked!
Yaj cracks Superior with a hook to the temple - Superior is on wobbly legs here! Yaj swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Superior falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yaj wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AD402: Error 402     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Yaj blocks a low kick nicely.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Tanner tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there #CL#
and Yaj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner cracks Yaj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Yaj is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Yaj.
Tanner tries to counter with a clinch but Yaj shakes him off and moves away.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Tanner drives through and clinches with Yaj against the cage. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Yaj has managed to clinch. #T2#
Yaj landing knees to the body.
Tanner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanner's efforts to push away.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanner avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaj obliges.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Yaj misses with an elbow strike.
Yaj lands an elbow inside that Tanner shrugs off. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj jabs at Tanner's body.#T4#
Good shot there by Tanner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Tanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanner avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Yaj will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not. #BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Yaj checks it #CL#
and Yaj counters by clinching up.
Tanner tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Tanner wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanner avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Tanner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj tries to clinch up.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Tanner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Tanner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Tanner is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dick Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanner.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yaj wants to clinch but Tanner slips to the side
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Tanner clinches with his opponent.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks. #T3#
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Yaj.
Leo Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Dick Tanner has been cut.
Yaj tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanner darts in and clinches Yaj up against the cage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not. #T4#
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Yaj lands a right hand.
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!
Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanner's efforts to push away.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Tanner blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanner! But no joy.
Yaj moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Yaj attempts a counter takedown but Tanner avoids it well and moves away.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.#T1#
Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Yaj checks it.
Tanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yaj. Yaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.#CL#
Yaj has managed to clinch.
Tanner is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Tanner blocks a body shot from Yaj. #BC2#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner misses with a straight left. #CL#
Yaj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj is looking to wear down Tanner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Tanner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Yaj has knocked Tanner down with a huge combo! Yaj steps away and waves a wobbly Tanner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tanner is rocked!
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Tanner moved out of range nicely.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Tanner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Yaj.
Tanner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tanner.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj slips a straight right by Tanner.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner misses with a double jab #TD#
and Yaj counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tanner! #T4#
Tanner is looking to regain half guard here but Yaj keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Yaj is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yaj working away.#SUB#
Yaj is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yaj tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yaj, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

An out of breath Leo Yaj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD396: Cage Hitters     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Robbery lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robbery doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Robbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbery cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robbery scores with a nice head shot.
Robbery scores with a nice head shot.
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Robbery there.#TD2#
Robbery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbery lands an elbow.
Yaj is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yaj sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robbery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robbery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yaj's head. #T1#
Yaj tries to roll over but Robbery keeps him under control.
Robbery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robbery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Robbery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robbery throws a strike but Yaj avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yaj controls Robbery momentarily but Robbery frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yaj seems keen to control Robbery's posture.
Robbery looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbery trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Yaj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robbery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robbery throwing strikes from guard but Yaj blocks nicely.
Robbery throws a big right hand that misses.
Robbery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Yaj wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbery is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robbery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robbery throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yaj's head.
Robbery throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbery connects with a solid leg kick.
Robbery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robbery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbery is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Robbery clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbery can't get the takedown.
Robbery misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robbery backwards.
Yaj lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Robbery avoids the damage to the body.
Robbery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Robbery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robbery is trying to drag Yaj to the mat but Yaj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbery has Yaj pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yaj manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leo Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjen Franck Robbery.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Robbery trying to control the position but instead, Yaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robbery into the cage.
Robbery lands with a left to the head.
Yaj lands a knee to the head.
Robbery tries for a takedown but Yaj manages to get underhooks.
Robbery taking a breather.
Robbery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robbery lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Robbery - that landed with a thud.
Robbery avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Robbery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Franck Robbery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Robbery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj tests Robbery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robbery moves out of range of the strikes.
Robbery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yaj lands a head shot.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbery.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robbery.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Robbery fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Robbery's head but Robbery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robbery finds it's way round the side to connect with Yaj's head.
