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Event:
C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Yau tries to work over Rai's front leg with a kick but Rai checks it.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rai.
Yau throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Rai cracks Yau with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Yau off balance momentarily.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rai.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Yau's front leg but catches the back leg as Yau tries to avoid it.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Yau swinging wildly here.
Rai blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai tries to land a leg kick but Yau saw it coming and moves away.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Rai throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Rai moves out of range as Yau strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Yau.
Yau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rai.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rai misses.
Yau lands a jab.
Yau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai motions for Yau to come forward. Rai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rai moves out of range as Yau strikes.
Rai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Yau misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yau throws a leg kick but Rai sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Rai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Yau misses.
Rai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rai scoring well with a low kick there.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Yau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rai cracks Yau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai wants to land a leg kick but Yau is out of range.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai with a jab.
Yau lands a leg kick that knocks Rai off balance momentarily.#T3#
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yau motions for Rai to come forward. Yau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai avoids the body shot from Yau.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai misses with a series of wild punches.
Yau punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
Yau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rai's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Yau. Those never looked like landing.
Rai connects with a looping right hand.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Yau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau connects with an inside leg kick.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Rai misses with a body punch
and Yau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yau. That's going to slow Rai down.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Jab by Yau.
Rai throws a head kick but Yau moves out of range.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.
Rai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rai misses with a wild combination.
Yau misses with a looping right.
Rai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yau. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Yau jabs at Rai's body.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zenzo Rai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rai misses with a double jab.
Rai takes one on the button.
Yau scores with a jab to the body.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rai.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Rai motions for Yau to come forward. Rai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zenzo Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rai under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Yau. Beautiful body shot.
Rai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Yau misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rai cracks Yau with a good jab.
Rai throws a head kick that misses.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Rai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau misses with a hook.
Rai throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Yau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yau 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.
Zenzo Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Yau counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Yau should have avoided that one.
Rai checks a low kick from Yau.
Yau 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.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau throws a right and a left that Rai avoids nicely.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Rai slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau blocks a head kick by Rai.
Yau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Yau misses.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rai 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.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
Yau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rai has time to react.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Yau misses.
Yau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Yau avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yau momentarily.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Rai lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Yau unleashes a big counter combination but Rai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a right hand to the body.
Yau slips under a jab.
Yau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Rai lands with a kick to the temple. Yau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Yau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rai.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a combination
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Rai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Yau.
Rai throws a head kick that misses.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
Yau lands a body shot.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yau tries a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Jab by Rai.
A leg kick checked by Yau.
Rai misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Yau.
Yau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Rai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rai thows a body kick. Yau tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Rai pushes Yau away with a front kick.
Yau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rai digs a good body shot into Yau's ribs.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yau throws out the jab.
Rai stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Yau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yau throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Rai misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Yau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
A big right from Rai misses.
A big right from Yau misses.
Rai misses with a double jab
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab.
Yau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yau scores with a hook.
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rai lands with a nice combination. Yau backs away looking to recover.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau scores with a shot to the body.
Yau swinging wildly here.
Rai throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Yau misses with a straight right.
Rai blocks a jab.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yau checks a leg kick.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai thumps Yau with a low kick.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
A little jabbing left from Yau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yau throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Yau misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rai throws an off balance right hand
and Yau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rai checks a low kick from Yau.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Yau.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yau.
Rai throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
I think Yau 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zenzo Rai!
Zenzo Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Yau.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Yau.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Yau's front leg with a kick but Yau checks it.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau misses with a straight right.
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!
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Yau's leg. Yau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Yau is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Yau's coach down at The Lions Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Yau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yau in his tracks.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Yau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau scores with a body shot.
Yau cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.#T2#
Yau takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makaki Iii pushes Yau away with a front kick.
Yau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yau just manages to avoid it.
Yau throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Yau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Yau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Yau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makaki Iii - that will leave a mark!
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Yau's front leg with a kick but Yau checks it. #T3#
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Yau off balance momentarily.
Jab by Yau.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yau slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Yau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makaki Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yau lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Yau throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yau.
Yau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yau throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Yau misses.
A jab from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Yau's head back.
Yau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yau throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Yau strikes.
Yau staying out of range there.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yau misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Yau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Yau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
#T1#
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Yau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yau counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Yau.
Yau throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Yau walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau checks a leg kick nicely.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Yau with the inside leg kick.
Yau misses the jab.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Yau.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Yau.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Yau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Makaki Iii.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Yau thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
Yau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Yau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Yau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Yau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yau takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
A right-left combo lands from Yau.
A low kick from Makaki Iii is predictable there
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
Yau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Yau throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Yau.
An inside leg kick lands from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yau lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau throws a body punch but Makaki Iii 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!
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Yau slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Yau. Those never looked like landing.
Yau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yau thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Yau.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Yau slips under a jab.
Yau with a jab.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yau is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makaki Iii.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makaki Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Yau lands with a nice combination. Makaki Iii backs away looking to recover.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Yau misses.
Yau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii lands a head kick. Yau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Yau avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Yau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Yau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makaki Iii!
Yau scores with a decent looking hook.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
A big right from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Yau digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yau. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau scores with a body shot.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donk. Yau catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.
Makaki Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Yau.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Yau lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau scores with a three punch combo!
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
The crowd cheers as Yau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Yau stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Yau finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Yancy Makaki Iii had this to say: 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '. |
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Event:
C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Yau. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Dudley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaus head.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT#It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dudley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dudley is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Yau thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Yau fails to land with a series of punches.
Yau keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
Yau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Yau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dudley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dudley rushes Yau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
#BC#
Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley lands a nice hook to Yau's body. Yau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.#T3#
Dudley throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Dudley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dudley.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.#T4#
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Yau should have avoided that one.
Yau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Yau stuns Dudley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yau tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
A punch combination from Yau misses.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Dudley.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Yau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yau misses with a low kick as Dudley jumps back.
Dudley jabs at Yau's body.
Yau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Yau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley works Yau's body with a nice hook.
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Yau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yau in his tracks.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley takes a swing at Yau's ribcage but misses.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yau looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Yau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Yau in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A combination from Yau does no damage.
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
Yau swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a hook. Yau ducked under it nicely.
Yau dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau lands a nice hook to Dudley's body. Dudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Yau.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Yau's shoulder, as Yau tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Dudley catches Yau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley tries to clinch up
and Yau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudley rather than just go for the knockout.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Dudley looks to clinch
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau misses with a straight right. #T4#
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Yau blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Yau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yau misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yau circles away.
Yau defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Yau digs a good hook to Dudley's body.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Yau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Yau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
#T1#
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yau cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.#BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yau lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
#T2#
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Dudley slips a jab from Yau.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dudley works the jab nicely.#CL#
Dudley clinches. #BC#
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley throws a series of strikes that have Yau backpedaling.
A big right from Yau misses.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Yau shakes it off.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Yau tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Yau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Dudley tries to clinch but Yau is having none of it.
Dudley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yau. Yau obviously looking to wear him down.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Dudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yau thows a leg kick but Dudley checks it
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Yau misses.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Yau takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Yau's ribcage. Yau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yau.
Dudley cracks a nice hook into Yau's ribs.#T1#
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dudley duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Yau.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Yau avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Dudley throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and Yau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Yau misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Dudley won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yau obliges.
Yau working Dudley over with knees to the body.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Dudley avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yau obliges.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Yau 's eye. #T4##BC#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Dudley throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Yau swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Yau circles away.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Yau throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Yau misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.#R5#
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudley at a distance.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yau throws out the jab.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Yau shakes it off.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Yau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Yau keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Yau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudley slips under a jab from Yau.
A big right from Yau misses.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley drops his hands momentarily and Yau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Yau keeps it at a distance.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yau.
Yau slips under a jab from Dudley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.
Yau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudley, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Yau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yau.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yau lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Yau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Dudley forces Yau back against the cage and clinches.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
Dudley gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Dudley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yau counters with an outside leg kick.
Dudley stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Damian Dudley.
Well Dudley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Dudley made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Yau.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Yau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Honey 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.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Jab from Yau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau connects with a leg kick.
Honey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yau throws out the jab.
Honey digs a good body shot into Yau's ribs.
Yau slips under a jab from Honey.
A quick step to the side and Yau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
Honey scores with a punch to the head.
Yau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lions Den in the buildup to the fight.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Yau misses.
Yau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey connects with the punch.#T1#
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Honey blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honey.
Yau tries to move into range but Honey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yau throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Yau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honey cracks Yau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Yau is rocked!
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Yau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yau seems to have got his legs back now.
Yau dips to his left and cracks Honey with an uppercut!
Yau tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau throws a low kick but Honey avoids it.
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch but Yau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Yau scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Honey is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Yau.
Yau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Honey is out of range.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honey throws a push kick but Yau slaps the foot to one side.
Honey lands with a nice body punch.
Honey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Honey darts in and clinches Yau up against the cage.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Honey breaks from the clinch.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
Honey 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.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Honey.
Honey throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Yau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honey defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau throws a leg kick but Honey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Honey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Honey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Honey scores with a shot to the body.
Yau cracks Honey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Yau misses.
Honey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Honey throws a series of punches but Yau avoids them all with ease.
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!
Yau takes a swing at Honey's ribcage but misses.
Yau moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honey throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
Honey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau jabs Honey right on the nose. Honey blinks but takes it well.
Yau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Honey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Honey avoids the body shot from Yau.
Honey scores with the left hand. Yau knows he should have avoided that one.
Yau slips a jab from Honey.
Yau is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Yau misses.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honey scores with a hook to the body. Yau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
A little feinted left hand from Yau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honey connects with a jab.
Yau slips under a jab.
Honey's corner calls for a 1-2. Honey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Honey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Honey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau 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.
Yau lands a really nice looking cross but Honey seems unphased.
Honey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hugh Honey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
Yau working aggressively here.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
Yau misses with the head strike.
Honey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Honey pushes Yau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Honey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Honey pushes Yau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Honey breaks the clinch.
Honey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honey blocks a jab.
Yau misses the jab.
Yau moves out of range of the strikes.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau slips a straight right by Honey.#T2#
Yau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Honey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
A nice side step and Honey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yau misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Yau scores with a leg kick.
Honey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Honey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Yau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Honey needs to keep his hands up - Yau had a free shot at his head there.
Honey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Honey avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Yau misses with a body shot.
Honey throws out a counter right but Yau avoids it with no problem.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Honey avoids the body shot from Yau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Honey! But no joy.
Yau throws the left hand but Honey avoids the punch easily.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey scores with a shot to the body.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yau slips under a jab from Honey.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau throws the left hand but Honey avoids the punch easily.
Honey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Honey throws out a leg kick but Yau moves out of range and Honey only half commits.
Honey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Yau feints a jab promting Honey to slip. Yau then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Honey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Honey as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Yau clinches. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
A short left from Honey.
Yau tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
Honey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Honey.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Honey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honey gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Honey.
Honey looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honey avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Hugh Honey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Honey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yau.
Honey is breathing heavily.
Yau tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Honey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Honey.
Honey catches Yau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Yau closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Honey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yau.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honey is defending well for now.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Honey tries to tie him up.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Honey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honey misses the jab.
Yau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Honey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Honey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yau.
Yau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Honey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honey.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.#CL2#
Honey rushes Yau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Honey misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Honey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Yau.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honey is defending well for now.
Honey managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
#T2#
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Honey takes a shot to the head.
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!
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Honey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yau's head.
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Honey swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Honey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
A low kick lands for Yau.
Yau dodges the punch combination from Honey.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau avoids the body shot from Honey.
Yau cracks Honey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yau swats away the attempt to clinch by Honey.
Yau misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Honey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yau lands with a hook. Honey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Yau.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey scores with a sloppy right hand. Yau should have avoided that one.
Honey throws a right hand that misses
and Yau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honey.
Yau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Honey.
Honey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Yau digs a good hook to Honey's body.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Honey!
Hugh Honey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau jabs Honey right on the nose. Honey blinks but takes it well.
Honey scores with a nice right hand.
Honey cracks Yau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target. #CL#
Yau clinches up with Honey and pushes him back against the cage.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honey is defending well for now.
Yau lands an uppercut.
Yau gets through Honey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Honey.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Honey managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honey 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
After the fight, Hugh Honey 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. |
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Event:
C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Yau's knee but Yau avoids it well.
Yau with a nice cross.
Yau lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Yau scores with a leg kick.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Yau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane slips under a jab from Yau.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Cane looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
Yau thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Donk. Yau catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yau!
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Cane checks a low kick from Yau.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Yau. Those never looked like landing.
Yau scores with a jab.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Yau stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yau lands a nice looking body kick.
Yau 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.
Yau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yau misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cane. That's going to slow Yau down.
Yau moves out of range as Cane strikes.
A big left from Cane misses.
Yau lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yau throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Yau. #T2#
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Yau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
Yau digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
Yau pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Yau.
Yau working Cane over with knees to the body.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Yau misses with a body punch.
Yau struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
Cane working aggressively here.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau lands a nice elbow.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Yau as the two fighters clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Cane.
Yau working Cane over with knees to the body.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cane.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Yau lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yau misses with a knee to the head.
Cane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Yau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cane misses with a body kick.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Cane looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Jab by Yau.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cane pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Cane'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.
Yau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Nice body punch from Cane - that landed with a thud.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane effectively controlling the action here.
Yau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cane's brow.
Yau is leaning against Cane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Cane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Yau.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yau lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cane's face.
A short right from Yau.
Yau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
A knee to the head by Yau.
A short body shot lands from Yau as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
Yau lands an elbow inside that Cane shrugs off.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Yau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau. #T4#
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau being controlled against the cage.
Yau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Yau.
A right hand to the body from Yau.
Yau is working Cane over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau lands a left hand.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane'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##CL2#
Yau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Yau tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Yau pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cane wants to stall.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from Yau.
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yau pushes Cane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Cane tries to tie him up.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Cane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cane.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau lands a knee to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Cane lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane scores with a hook to the body.
Cane tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yau connects with a knee to the head.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yau.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Yau pushes off an throws an elbow but Cane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane taking a breather. #T4#
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cane's face.
Cane stalling.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
Cane tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane taking a breather.
Yau scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT 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. |
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Event:
CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Yau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cash on the side of the head.
Cash misses with an uppercut. Yau saw that one coming.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
And Cash tries to counter it with a takedown but Yau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yau throws a series of punches but Cash moves out of range.
Cash feints the counter takedown.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yau with a body shot.
Yau wants to clinch up but Cash keeps it at a distance.
Cash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cash.
Cash avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Cash scores with a push kick.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Yau misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Cash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cash.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Yau has wrist control.
Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yau works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Yau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cash.
Cash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cash working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Yau has wrist control.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Cash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cash scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cash preventing the sweep.
Cash postures up and lands a big shot to Yau's brow.
Cash throws a strike but Yau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yau is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cash has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yau is looking to defend but Cash has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yau! Cash pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yau taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronie Cash!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronie Cash made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFN6: Cartwright vs. Wojciech
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau misses the body punch
and Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cash takes one to the side of the head.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cash keeps the fight on the outside.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yau misses with a body shot
and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##CL#
Yau gets a clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Cash.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cash avoids it.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Cash won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Cash.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
Cash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cash avoids the damage to the body.
Yau working aggressively here.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash works on Yau's body with a couple of short punches.
Yau crunches a lovely knee into Cash's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Cash fails to land.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cash in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cash pushes Yau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Yau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
Cash misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Cash blocking some punches.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yau lands a right hand.
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Cash turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cash misses with the ground and pound.
Cash throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yau sneaks back into half guard.
Cash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cash drops an elbow to the side of Yau's head.
Cash slips a nice elbow through Yau's hands, connecting with Yau's forehead.
Nice strikes from Cash there. #T3#
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cash.
Cash throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yau to regain full guard.
Cash is in close to Yau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cash passes Yau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cash lands strikes from half guard.
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yau has hold of Cash's hands but Cash slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Cash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yau regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yau's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cash working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Cash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cash has managed to get both his arms back between Yau's legs - danger averted.
Cash with a nice head shot there.
Cash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB#
Cash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cash working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cash throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Yau looking for a guillotine here but Cash defends easily.
Cash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash throws an elbow that misses. Yau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cash's guard. Nice move by Yau!
Yau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronie Cash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left and a right from Yau both land. Nice combination.
Cash swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Cash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Yau's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
Yau digs a good body shot into Cash's ribs.
Yau throws a combination that misses
and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau looks to clinch
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Cash pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Yau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cash.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
It looked like Yau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Yau closes the distance and pushes Cash back into the cage.
Cash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.
Yau landing knees to the body.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau blocking some punches.
Cash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cash.
#TD#
Yau wants the takedown. Cash is fighting it off but Yau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cash's guard against the cage.#T2#
Yau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yau throws a strike but Cash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cash stands and throws Yau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yau is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cash is chipping away with strikes.
Cash scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yau to see if he's OK.
Cash advances nicely into full mount.
Yau can't escape the position.
Yau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Yau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cash scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yau?
#SUB2#
Cash has isolated one of Yau's arms. Yau looking to fight him off but Cash twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronie Cash!
Ronie Cash very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat 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. |
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Event:
Do you find me sadistic
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen motions for Yau to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.#CL#
Yau rushes Van Wijnbergen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Yau has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yau prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen avoids the damage to the body.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau goes for a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen. #T1#
Yau lands a lovely overhand right.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Yau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Yau.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.#T2#
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yau there.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Yau.#CL#
Yau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Wijnbergen is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #T3##BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Yau clinches.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Wijnbergen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Yau. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Yau moves into range and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen works on Yau's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick that sends Yau stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau 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#
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau tries to counter with a takedown but Van Wijnbergen is quick to defend against it.