Robbery shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robbery misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Robbery.
Yaj connects with a jab.
Robbery misses with a head kick.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robbery swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbery.#T2#
Robbery throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
A jab from Robbery does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Robbery.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robbery scores with a kick to the body.
Robbery lands a nice shot that snaps Yaj's head back.
Robbery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj lands with a hook. Robbery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yaj blocks a jab.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robbery.
Jab, jab by Robbery - just one landing.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Robbery.#T3#
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Robbery saw that one coming.
Robbery throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Robbery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Robbery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbery throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Robbery delivers a nice body kick.
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Robbery.
Robbery throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robbery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robbery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbery lands the left hand.
Robbery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Yaj takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Robbery is out of range.
Yaj misses with a double jab
and Robbery counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbery lands an overhand right.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robbery with a nice cross.
Robbery wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj misses the jab.
Yaj throws the left hand but Robbery avoids the punch easily.
Robbery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robbery lands a really nice looking cross but Yaj seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Franck Robbery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj throws a jab when Robbery was well out of range.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robbery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robbery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robbery.
Robbery throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robbery tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robbery manages to circle out of the way.
Yaj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robbery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robbery.
Robbery throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
Robbery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yaj counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Robbery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robbery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbery lands with an overhand left.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Robbery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Robbery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robbery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbery misses the jab.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robbery follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robbery scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Robbery misses with a looping left.
Robbery scores with a nice right hand.
Robbery throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Yaj decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robbery's guard.
Yaj won't allow Robbery to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Robbery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Yaj works over Robbery with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Robbery has his foot on Yaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yaj works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Robbery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yaj is aware though and is defending well.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Yaj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yaj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Robbery.#SUB2#
Robbery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leo Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Yaj cracks Robbery with a solid left hand.#SU#
Yaj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yaj throws a hook but Robbery blocks it.
Robbery thinks about the counter body kick.
Robbery tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Yaj has managed to clinch.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robbery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robbery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbery tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Robbery back against the cage.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robbery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robbery throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj landing knees to the head.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Robbery avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robbery is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Yaj.
I think Robbery 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Franck Robbery!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Arjen Franck Robbery waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD393: The Red     
Date:   Nov 16, 2016
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Idea.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Idea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Idea misses the target.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idea fails with the takedown
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yaj works Idea's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idea.
Idea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj slips under a jab from Idea.
Idea lands a head kick!
Yaj misses with a hook.#CL#
Yaj moves into range and clinches up with Idea.#T1#
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Idea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Idea on the inside.
Idea throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Idea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Idea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Idea.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idea blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Idea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Yaj misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Idea. Beautiful body shot.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but Yaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Idea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaj defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj tries to clinch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Idea. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idea.
Idea tries to land a front kick but Yaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yaj misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Yaj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idea. Idea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Idea throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Yaj counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yaj.
Idea 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.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idea is keeping the position for now.
Yaj is working Idea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idea trying to strike off his back.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Idea is rocked!
Idea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yaj's guard. #REVB#
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yaj has momentary wrist control but Idea slips an elbow through the middle.
Yaj wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Yaj controlling the position.
Idea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Idea landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Idea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yaj looking to control.
Idea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Idea finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Idea misses with a kick to the body.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Idea's body. Idea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idea.
Idea scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Idea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Idea cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yaj lands a jab.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Idea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Idea.
Yaj throws the left hand but Idea avoids the punch easily.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Idea.
Leo Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Idea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idea scores with a hook.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Idea cracks Yaj with a good jab.#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
Idea misses with a takedown attempt
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Idea avoids them all with ease.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Idea. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Idea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Idea scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idea connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Idea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Idea cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yaj falls to his knees and Idea doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bad Idea!
A very excited looking Bad Idea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AD387: China's Baby Boom     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
A low kick from Pietrzak is predictable there
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak shoots for a takedown but Yaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yaj seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pietrzak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Pietrzak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.#TD2#
Pietrzak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yaj's guard.