Yau with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Yau is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Van Wijnbergen swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau staying out of range there.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Yau misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Yau checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Yau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Yau throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Yau misses.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a powerful jab.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Yau avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calabi Yau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau lands with a nice body punch.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Yau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Yau blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau misses with a two punch combination.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Yau avoids it.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau closes the distance but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Yau clinches up with Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Yau misses with the head strike.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Yau lands a takedown into guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Yau in close.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it. #T2#
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a solid left hand.
Yau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Van Wijnbergen keeping full guard, as Yau tries to pass.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yau throwing strikes but missing.
Yau 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.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control the position but Yau postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yau lands a two punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##CL#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Yau's takedown attempt.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yau 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
An out of breath and clearly excited Calabi Yau thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Fisherman.
Fisherman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Yau moves into the clinch successfully.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Fisherman has Yau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fisherman stalls.
Fisherman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisherman avoids it.
Fisherman avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Fisherman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Fisherman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau misses with a body punch
letting Fisherman counter with a right hand.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau swings for the body but Fisherman moves out of range.
Yau slips under a jab.
Yau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisherman throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Yau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisherman! But no joy.
Fisherman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fisherman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisherman throws a right hand that Yau ducks under and follows up with a left that Yau also avoids with ease.
Fisherman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Yau connects with a knee to the head.
Fisherman misses with a punch to the body.
Fisherman avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
Fisherman misses with a body punch.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisherman is defending well for now.
Fisherman is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fisherman misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisherman is trying to stall.
A short right from Fisherman on the inside.
Fisherman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yau or not.
Fisherman has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Fisherman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fisherman can turn it around.#T2#
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisherman avoids the damage to the body.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisherman won't want to take too many of those.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Fisherman avoids a wild elbow strike from Yau.
Fisherman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisherman lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Fisherman throws a head punch that misses.
Fisherman blocks the elbow strike.
Fisherman avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Fisherman can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Fisherman is stalling here.
Fisherman taking a breather.
Fisherman scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
Fisherman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fisherman pushes Yau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisherman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisherman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fisherman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisherman lands an uppercut.
Fisherman lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards. #BC2#
Fisherman breaks from the clinch.
Fisherman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Yau closes the distance and pushes Fisherman back into the cage.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisherman avoids the damage to the body.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Fisherman blocks it.
Fisherman tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisherman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisherman avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fisherman.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisherman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisherman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisherman gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisherman avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
#T4#
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Gordon Fisherman has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisherman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisherman taking a breather.
Fisherman is looking to control Yau's arms but Yau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fisherman has his back to the cage.
Fisherman lands a nice shot to the body.
Fisherman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisherman avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
Fisherman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisherman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yau throws an elbow but misses.
Fisherman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisherman misses with the head strike.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisherman.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisherman avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Fisherman lands a left hand.
Fisherman throws a head punch that misses.
Fisherman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Fisherman breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Fisherman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Fisherman'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#
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Fisherman finds it's target.
Fisherman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fisherman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yau won't be happy with that.
Yau defending against the ground and pound.
Fisherman controls the position.
Yau regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is refusing to be controlled, as Fisherman sits in half guard.
Fisherman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fisherman passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Fisherman tries to control but Yau wriggling away. #SUB2#
Fisherman goes for an armbar but Yau turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yau is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisherman has wrist control.
Fisherman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisherman's guard.
Fisherman wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Yau working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fisherman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisherman looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisherman, not yet.
Yau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisherman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Fisherman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisherman's guard.
Yau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisherman's head.
Fisherman trying to control from the bottom.
Yau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Fisherman gets back to full guard.
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisherman seems keen to control Yau's posture.#SUB2#
Fisherman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisherman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisherman pulls Yau in close to prevent any damage.
Yau wants to get up but he can't break Fisherman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisherman has wrist control.
Fisherman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Yau postures up.
Fisherman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fisherman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisherman 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#
Fisherman controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yau with the active half guard here but Fisherman passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisherman cracks Yau with a big right hand but Yau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gordon Fisherman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gordon Fisherman'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. 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#
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fisherman defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Fisherman throws a combination. Yau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fisherman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fisherman tests Yau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yau tries to clinch but Fisherman moves away
and Fisherman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau tries to clinch there but Fisherman circles away.
Fisherman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisherman keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fisherman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yau finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisherman's head.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisherman off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Fisherman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fisherman.
Yau misses with a wild combination.
Yau blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Fisherman.
Fisherman looks to land a right hand but Yau moved out of range.
Fisherman lands the left hand.
Yau misses with a wild combination.
Yau checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Yau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but Fisherman moves away #TD2#
so Fisherman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fisherman throwing strikes but missing.
Fisherman throws a strike but Yau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fisherman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yau throws a big elbow that misses.
Fisherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yau manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisherman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Fisherman scoring with some ground and pound.
Yau is looking to sweep but instead, Fisherman has passed into half guard.
Fisherman lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisherman wants to take a breather but Yau is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fisherman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yau is trying to stand.
Gordon Fisherman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ground and pound from Fisherman.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Fisherman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisherman drops an elbow to the side of Yau's head.
Yau wants to get back to full guard but Fisherman has passed into side control.
Fisherman is chipping away with strikes.
Fisherman wants to control but Yau is keeping him busy.
Yau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisherman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Yau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisherman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fisherman trying to control the position but Yau is working away.
Yau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisherman lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Fisherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fisherman 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Fisherman!
Gordon Fisherman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd like to thank Calabi for trying his best to win, but there are levels to this shit, son. Good try and good luck in your future fights, as long as they don't involve me. Thanks to Coach Womba for finally promoting me to black belt. '. |
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It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Yau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cash doesn't seem phased though.
Yau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cash.
Yau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cash misses the jab.
Cash misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Cash darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cash working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yau tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cash is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau wants to improve his position but Cash is controlling well.
#T1#
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cash lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Cash 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.
Yau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yau tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg.
Cash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cash thows a huge punch but Yau dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Yau'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#
Cash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Yau wants to improve his position but Cash is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cash looking for a submission but Yau manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yau keeping full guard, as Cash tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Yau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yau 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.#T3#
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Yau has wrist control.
Cash postures up in Yau's guard and throws a big left but Yau blocks it.
Cash is pushing down on Yau's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yau is fighting to maintain full guard but Cash has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cash.
Yau regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cash.
Cash lands a couple of elbows.
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Yau has wrist control.
Yau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yau looking for a sweep. Not yet Yau, not yet.
Cash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cash advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Yau is defending against the submission attempts here by Cash.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Cash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cash is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Yau has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Yau! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Calabi Yau!
After the fight, Calabi Yau 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. |
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Yo, Adrian! I did it!
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yau's head backwards.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Yau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Yau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Yau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yau misses with an elbow over the top.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yau 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.#T1#
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yau obliges.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaus head.
Yau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Moore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moore can turn it around.
Yau lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mac Moore has been cut.
Yau lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore pushes Yau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yau walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Yau counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Yau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Moore throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore moves to clinch but Yau breaks away
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Yau slips a straight right by Moore.
Yau throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yau takes one on the button.
Yau ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Moore cracks Yau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Moore throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
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 Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Moore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore walks into a jab.
Moore misses the jab.
Yau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Yau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Yau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moore just manages to avoid it.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore works Yau's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yau, pushing him back against the cage.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Nice elbow from Moore. #CUT2#It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yau misses with an elbow over the top.
Moore'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.
Yau throws an elbow but it misses.
Moore avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau misses with an elbow strike.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Yau letting Moore take a breather here.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Yau misses with an elbow strike.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore avoids a wild elbow strike from Yau.
Yau pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Calabi Yau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
#T4#
A short right from Moore.
Moore pushes Yau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moore misses with an elbow strike.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
Yau prevents a body shot from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yau rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Moore tries to tie him up.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Yau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Yau misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Yau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Moore avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Yau lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Yau connects with a knee to the head.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
#TD2#
Moore gets control of Yau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yau 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.#T2#
Moore tries to strike from the bottom.
Moore 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#
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Yau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yau 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.
Moore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yau tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Moore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moore performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Yau is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore is taking a breather. Yau 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.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Yau is working away. #SUB#
Yau looking for submissions off his back.
Moore is keen to just control but Yau is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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. Moore connects with a nice short shot to Yau's temple. #SUB#
Yau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Yau missing with punches from the bottom.
Moore trying to control from Yau's half guard. Yau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yau wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Moore.
I think Moore 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
1-quest for limits
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
and Yung counters with a solid body kick.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yung.
Yung thuds his right hand into Yau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yung! But no joy.
Yung misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Yung tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau 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.
Jab from Yung.
Yau digs a good body shot into Yung's ribs.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Yung as he connects with a hook.
Yau connects with a looping right hand.
Yung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yau's sensitive parts.
Yung misses with a right hand
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yung connects with a nice looking jab.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Yung misses
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Yung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Yung counters with an outside leg kick.