Yaj wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pietrzak manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Pietrzak trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Yaj is concentrating on defense, preventing Pietrzak from advancing position. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pietrzak is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaj on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Pietrzak has control of the leg.
Yaj is positioning himself well to prevent Pietrzak advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Pietrzak seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yaj wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pietrzak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pietrzak unloading with bombs!
Pietrzak with the ground and pound from mount.
Pietrzak lands a big shot there that rocks Yaj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pietrzak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pietrzak landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Pietrzak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pietrzak prevents Yaj from getting the reversal.
Pietrzak controlling from the full mount.
Pietrzak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yaj can't escape the position.
Pietrzak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yaj hang on?
Pietrzak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pietrzak avoids the attempt from Yaj to control.
Yaj is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pietrzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaj is looking to escape. #T4#
Pietrzak with good strikes from the mount here!
Pietrzak throws some wild stikes that Yaj manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Pietrzak goes for an armbar but Yaj turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yaj.
Pietrzak is trying to control the position but Yaj postures up.
Yaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietrzak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pietrzak wants to sweep but no luck.
Pietrzak is pulling down on Yaj's head. It's preventing any offense from Yaj, at least for the moment.
Pietrzak 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pietrzak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
Pietrzak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pietrzak.
A jab from Pietrzak finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Yaj misses with a hook
letting Pietrzak counter with a right hand.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Yaj.
Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Pietrzak.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak fails to land with a series of punches.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Yaj throws a jab when Pietrzak was well out of range.#T1#
Pietrzak throws a one two combo.
Pietrzak jabs at Yaj's body.
Pietrzak scores with a shot to the body.
Pietrzak looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Yaj wants to clinch.
Pietrzak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pietrzak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pietrzak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Yaj moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Pietrzak misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pietrzak digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank. #T2#
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pietrzak avoids it.
Pietrzak tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Pietrzak back against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pietrzak effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Pietrzak blocks it.
Pietrzak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietrzak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pietrzak's elbow.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Yaj gets through Pietrzak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pietrzak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Pietrzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pietrzak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pietrzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak digs a good hook to Yaj's body.
Leo Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A head kick misses from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak connects with a leg kick. Yaj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Pietrzak moved out of range.
Pietrzak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pietrzak cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Yaj lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pietrzak backs up against the cage.
Pietrzak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yaj but Yaj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietrzak cracks Yaj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Yaj gets a clinch.
Pietrzak tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Pietrzak tries to score a body lock takedown but Yaj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pietrzak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yaj misses with a knee to the head.
Yaj looking to throw knees to the head but Pietrzak is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Pietrzak.
Yaj misses with an elbow strike.
Pietrzak looking for a takedown.
Leo Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with some punches.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Pietrzak controls the action.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pietrzak lands a shot to the body.
Pietrzak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Pietrzak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pietrzak slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a left to the body.
Pietrzak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pietrzak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pietrzak doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Pietrzak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pietrzak sizes up Yaj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak cracks Yaj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pietrzak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pietrzak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pietrzak misses the body punch
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pietrzak connects with a crisp jab.
Pietrzak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak lands a nice hook to Yaj's body. Yaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pietrzak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pietrzak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pietrzak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak lands a brutal head kick. Yaj looks out on his feet and Pietrzak throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bartek Pietrzak!
An out of breath Bartek Pietrzak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD381: The Winds of Winter     
Date:   Oct 05, 2016
#R1#
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head.
Shimizu throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimizu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimizu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Yaj.
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Shimizu - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Shimizu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Shimizu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yaj drops his hands momentarily and Shimizu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Shimizu closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Shimizu throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shimizu blocks it with crossed arms.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj looking to throw knees to the head but Shimizu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Shimizu scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shimizu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Shimizu scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimizu.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj. #T3#
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimizu dodges an elbow strike from Yaj.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shimizu.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimizu scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaj. #CUT#
It looks like Yuya Shimizu has been cut.
Shimizu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Shimizu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with some punches.
Shimizu avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yaj tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimizu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shimizu pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuya Shimizu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu works the jab nicely.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimizu.
Shimizu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shimizu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head.
Yaj scores with a decent looking hook.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Shimizu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimizu with a hook.
Yaj misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
Shimizu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yaj drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shimizu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yaj's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: AD377: Breaker of Chains     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Kamanula plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kamanula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Tamiwe Kamanula has been cut.
Kamanula throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamanula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Kamanula misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Kamanula will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamanula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaj thuds a left hand into Kamanula's body.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Yaj moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Yaj throws a body punch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Kamanula is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamanula sets himself, and Yaj steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamanula avoids it this time.
Yaj checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick by Kamanula misses
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Kamanula is rocked!
Kamanula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Kamanula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamanula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj cracks Kamanula with a left hook right on the temple and Kamanula goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Yaj lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kamanula is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Yaj!
After the big win, Leo Yaj made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AD374: Valar Dohaeris     
Date:   Aug 31, 2016
#R1#
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
De Anda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Anda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but De Anda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj is looking to clinch but De Anda is avoiding it.
Yaj throws a body punch but De Anda moves out of range. #T1#
Yaj swings for the body but De Anda moves out of range.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Anda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj cracks De Anda with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Anda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
And De Anda tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Anda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
Leo Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A jab from Yaj misses.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of De Anda's head but De Anda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj digs a good body shot into De Anda's ribs.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Anda was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but De Anda moved out of range.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
De Anda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Anda ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
And De Anda tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Anda slips under a jab.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Anda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of De Anda's head but De Anda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Yaj missing with a left hand there. De Anda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
A jab from Yaj misses.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj wants to clinch.
De Anda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj takes a swing at De Anda's ribcage but misses.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
De Anda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yaj tries to clinch but De Anda moves out of range.
And De Anda tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj thuds his right hand into De Anda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Anda swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and De Anda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Anda wanted to stand there but Yaj had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Yaj looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Anda passes into half guard.
De Anda tries to stand and escape but Yaj is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
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.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
De Anda slips under a jab.
De Anda moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
De Anda defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Yaj misses with a double jab.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
De Anda moves out of range of the strikes.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
De Anda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yaj throws a hook but De Anda blocks it.
De Anda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Anda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Anda manages to avoid it.
De Anda moves away from the strike by Yaj. #CL#
Yaj clinches. #T4#
De Anda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yaj prevents it.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Anda blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Anda.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses.
De Anda takes an elbow to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of De Anda's head.
Yaj lands an elbow just above De Anda 's eye.
Yaj with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Anda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but De Anda moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but De Anda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Anda slips a jab from Yaj.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Anda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yaj looks to land a combination but De Anda avoids it well.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Anda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. De Anda does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but De Anda uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well.
Leo Yaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. De Anda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Anda can do to turn this around?
Yaj misses with a hook.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj with a jab.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but De Anda ducks down to avoid it.
And De Anda tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Yaj closes the distance and pushes De Anda back into the cage.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. De Anda's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands an elbow just above De Anda 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Lazano De Anda has been cut.#T3#
De Anda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yaj pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yaj throws a hook but De Anda avoids it easily.
De Anda slips a jab and a cross from Yaj.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Anda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj cracks De Anda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Anda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but De Anda is just out of range.
De Anda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Yaj throws a series of punches but De Anda avoids them all with ease. #CL#
De Anda tries to keep at a distance but Yaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as De Anda controls his hands.
Yaj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Anda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Anda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yaj, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!

Leo Yaj took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: AD373: Valar Morghulis     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Evans.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Yaj clinches.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Evans avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Evans is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Knees to the body from Evans. #T1#
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Evans.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yaj blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Yaj has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
Yaj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans is pushing Yaj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab. #T3#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
And Evans responds with a good body kick, but Yaj manages to step out the way in time.