Yung lands a high kick!
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung moves away.
A nice side step and Yung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yau moves away from the strike by Yung.
A punch lands to the side of Yung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung.
Yau moves forwards but Yung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung connects with a leg kick.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau jabs Yung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yau throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Yung only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Yung tries to move into range but Yau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Yau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Yung punishes Yau's body with a nice straight punch.
Yung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Yung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Yung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yau.
Yung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yau. Yau obviously looking to wear him down.
Yung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yau at a distance.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau scores with a jab to the head.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Yau misses #TD2#
and Yung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yau's guard.
Yau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Yung controlling from the top position.
Yung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yung wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yung chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
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#
Yung lands a nice looking body shot.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calabi Yau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yung misses with a two punch combination.
Yau thows a leg kick but Yung checks it #TD2#
and Yung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yau controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yung is now in half guard.
Yung with the ground and pound but Yau uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yung looking to pass the guard.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yau is trying to control the position but Yung postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yung throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely.
Yung content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Yung tenderised Yau's leg. Yau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yau takes one to the side of the head.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung moves away.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Yung moved out of range.
Yung misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Yung.
Yung wants to slow Yau down by chopping away at his legs.
Yung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yung checks a low kick from Yau.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yung counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yau 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 Yung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yau tried to counter with a leg kick but Yung avoided it.
Yau lands with a straight right. Yung didn't see that one coming.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yung looks to land a right hand but Yau moved out of range.
Yung throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
Yau lands an overhand right.
Yung looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
Yau looks to land a combination but Yung avoids it well.
No joy there for Yung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Yung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung.
A low kick from Yau is predictable there
and Yung counters with a left and a right that stings Yau.
A bone on bone clash there as Yung blocks the leg kick.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Yung misses.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Yung both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Yung responds with a good body kick, but Yau manages to step out the way in time.
Yau tries to score with a low kick but Yung moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Yung.
Yung throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.#T1#
Yau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yung tries to clinch but Yau moves out of range.
A left lands for Yau.
The crowd cheers as Yung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Yung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yung counters with a thumping low kick.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yung throws a leg kick that misses.
Yau connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung moves away from the strike by Yau. #T2#
Yung scores with a hook to the body. Yau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau misses with a combination
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yung throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yung throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
Yung throws a series of strikes that have Yau backpedaling.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau throws a combination. Yung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yung throws a good cross that connects.
Yung misses with a straight right.
Yung lands with an uppercut that bounces Yau off the cage and back into range.
Yung looks for the body kick but Yau saw that one coming.
Yung misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Yau lands with a good body shot.
Yung takes one on the button.
Yung dodges the punch combination from Yau.
Yau sets himself, and Yung steps forward looking for the clinch! Yau avoids it this time.
Yung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
Yau takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Yung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yau 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.
Yau moves out of range as Yung strikes.
Yau throws a solid leg kick but Yung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yau.
Yau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yung.
#T4#
Yau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Yung misses.
Yung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yau misses with a body punch
and Yung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yung scores with a leg kick.
Yung misses with a body kick.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau swings widly with a right hand
and Yung counters with a good low kick that Yau was not able to check.
Yung lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yung lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Yung.
I think Yung 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Yung!
After the fight, David Yung 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. |
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Event:
Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Yau moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Ford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Ford won't want to take too many of those.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yau's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Yau in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ford.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Yau is blocking nicely.
Ford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Ford blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Yau gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ford's face.
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yau.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Yau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yau throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Yau tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it. #CL#
Ford pushes Yau up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yau blocks it with crossed arms.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
#T1#
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Ford is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Yau.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford working aggressively here.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Yau.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Ford lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Yau pushes Ford back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Yau is blocking nicely.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Yau lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford avoids a wild elbow strike from Yau.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Rob Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yau slips a jab from Ford.
Yau walks into a jab.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yau wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Ford throws a series of punches but Yau avoids them all with ease.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yau has time to react.#CL#
Ford rushes Yau and presses him up against the ropes.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yau.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Ford blocks it.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Ford tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Ford has been cut.
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Yau avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the ropes.
Yau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Ford is blocking nicely.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ford blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau lands an uppercut.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Ford is blocking nicely.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rob Ford!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Ford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Makarenko blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a looping right.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yau blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Yau moves out of range.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko thumps Yau with a low kick.
Yau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yau wants to counter with a clinch but Makarenko pushes him away.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yau cracks the inside of Makarenko's front leg.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau lands a body shot.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
#T1#
Makarenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makarenko works Yau's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Yau gets a clinch.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Makarenko is trying to stall.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Yau.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Makarenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
#T2#
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
Makarenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Makarenko trying to stall but Yau improves his position.
Makarenko taking a breather.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Makarenko is blocking nicely.
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 Cyril Makarenko 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#
A lazy left from Yau finds it's target.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Yau instigates a clinch.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Makarenko - that landed with a thud.
Yau prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
Yau pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Yau tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makarenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Makarenko tries to tie him up.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makarenko lands a shot to the body.
Yau landing knees to the head.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land. #T2#
Yau prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makarenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
Makarenko avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makarenko is looking to chop away at Yau's legs.
Yau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yau scores with a jab.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Yau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Yau rushes Makarenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau lands a knee to the body.
Makarenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yau up against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makarenko blocks an elbow strike from Yau.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makarenko is defending well for now.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Makarenko pushes Yau back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A short right from Yau.
Makarenko trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makarenko into the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yau 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
K1 Kings: 4
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Chigg swinging wildly here.
Yau tries to clinch but Chigg moves out of range.
Yau cracks the inside of Chigg's front leg.
Yau wants to clinch up but Chigg keeps it at a distance.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Chigg lands a jab.#CL2#
Yau moves into range and clinches up with Chigg.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiggs head.
Chigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow. #T1#
Yau prevents a body shot from Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Yau tries to throw a body punch but Chigg avoids it by throwing Yau back against the ropes.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chigg blocks it with crossed arms.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chigg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Chigg managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
#T2#
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chigg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Chigg blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Chigg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chigg's face.
#BC#
Chigg manages to break the clinch.
Chigg throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Chigg misses with a shot to the body
and Yau counters with a thumping low kick.
Chigg throws a big shot that misses.
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 Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
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#
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Chigg.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Yau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yau tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Yau and move into the clinch.
Chigg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Chigg.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Yau drives through and clinches with Chigg against the ropes.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Chigg throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau misses with a body punch.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Chigg is blocking nicely.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Chigg lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chigg on the inside.
Chigg lands a shot to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Chigg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands a nice uppercut.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chigg.
Chigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yau scores with a hook to the body.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
A left hand lands to the body for Yau.
Yau scores a nice knee to the body.
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 Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Yau.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yau moves out of range as Chigg strikes.
Yau tests Chigg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Yau.
Chigg slips a jab from Yau.
Yau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chigg.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Yau and move into the clinch.#CL#
Chigg moves into the clinch.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Chigg breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Yau.
Chigg feints and then cracks Yau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yau down.
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg connects with the punch.
Maya Chigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Chigg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yau's calf.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Chigg counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yau thows a leg kick but Chigg checks it
and Chigg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chigg throws out a loose jab but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chigg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yau. Yau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yau tries to clinch there but Chigg circles away.
Yau throws a low kick but Chigg moves out of range easily.
Chigg moves away from the strike by Yau.
Chigg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chigg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chigg's corner calls for a 1-2. Chigg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chigg swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yau misses.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Yau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chigg lands a jab to the head.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Chigg's head but Chigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chigg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yau tries a low kick but Chigg avoids it.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Yau misses.
Chigg lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maya Chigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chigg, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Chigg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maya Chigg waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Chigg as he connects with a hook.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Yau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Chigg avoids the damage to the body.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards. #BC#
Chigg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chigg slips under a jab.
Chigg lands a right hook to the body.
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Chigg tenderised Yau's leg. Yau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Yau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chigg throws a hook but Yau blocks it.#CL2#
Yau clinches with his opponent.
Yau tries to work over Chigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body. #T1##KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Yau has the Thai clinch. Yau obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Chigg's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Maya Chigg has been cut.
Yau throws a hook but Chigg avoids it easily.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Yau misses.
Yau moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick.
Chigg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chigg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau wants to counter with a clinch but Chigg pushes him away.
Chigg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Yau takes one to the side of the head.
Yau misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Chigg tries to keep at a distance but Yau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Chigg lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Chigg on the inside.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Chigg avoids the damage to the body.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chigg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chigg's face.
A head punch on the inside from Chigg fails to land.
Chigg digs a right hand underneath Yau's ribcage. Yau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Chigg blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Calabi Yau should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Maya Chigg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yau cracks Chigg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.
Chigg tries to score with a low kick but Yau moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chigg - that will leave a mark!
Chigg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yau with a jab.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Chigg's head but Chigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau motions for Chigg to come forward. Yau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Yau and move into the clinch.
Chigg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chigg lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Chigg closes the distance and clinches.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg. #T1#
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chigg.
Chigg tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Chigg back against the ropes.
Chigg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chigg gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chigg blocks it with crossed arms.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chigg blocks it with crossed arms.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chigg prevents a body shot from Yau.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Chigg on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Chigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yau misses with the head strike.
Chigg tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maya Chigg's cut.
That's time! Chigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chigg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yau punishes Chigg's body with a nice straight punch.
Yau avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Yau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chigg lands a head kick!
Chigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau punishes Chigg's body with a nice straight punch.
Yau throws a right hand that Chigg ducks under and follows up with a left that Chigg also avoids with ease.
Chigg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chigg loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chigg.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chigg lands a nice shot that snaps Yau's head back.
Chigg throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yau avoids the head kick by Chigg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yau lands a nice shot that snaps Chigg's head back.
Yau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chigg's head.#T1#
Chigg slips a straight right by Yau.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Chigg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yau.#CL2#
Yau clinches with his opponent.
Chigg tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chigg tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Yau pushes off an throws an elbow but Chigg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg working aggressively here.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
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 Maya Chigg.
I think Chigg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Cup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cup keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cup.
Cup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yau throws a shot from downtown. Cup moves away and avoids it.
Cup misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Cup misses
and Yau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Cup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Cup is just out of range.
Cup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Yau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yau counters with a big right hand! Oh Cup is in trouble here! Yau follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calabi Yau!
An out of breath Calabi Yau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Moore throws a sloppy head kick
and Yau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moore's knee momentarily.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yau connects with a single shot there.
Yau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Yau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore. #T1#
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Moore lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.#CL2#
Yau has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land. #BC#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Yau misses with a straight left.
As Yau backs away, Moore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yau, right into the meat.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Moore.#T3#
Moore swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Yau takes one to the side of the head.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yau jabs at Moore's body.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yau connects with a looping right hand.
Yau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Yau lands a body shot.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Yau's ribs.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yau throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yau throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moore lands with a kick to the temple. Yau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yau throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yau lands with a good body shot.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau looks to clinch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Yau wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Yau misses with a two punch combination.
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
A big left from Yau misses.
Moore is looking to counter with head kicks.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yau throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yau thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yau has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yau misses with a low kick.
Yau just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMoore.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Yau jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore catches Yau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Moore misses with a hook. Yau ducked under it nicely.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yau is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
It looks like Moore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Moore misses with a looping right.
Yau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yau moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau wants to clinch
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore prevents a body shot from Yau.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau 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. 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#
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moore.
Yau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
#T1#
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yau.
Yau clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore 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.
Yau throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alan Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Moore tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Yau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Moore misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yau. That's going to slow Moore down.
Yau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Moore.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Yau looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Yau just gets out of the way.
Yau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
Well Yau 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AEW 17
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Humbert darts in and clinches Yau up against the cage.
Humbert tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Humbert tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Humbert avoids the damage to the body.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Humbert is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Yau rushes Humbert and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Humbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Humbert avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Humbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Humbert moves into the clinch.#T1#
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Humbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yau pushes Humbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Humbert tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.
Humbert tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.
Humbert stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Yau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Humbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Humbert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Humbert pulls guard.
Yau showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Humbert has his hands on Yau's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Humbert managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humbert is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Humbert gets to his feet. Yau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yau moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Humbert as he checks the leg kick.
Humbert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yau with a body shot.
Yau misses with a looping right.#T4#
Yau lands with a shot to the body.
Humbert scores with a hook.
Humbert misses with a hook.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humbert.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Humbert moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Humbert Humbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Humbert on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert throws a big shot that misses.
Humbert lands a jab.
Humbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau thows a leg kick but Humbert checks it
and Humbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yau misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert misses with a body punch
and Yau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Humbert.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert thuds a left hand into Yau's body.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.
Yau throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Yau throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries to land a leg kick but Humbert saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Humbert has Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau prevents Humbert from breaking the clinch.
Humbert Humbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Humbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yau up against the cage.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Humbert misses with a right hand
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humbert lands a jab to the head.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Humbert.
Humbert throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Humbert misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Humbert takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Yau misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Humbert closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Humbert drives through and clinches with Yau against the cage.
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Humbert avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Humbert can't break the clinch.
Yau lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert misses with a body punch.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humbert.
Yau blocks a body shot from Humbert.
Yau lands with a right to the head.
Humbert is trying to force a seperation but Yau has the dominant position.
Humbert slowing the pace effectively.
Yau throws an elbow but it misses.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Humbert is stalling here.
Yau tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Humbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Humbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yau working aggressively here.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humbert stalling the fight.
Humbert is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Humbert tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position. #BC2#
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
#T4#
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Humbert tries to stall but Yau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Humbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Humbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Humbert is defending well for now.
Humbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Humbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau moves away from the strike by Humbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.
Yau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Humbert to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humbert Humbert 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#
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau. #CL2#
Humbert pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Humbert's efforts to push away.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau lands a shot to the body.
Humbert tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Yau.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Yau crunches a lovely knee into Humbert's ribcage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Humbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tries to stall but Yau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Humbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Humbert pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau lands a shot to the body.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Humbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Humbert tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yau.
Humbert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Humbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Humbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humbert.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Humbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Yau prevents Humbert from breaking the clinch.
Humbert stalls.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Humbert's efforts to push away.
Yau lands a right hand. #BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but Humbert is having none of it.
Humbert Humbert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Humbert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Humbert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Yau missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yau swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
The fighters circling - Humbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Humbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.
Humbert lands a two punch combo.
Yau lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Humbert 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humbert Humbert!
An out of breath Humbert Humbert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Al Megrahi throws a body kick that misses.
Al Megrahi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Al Megrahi misses its intended target.
Amir Al Megrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Megrahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Megrahi throws out the jab.
Yau throws a chopping leg kick but Al Megrahi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Megrahi lands an overhand right.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Al Megrahi.
Al Megrahi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Megrahi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Megrahi thuds his right hand into Yau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Yau drops Al Megrahi with a beautiful combination! Al Megrahi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yau is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Al Megrahi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Amir Al Megrahi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau cracks Al Megrahi with a hook to the temple - Al Megrahi is on wobbly legs here! Yau swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Al Megrahi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yau wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calabi Yau!
An out of breath Calabi Yau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yau blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yau's sensitive parts.
Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Yau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baldwin is trying to break free.#BC2#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Yau tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Yau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Yau tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Yau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Yau is rocked!
Baldwin throws a chopping leg kick but Yau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oh Yau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baldwin misses with a head kick.
Yau seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baldwin has knocked Yau down with a huge combo! Baldwin steps away and waves a wobbly Yau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin throws a low kick but Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baldwin. That did some damage!
Baldwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yau.
An inside leg kick from Baldwin misses.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Baldwin throws a wild body kick that Yau sees coming a mile off.
Baldwin looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
Baldwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yau's calf.
Yau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Yau has closed the distance and engaged Baldwin in a clinch.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Baldwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Baldwin manages to break the clinch.
Yau scores with a jab to the head.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baldwin.
Baldwin thows a leg kick but Yau checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Baldwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau slips a jab and a cross from Baldwin.
#CL#
Yau rushes Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin's elbow. #T2##BC2#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Baldwin is looking to land body kicks.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldwin can pounce on him.
Yau punishes Baldwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Yau finds it's way through Baldwin's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baldwin.
Yau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baldwin.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Baldwin is looking to land body kicks.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Baldwin circles away.
#T3#
Baldwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Baldwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yau fails to land with a series of punches.
Baldwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baldwin misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Yau down.
Baldwin is looking to slow Yau down with leg kicks.
Yau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baldwin throws a leg kick
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Yau avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Yau is looking to counter punch.
Yau avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Yau is looking to counter punch.
Yau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baldwin tries to land a leg kick but Yau saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch but Yau keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Yau has the dominant position.#T4#
Yau has Baldwin pressed against the cage, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin is trying to break free.
Yau digs a right hand into Baldwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baldwin's gas tank. #BC2#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
Baldwin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baldwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Yau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baldwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Yau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Yau tries a knee to the head but Baldwin blocks it.
Baldwin is trying to break free.
I was talking to Yau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yau scores a nice knee to the body.
Yau is leaning against Baldwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baldwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch but Yau keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yau lands with a straight right. Baldwin didn't see that one coming.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baldwin.
Yau has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baldwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baldwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Baldwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yau is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Baldwin does no damage.
Baldwin keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Baldwin misses.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Baldwin saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau with a nice cross.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Baldwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baldwin throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Yau swings for the body but Baldwin moves out of range.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Yau.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Yau.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yau throws a shot to the body.
Yau misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yau blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baldwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin throws the kick towards the body but Yau avoids it.
Yau feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yau 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.
Yau throws a leg kick but Baldwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baldwin throws a chopping leg kick but Yau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Baldwin pushes him off.