Evans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yaj back to the cage. Evans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Evans with a nice cross.
Evans throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range. #T4#
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Yaj coming out on top.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nick Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Evans throws a fast counter high kick but Yaj manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Yaj on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a big counter head kick but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Yaj avoids the head kick by Evans.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Yaj thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Yaj down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Yaj misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot. #T1#
Yaj lands a jab to the head.
Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yaj moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
Evans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yaj momentarily.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Yaj with a hook.
A jab lands there for Evans.
A lazy body kick from Evans
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Evans.
Yaj takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Evans lands with a cross. #T3#
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yaj as he connects with a hook.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Yaj takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaj steps away.#T4#
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj misses with a hook.
Yaj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Yaj.
I think Evans 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Evans!

Nick Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leo Yaj stepped up to the mic, saying 'Noooo, two losses in a row :-(('.

 

Event: AD369: Fire and Blood     
Date:   Aug 10, 2016
#R1#
Riasco closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Riasco pushes Yaj against the ropes but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riasco.
Riasco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj punishes Riasco's body with a nice straight punch.
Riasco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj throws the left hand but Riasco avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riasco is defended easily by Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Yaj counters with a crisp one two that drops Riasco! Yaj thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riasco to his feet! Riasco is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Riasco is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Riasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riasco ducks into an uppercut from Yaj and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Drake tries to clinch but Yaj moves away
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Frankie Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Yaj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Drake has been cut.
Yaj misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a head kick. That will keep Yaj thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Yaj shows good takedown defense.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Yaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj gets underhooks to prevent Drake's takedown attempt.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T1#
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Yaj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj crunches a lovely knee into Drake's ribcage.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Yaj works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Yaj landing knees to the head.
Yaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Drake is rocked!
Yaj lands a nice elbow.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drake's defenses.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Drake jumps guard but Yaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Yaj working the clinch nicely. Drake is working for position but Yaj cracks him with a big knee to the head! Drake crumples up against the cage and Yaj lands two more shots before the ref can save Drake! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Leo Yaj!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leo Yaj waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD359:155lb Tournament R2     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotto Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotto Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Sotto Jr slips the punch.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sotto Jr fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yaj trying to control the action but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
Sotto Jr is looking for a sweep. Yaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotto Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotto Jr.
Yaj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sotto Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yaj is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Sotto Jr is squirming around, avoiding Yaj's attempts to control the action.
Sotto Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sotto Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yaj wants to pass to mount but Sotto Jr is defending the position.
Sotto Jr tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotto Jr wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj trying to pass the guard but Sotto Jr defending well. #T2#
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yaj with the ground and pound but Sotto Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Sotto Jr keeps moving.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sotto Jr pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Sotto Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Yaj landing with the ground and pound.
Sotto Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotto Jr is retaining full guard.
Sotto Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sotto Jr keeping full guard, as Yaj tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sotto Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sotto Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj being controlled here, momentarily.
Yaj pulls Sotto Jr in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotto Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Sotto Jr from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sotto Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Sotto Jr jabs at Yaj's body.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotto Jr. #TD#
Yaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sotto Jr!
Sotto Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Sotto Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Sotto Jr has control of the leg.
Sotto Jr trying to mount his opponent but Yaj defends it. #T1#
Sotto Jr stalling.
Leo Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sotto Jr is thwarting Yaj's attempts to control the position.
Sotto Jr is trying to control. Yaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sotto Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sotto Jr is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sotto Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Sotto Jr trying to control from half guard but Yaj is working away.
Yaj won't allow Sotto Jr to pass to mount.
Yaj trying to hold on to Sotto Jr's head to control him but Sotto Jr postures up. #T3#
Yaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Sotto Jr is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Sotto Jr as Yaj shoots in.
Sotto Jr throws a counter combo.
Yaj is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sotto Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sotto Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj shoots and misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Yaj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that Yaj semi-blocks.
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!
Yaj avoids the body shot from Sotto Jr.