Yau's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baldwin throws a solid leg kick but Yau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baldwin.
Baldwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Baldwin is just out of range.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Baldwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Baldwin gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Yau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch but Yau keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldwin.
Yau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baldwin or not.
Baldwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baldwin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baldwin is breathing heavily.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baldwin wants to break free but Yau has control.
Yau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baldwins head.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin's elbow.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Yau has double underhooks.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baldwin blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Baldwin breaks the clinch.
Yau checks a low kick from Baldwin.
Yau tries to counter by clinching up but Baldwin breaks away and moves out of range.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baldwin misses with a body kick.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Yau.#ROC#
Baldwin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Baldwin gets tackled into the cage by Yau. Yau maintains the clinch.
Baldwin tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position. #BC2#
Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baldwin.
Yau tried to counter with a leg kick but Baldwin avoided it.
Baldwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Baldwin lands with a kick to the temple. Yau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baldwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baldwin.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Baldwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Baldwin lands a leg kick that knocks Yau off balance momentarily.#T1#
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baldwin throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Yau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baldwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Baldwin is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yau keeps control of Baldwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Yau finish him?
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Yau has the dominant position.
Baldwin seems to have recovered his senses.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baldwin wants to break free but Yau has control.
Yau scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Yau has double underhooks.
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Yau landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Baldwin blocks with his arms.
Baldwin wants to break free but Yau has control.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau is working Baldwin over against the cage.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baldwin with a big uppercut! Baldwin tries to clinch up but Yau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baldwin to the mat! Baldwin covers up and Yau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calabi Yau!
A very excited looking Calabi Yau 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.
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Event:
DARE 76: SCAREDOWN
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau throws a solid leg kick but Balayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yau.
Balayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Yau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Yau as he checks the leg kick.
Yau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a right hand to the body.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Yau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Balayan finds it's target.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balayan misses with a head kick.
Yau wants to counter the offense by Balayan and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Balayan jabs at Yau's body.
Balayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yau. That did some damage!
Balayan misses with a head kick.
Yau wants to counter with a clinch but Balayan pushes him away.#CL2#
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau misses with a body punch.
Yau misses with some punches.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan cracks Yau with a nice body shot.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Yau working aggressively here.
Balayan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Balayan misses with some punches.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Yau blocking some punches.
Balayan misses with the head strike.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
Balayan stalling the fight.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balayan blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balayan.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balayan misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yau throws an elbow but misses.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan misses with a body punch.
Yau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Balayan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yau can turn it around.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Yau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balayan stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
Balayan is looking to wear down Yau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yau misses with a low kick.
Yau takes one to the side of the head.
Balayan takes a swing at Yau's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Balayan has Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Balayan lands a left hand.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
#T1#
Balayan lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Balayan breaks the clinch.
Balayan slips a jab and a cross from Yau.
And Balayan counters with a quick kick to the body but Yau blocks it.
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau misses the jab.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
Balayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yau is out of range.
Balayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Balayan.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Balayan scores with a hook.
It looks like Balayan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Yau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balayan dips to his left and cracks Yau with an uppercut!#T2#
Yau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan moves out of range of the leg kick from Yau.
Yau blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Balayan's head but Balayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balayan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Yau's defenses.
Yau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Yau tried to score with a low kick but Balayan checks it.#CL#
Balayan closes the distance and clinches.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Yau blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #T4#
Balayan looking to stall.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Garegin Balayan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Balayan - that landed with a thud.
Yau takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Balayan.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Yau lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balayan is defending well for now.
Balayan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Balayan.
Yau blocks a jab.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yau in his tracks.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Balayan throwing a counter right hand but Yau manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balayan 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 Yau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking to clinch but Balayan is avoiding it.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch but Balayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Yau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Balayan.
Yau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balayan feints and then cracks Yau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yau down.
Balayan thumps Yau with a low kick.
Yau throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Balayan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balayan.
Yau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Balayan misses with a leg kick.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Yau.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balayan. Balayan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Balayan drives through and clinches with Yau against the cage.
Yau misses with some punches.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Balayan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balayan gets through Yau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Balayan scores with a shoulder strike.
Balayan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Balayan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau landing knees to the body.
Yau lands a left hand.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan working aggressively here.
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Balayan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yau or not.
Balayan tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Good body shot from Balayan.
A short right from Balayan.
Balayan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yau.
Balayan misses with a body punch.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Balayan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau misses the jab.#CL#
Balayan forces Yau back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balayan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
An out of breath Garegin Balayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Meyer works Yau's body with a nice hook.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meyer.
Meyer throws a wild body kick that Yau sees coming a mile off.
Meyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yau blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
Yau cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Yau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yau.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyer's sensitive parts.
Yau throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Meyer thows a leg kick but Yau checks it #CL2#
and Yau counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Yau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position.
Meyer tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Yau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meyer.
#T2#
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meyer.
Meyer is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meyer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meyer on the side of the head.
Meyer tests Yau's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Yau clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Meyer tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Meyer scores with a head kick.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Meyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yau misses with the combination.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Meyer throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Yau cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Yau wants to counter the offense by Meyer and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Meyer slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Yau throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yau back to the cage. Meyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Yau moves into the clinch.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Meyer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Meyer. That snapped Yau's head back.
#CL2#
Yau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyer, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
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#
Meyer throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Meyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Yau.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Yau loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Yau blocks the low kick.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Yau misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau misses with a straight left. #T1#
Meyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau slips a straight right by Meyer.
Yau avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer feints a jab promting Yau to slip. Meyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Yau rushes Meyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau keeps control of Meyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
#T2#
Meyer is trying to break free.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau lands an uppercut.
Meyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Yau has double underhooks.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer blocking some punches.
#BC#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Meyer scores with a nice head shot.
Meyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Meyer counters with a quick kick to the body but Yau blocks it.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Yau has managed to clinch.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Yau.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau blocking some punches.
Meyer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch but Yau keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
#T4#
Yau blocking some punches.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Meyer avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Yau.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yau.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Yau landing knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yau throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Yau misses.
Meyer walks into a straight right hand from Yau.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meyer. Meyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Yau.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meyer throws a right hand that Yau ducks under and follows up with a left that Yau also avoids with ease.
Yau tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
A swing and a miss from Yau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yau throws out the jab.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Meyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meyer tries to land a leg kick but Yau saw it coming and moves away.
Meyer throws a push kick but Yau slaps the foot to one side.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Yau misses with a looping right.#T2#
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meyer is out of range and Yau settles back down.
Yau takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Yau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Yau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yau moves out of range of the leg kick from Meyer.#T3#
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Meyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Meyer cracks Yau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Meyer.
Yau moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Yau staying out of range there.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yau fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yau misses with a looping right.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Meyer. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Meyer pushes him off.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meyer with a body shot.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer lands a nice shot that snaps Yau's head back.
Yau takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yau there.
Meyer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yau to score with a decent uppercut.
Meyer motions for Yau to come forward. Meyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Yau drives through and clinches with Meyer against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
I think Yau 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
A relieved looking Calabi Yau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ulrik Meyer had this to say: 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau wants to clinch up but Ahonen keeps it at a distance.
Yau throws a leg kick but Ahonen moved away.
Ahonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahonen's sensitive parts.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Ahonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Yau.
Ahonen thuds his shin into the meat of Yau's side.
Ahonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Yau misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Ahonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Yau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ahonen looks up at the clock and then as Yau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahonen scores with punches from side control.
Yau stops Ahonen from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau regains half guard, as Ahonen was trying to land strikes.
Yau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahonen.
Ahonen 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.
Yau trying to control from the bottom.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahonen. #SUB#
Ahonen seems to be working for a kimura but Yau defends the submission attempt.
Ahonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Ahonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Yau has his hands clasped together around Ahonen's back. He's all about the action.
Yau is not content to let Ahonen control the position.#T3#
Ahonen winds up and cracks Yau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yau is controlling Ahonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yau is just riding it out for now. Ahonen eventually gives up the hold.
Yau controlling the position well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahonen.
Yau is trying to maintain the position but Ahonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Yau controlling the position for now.
Yau is trying to maintain the position but Ahonen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ahonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yau defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Ahonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen tests Yau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen scores with a leg kick.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yau is out of range and Ahonen settles back down. #T1#
Ahonen lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Ahonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
A countering left hand to the body from Yau misses.
Yau moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Ahonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yau's waist but Yau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yau avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
#TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yau to the mat! Yau manages to get full guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau controlling the position.
Yau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Yau trying to control the position.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yau's head.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yau is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Yau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ahonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Yau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen slips nicely into half guard.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahonen wants to free his trapped foot but Yau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen moves into full mount! Yau won't be happy about that! #T4#
Ahonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yau can't escape the position.
Yau blocking the ground and pound.
Ahonen breaks from Yau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ahonen trying to control but Yau is having none of it.
Ahonen unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Yau.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yau sprawls and moves away.
Yau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Yau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yau throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
An inside leg kick from Yau misses.
Yau lands a jab.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yau momentarily.
Ahonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahonen momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yau wants to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch position.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Yau wants to land a leg kick but Ahonen is 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!
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Ahonen throws a quick counter head kick but Yau was just out of range.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen lands a front kick.
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Yau cracks Ahonen with an open hand slap.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
#T3#
Ahonen cracks Yau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yau scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yau to the mat! Yau manages to get full guard.
Yau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yau is continuing to stall.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ahonen with a nice head shot there.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ahonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Yau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.#CL2#
Yau rushes Shoe and presses him up against the cage.
Shoe 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.
Yau prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Yau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yau's head. #CL#
Shoe rushes Yau and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Yau misses.
It looked like Shoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yau blocks a jab.#T1#
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab. #CL#
Yau tries to keep at a distance but Shoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Shoe is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Come on Shoe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #BC#
Shoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Yau clinches.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yau has Shoe pressed against the cage, preventing Shoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Shoe lands a shot to the body.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but Yau blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Shoe wants to stall.
Shoe stalls.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards. #T4#
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau wants to clinch
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yau counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Yau misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Yau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Yau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Gum Shoe 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#
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Shoe digs a good body shot into Yau's ribs.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yau.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Yau ducks down to avoid it.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yau just manages to avoid it.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yau avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yau doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau slips a jab from Shoe.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Shoe forces Yau back against the cage and clinches.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Yau saw that one coming.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Yau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shoe.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Shoe rushes Yau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shoe into the cage.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shoe.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
A knee to the head by Yau.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe pushes Yau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Nice body punch from Shoe - that landed with a thud.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Shoe.
Shoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Shoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yau. That did some damage!
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Yau misses with a body shot.
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 Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Shoe misses.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Yau misses with a low kick as Shoe jumps back.
It appears Shoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau checks the leg kick.
Yau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Shoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Shoe gets tackled into the cage by Yau. Yau maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau keeps control of Shoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Shoe tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #T1#
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe looking to throw knees to the head but Yau is blocking nicely.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Shoe avoids the damage to the body.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe blocks an elbow strike from Yau.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Yau misses with the head strike.
Yau tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoe avoids it.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shoe is defending well for now.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
A bit of stalling here from Shoe.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau working aggressively here.
Shoe working aggressively here.
#T4#
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoe has Yau pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
An intense looking Gum Shoe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Yau.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson throws a front kick aimed at Yau's knee but Yau avoids it well.
Yau misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson connects with a right hand. Yau shakes it off.
Yau keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedman Karlsson at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Yau slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
#CL#
Hedman Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Yau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a takedown.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedman Karlsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Yau tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hedman Karlsson fails to land.
Hedman Karlsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau lands a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Yau misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Yau lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Hedman Karlsson gets control of Yau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hedman Karlsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yau's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hedman Karlsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yau has passed into half guard!
Yau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hedman Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hedman Karlsson looking for subs from the bottom but Yau mounts him!#T4#
Yau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yau is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hedman Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yau.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedman Karlsson thuds his right hand into Yau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.
A combination from Hedman Karlsson does no damage. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Yau counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson shoots in and bounces Yau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Yau uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Hedman Karlsson saw that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau lands a jab to Hedman Karlsson's midsection.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Yau. Beautiful body shot.
Yau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hedman Karlsson.#T2#
Yau loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Yau moved out of range.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Yau strikes.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hedman Karlsson.
#T3#
Yau misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Yau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yau down.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Yau checks it.
Yau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Yau blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Hedman Karlsson is predictable there
and Yau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a takedown
and Yau counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Yau slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yau throws a looping overhand right but Hedman Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Yau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Yau loads up on a big left hand.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Yau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Hedman Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hedman Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hedman Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yau, pushing him back against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yau throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a jab.
Yau throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Yau.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Hedman Karlsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yau counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson tries to work over Yau's front leg with a kick but Yau checks it.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Yau throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau misses with a hook.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Hedman Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yau, pushing him back against the cage.
Yau scores with a shot to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.#BC2#
Yau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Yau ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Hedman Karlsson saw that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedman Karlsson at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Yau.
Some bone on bone action there as Yau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Hedman Karlsson backs off Yau throws a huge counter combo but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it all.
Yau checks a leg kick.
Yau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yau misses with a hook
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Yau lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Yau right on the button with a cross.#T3#
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a leg kick
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Yau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson with a jab.
Yau scores with a nice head shot.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the combination.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Yau.
Yau slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Yau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson wants to clinch.
Yau throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedman Karlsson at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
An out of breath Calabi Yau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Yau sprawls well.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smiff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Yau lands a jab.#CL#
Smiff clinches. #BC2#
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff 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.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Smiff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yau scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Smiff clinches up with Yau and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Smiff throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau checks a low kick from Smiff.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Yau. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Yau unleashes a big counter combination but Smiff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff slips under a jab.
Smiff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smiff rushes Yau and presses him up against the cage.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff blocks a body shot from Yau. #BC2#
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
It looked like Smiff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yau.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff 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.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Smiff throws a poor cross that misses
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Yau lands a jab to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Yau circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau misses with the combination.
It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smiff takes one to the side of the head.
Smiff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smiff 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.#ES2#
Yau has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smiff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yau looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Yau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smiff sprawling to the canvas! Smiff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yau finish him?!
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yau digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff is looking to wear down Yau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiff throws a solid leg kick but Yau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smiff.
Smiff scores with a hook.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smiff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smiff slips a jab from Yau.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau thuds his right hand into Smiff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff. #TD#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Smiff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Yau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yau is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Smiff wants to control but Yau is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Yau is defending it quite comfortably.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yau gets full guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smiff 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.
Yau keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smiff at a distance.
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Smiff attempts a counter takedown but Yau avoids it well and moves away.
Yau jabs at Smiff's body.
Smiff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yau looks to land a combination. Smiff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yau misses with a looping left.#T3#
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiff.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Smiff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smiff.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yau on his heels. He'll look to pass Yau's guard now, I'm sure.#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!
Yau is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Yau has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yau is adopting a defensive guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau digs a good hook to Smiff's body.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Smiff throws a wild body kick that Yau sees coming a mile off.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau thuds a left hand into Smiff's body.
Yau scores with a three punch combo!
Smiff misses with a jab to the body
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff being controlled here momentarily.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja Dojo inform us that Yau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Yau is pulling down on Smiff's head to control his posture.
Smiff sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Yau lands with a hook. Smiff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
Smiff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yau defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Yau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smiff misses with a two punch combination.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown but Yau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smiff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yau lands the left hand.
Yau cracks Smiff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Yau misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yau finds it's way round the side to connect with Smiff's head.
Sloppy strikes from Smiff. Those never looked like landing.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Yau scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Yau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff misses with the body kick
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Yau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Nice shot by Yau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yau 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau slips a straight right by Kriel.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Kriel moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yau has closed the distance and engaged Kriel in a clinch.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Yau blocks with his arms.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Yau breaks the clinch.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau tests Kriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Yau darts in and clinches Kriel up against the cage.
Kriel is looking to control Yau's arms but Yau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kriel has his back to the cage.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
Kriel is working Yau over against the cage.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yau up against the cage.
Yau misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kriel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yau can turn it around.
Kriel avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Kriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
#BC2#
Yau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yau scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriel should have avoided that one. #T3#
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Kriel circles away.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Yau rushes Kriel and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Kriel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yau is keeping busy.
Yau avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yau blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel prevents a body shot from Yau.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yau moves out of range as Kriel throws a body kick.
Kriel slips under a jab.#CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kriel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yau is keeping busy.
Yau prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kriel.
#BC2#
Yau breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Kriel with a knee to the head.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau blocking some punches.
Kriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau letting Kriel take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
Our sources have told us that Kriel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau is leaning against Kriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau connects with a knee to the head.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yau is defending well for now.#T2#
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Kriel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau is trying to push Kriel away but Kriel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Yau lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Yau.
Kriel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kriel. #T3#
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yau is defending well for now.
Willem Kriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Yau.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Kriel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yau landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kriel.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau presses Kriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #BC2#
Yau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yau in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yau blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Yau misses.
Kriel walks into a stiff left hand from Yau.#T4#
Yau tries to clinch but Kriel moves out of range.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Yau forces Kriel back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yau lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Kriel tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Yau misses.
Kriel slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kriel tries to keep at a distance but Yau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
#BC2#
Yau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yau digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Yau looks to land a combination. Kriel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau tests Kriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yau has knocked Kriel down with a huge combo! Yau steps away and waves a wobbly Kriel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kriel!
Yau throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel misses with a left hand
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kriel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kriel throws a quick counter head kick but Yau was just out of range.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Yau jumps back.#T3#
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Yau throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Yau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yau's knee momentarily.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kriel.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kriel misses with a body shot
and Yau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Yau backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel drops his hands momentarily and Yau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Yau - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yau 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Our winner, Calabi Yau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yau tries to roll over but Hedman Karlsson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau is controlling Hedman Karlsson's trapped leg to prevent Hedman Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Yau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hedman Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yau gets back to full guard.