Yaj misses with a takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sotto Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Yaj has Sotto Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Sotto Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Sotto Jr sends Yaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sotto Jr is motioning to the referee to let Yaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Yaj is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sotto Jr fakes the body blow, causing Yaj to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yaj goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umberto Sotto Jr!
A victorious Umberto Sotto Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Leo Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'Noooo, two losses in a row :-(('.

 

Event: AD355:Lindgren Vs Bailey Sr.     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Suti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suti tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Suti gets a double leg takedown into Yaj's guard.
Suti tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaj has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suti throws a strike but Yaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suti controls Yaj momentarily but Yaj frees himself.
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses.
Yaj wants to get up but he can't break Suti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Suti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suti being controlled here, momentarily.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving. #SUB2#
Suti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yaj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yaj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suti is trying to keep Yaj in close.
Yaj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yaj throws an elbow that misses. Suti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yaj's guard. Nice move by Suti!#REVB#
Suti stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
Suti lands a couple of elbows.
Yaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Suti postures up.
Suti lands a couple of digs.
Suti postures up and lands a big shot to Yaj's brow.
Suti wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Suti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Yaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suti distracts Yaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suti tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj 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.
Yaj is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Suti working his ground and pound in the gym.
Suti throws a strike but Yaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yaj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suti's head.
Yaj wants to get up but he can't break Suti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Suti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yaj looking to pass the guard.
Suti looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Perseen Suti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suti.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Suti with a poor takedown #CL#
and Yaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suti goes for a takedown attempt but Yaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Suti moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Suti slips the punch.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suti!
Perseen Suti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Suti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suti throws a sloppy head kick
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suti's head.
Yaj throws a jab when Suti was well out of range.
Yaj is looking to clinch. #CL#
Yaj clinches up with Suti and pushes him back against the cage.
Suti is working for takedown but Yaj is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leo Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suti is looking for a takedown.
Suti looking for a takedown.
Suti wants a takedown but no success here.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Suti backwards.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Suti avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suti avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Suti.
Suti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a knee to the head.
Suti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yaj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Suti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suti looking for a takedown.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Suti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yaj working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Suti is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suti blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj prevents the takedown attempt.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Suti backwards.
Suti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yaj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suti is breathing heavily.
Yaj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leo Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suti wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suti backwards.
A short right from Yaj.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Suti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yaj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suti is defending well for now.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suti wants a takedown.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suti can do to turn this around?#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suti.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti tries to score a body lock takedown but Yaj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yaj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suti wants a takedown but no success here.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suti tries for a takedown but Yaj manages to get underhooks.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suti's defenses.
Yaj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a knee to the head.
Suti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yaj fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yaj misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Suti finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Yaj's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Suti falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leo Yaj waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD348: Birdo     
Date:   Apr 27, 2016
#R1#
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj takes a swing at Moreno's ribcage but misses.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Yaj closes the distance and pushes Moreno back into the cage.
Moreno misses with an elbow strike.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreno blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaj misses with an elbow over the top.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Moreno is breathing heavily.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreno blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj digs a right hand into Moreno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moreno's gas tank.
Yaj misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yaj lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Moreno has been cut.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
A short right from Yaj on the inside. #ROC2#
Moreno is rocked!
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Moreno.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moreno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreno.
Yaj avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreno backwards. #T3#
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Moreno blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj. #T4#
Yaj gets through Moreno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Moreno.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno blocks an uppercut.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreno.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moreno's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj crunches a lovely knee into Moreno's ribcage.
Yaj with a knee to the head.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Moreno'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.
#R2#
Yaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj throws a hook but Moreno avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Yaj.
Moreno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
It looked like Moreno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yaj.
Moreno takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj lands a nice elbow.
Moreno takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj blocks the elbow strike.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Yaj blocks with his arms.
Moreno takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Yaj lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
A short right from Yaj.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Moreno's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Moreno drops to his knees and Yaj pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Paulo Moreno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sa lahat ng ayaw sakin mga putang ina niyo.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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