Yau has Hedman Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedman Karlsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Yau pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Yau looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yau is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Yau is working from the bottom.
Yau is trying to hold Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent damage but Hedman Karlsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Yau is staying active underneath Hedman Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Yau trying to hold on to Hedman Karlsson's head to control him but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Yau tries to get to full guard but Hedman Karlsson has control of the leg.
Yau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hedman Karlsson.
Still in half guard, Hedman Karlsson seems content to control.
Yau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yau defending well though.
Yau wants to get back to full guard.
Yau is refusing to be controlled, as Hedman Karlsson sits in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson controlling the pace. #T3#
Yau keeping control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hedman Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yau won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Yau manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yau holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Hedman Karlsson.
Yau lands a head shot.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yau blocking some punches.
#BC#
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson punishes Yau's body with a nice straight punch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick which misses Yau's front leg but catches the back leg as Yau tries to avoid it.
Yau throws out a powerful jab.
Hedman Karlsson cracks the inside of Yau's front leg.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Yau misses
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yau's sensitive parts.
Hedman Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Yau thuds a left hand into Hedman Karlsson's body.
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson scores with a takedown into Yau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely. #ES2#
Yau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##BC#
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hedman Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Yau fails to land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Yau off balance momentarily.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick.
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.#T2#
Yau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson digs a good hook to Yau's body.
#TD#
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yau's half guard.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yau trying to hold on to Hedman Karlsson's head to control him but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yau taking some punishment here, with Hedman Karlsson in his half guard.
Yau tries to get to full guard but Hedman Karlsson has control of the leg. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedman Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Yau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yau wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yau taking some punishment here, with Hedman Karlsson in his half guard.
Yau wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yau is refusing to be controlled, as Hedman Karlsson sits in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to advance position but Yau won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson thows a huge punch but Yau dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Yau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedman Karlsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedman Karlsson's back!
Yau has the hooks in. Hedman Karlsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yau is looking to control Hedman Karlsson but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hedman Karlsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
What can Hedman Karlsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Yau is hanging on to Hedman Karlsson's back as he tries to escape.
Hedman Karlsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Yau is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Yau throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Yau stalks Hedman Karlsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hedman Karlsson's face. Hedman Karlsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Yau throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range. #TD#
Hedman Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yau's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yau has Hedman Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedman Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yau pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Hedman Karlsson postures up in Yau's guard and throws a big left but Yau blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson postures up in Yau's guard and throws a big left but Yau blocks it.
Yau pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of digs.
Hedman Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedman Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hedman Karlsson postures up in Yau's guard and throws a big left but Yau blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yau tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Yau cracks Hedman Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yau lands a really nice looking cross but Hedman Karlsson seems unphased.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch but Hedman Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Yau throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Yau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yau!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position but Yau is working away.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yau wants to control but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yau is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hedman Karlsson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau throws a shot to the body.
Khaan shoots in for a takedown but Yau shows good takedown defense.
Yau with a nice cross.
Khaan misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Yau counters by moving into the clinch.
Khaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khaan wants to take the fight to the mat but Yau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinggis Khaan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Yau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khaan.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaan jumps guard but Yau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yau pushes Khaan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage. #TD#
Khaan decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Yau's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Khaan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Khaan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Khaan needs to keep his hands up - Yau had a free shot at his head there.
Khaan throws a right hand that Yau ducks under and follows up with a left that Yau also avoids with ease.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been hearing reports that Khaan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Khaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaan misses with the combination.
Yau wants to counter the offense by Khaan and move into the clinch position.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Khaan misses with a lunging right hand
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau 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.
Yau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Khaan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaan falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Yau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Khaan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yau effectively controlling the action here.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Khaan with a big uppercut! Khaan tries to clinch up but Yau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Khaan to the mat! Khaan covers up and Yau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau wants to clinch.
Vasleyiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Yau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yau connects with a right hand. Vasleyiev shakes it off.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev misses with a head kick.
Yau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasleyiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasleyiev connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Yau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasleyiev with a jab.
Vasleyiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yau's calf.
Yau 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.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Yau's shoulder, as Yau tries to avoid the shot.
Yau lands with a cross.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau tries to clinch but Vasleyiev is having none of it.
Vasleyiev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yau thuds his right hand into Vasleyiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yau lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Vasleyiev slips a straight right by Yau.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yau swings widly with a right hand
and Vasleyiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yau swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasleyiev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3##CL2#
Yau clinches up against the cage.
Vasleyiev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vasleyiev avoiding damage.
Yau lands a body punch. #BC#
Vasleyiev breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasleyiev tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Vasleyiev misses.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Yau blocks the low kick.
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Vasleyiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Vasleyiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Vasleyiev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yau.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vasleyiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Vasleyiev dips to his left and cracks Yau with an uppercut!
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Vasleyiev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yau misses with a left hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yau misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasleyiev. That's going to slow Yau down.
A right-left combo lands from Vasleyiev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasleyiev. That's going to slow Yau down.
Vasleyiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Yau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasleyiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasleyiev looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Vasleyiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasleyiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasleyiev.
Yau prevents a body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasleyiev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Vasleyiev has Yau pushed against the cage.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Yau has Vasleyiev pushed against the cage.
Vasleyiev misses with the head strike.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasleyiev tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Yau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
Vasleyiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasleyiev.
Yau misses with some punches.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vasleyiev looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasleyiev.
#T4#
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau blocks a body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau lands a good knee to the midsection. Vasleyiev won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Yau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasleyiev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Vasleyiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Yau.
A little feinted left hand from Vasleyiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasleyiev misses the jab.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasleyiev jabs Yau right on the nose. Yau blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Yau swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Yau blocks it.
Yau misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vasleyiev counter with a right hand.
Yau lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasleyiev. That's going to slow Yau down.
Nice uppercut there from Vasleyiev.
Yau cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.
Vasleyiev lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasleyiev misses with a left hand
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Yau throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yau takes one on the button.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Yau.
Vasleyiev is looking to land body kicks.
Yau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yau takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev with a nice cross.
Jab by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev scores with a one two! Yau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Yau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Yau's shoulder, as Yau tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Yau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vasleyiev misses with a body punch
and Yau counters with a series of strikes. Vasleyiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasleyiev!
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau throws the left hand but Vasleyiev avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasleyiev!
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Vasleyiev saw that one coming.
Yau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut. Yau saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Yau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasleyiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yau will feel that in the morning.
Vasleyiev scores with a kick to the body.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasleyiev as he connects with a hook.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev thows a body kick. Yau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.
Yau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Yau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasleyiev.
Yau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Yau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasleyiev stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Vasleyiev working hard to break the clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 Dimitri Vasleyiev.
I think Vasleyiev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Yau clobbers Smiff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range. #CL#
Smiff clinches.
Smiff wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
Yau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smiff blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.#T1#
Smiff working hard to break the clinch.
Smiff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yau to keep the fight standing.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yau.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smiff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yau's brow.
Smiff is working for takedown but Yau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiff lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Yau 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.
Yau avoids the body shot from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a lunging right hand
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yau.#T2#
Yau tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yau forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Yau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiff misses with an elbow strike.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Smiff wants to break free but Yau has control.
#TD#
Smiff drags the fight down to the ground.
Yau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yau won't allow Smiff to sweep him here. #T3#
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiff is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yau is keeping the position for now.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Yau taking a bit of punishment here - Smiff scoring with strikes.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff 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.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yau defending against the ground and pound.
Yau prevents Smiff from improving position.
Yau is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Yau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff tries to move to mount but Yau blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smiff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smiff misses with a few strikes there.
Smiff looks for a takedown but Yau sprawls well.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smiff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Yau moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Yau counters by moving into the clinch.
Smiff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yau walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Yau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yau wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Smiff clinches with his opponent.
Yau prevents Smiff from breaking the clinch.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a right hand.
Smiff looking to stall.
Yau lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Yau lands a nice uppercut.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Yau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position.
Smiff wants a takedown.
#TD#
Smiff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yau is trying to keep an underhook but Smiff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Yau defending well.
Yau is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Yau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff trying to control but Yau is working from the bottom.
Smiff landing some decent shots from guard.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smiff misses with a leg kick
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiff.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yau to the ground. Smiff is now in Yau's guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Smiff tries to score with some ground and pound. Yau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Smiff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Yau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinoa Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Yau sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yau passes into half guard.
#T3#
Yau wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Smiff tries to roll over but Yau keeps him under control.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Yau wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Yau is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
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!
Yau works his way into side control.
Smiff is not content to let Yau control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
I've got Yau 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harding trying to land knees to the body.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harding's efforts to push away.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harding digs a right hand into Yau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yau's gas tank.
Harding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Yau blocks it.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Yau.
Harding blocking some punches.
Harding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yau's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Yau.
Harding is looking to break free of the clinch but Yau has double underhooks. #T1#
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yau - that landed with a thud.
Harding misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Yau tries to clinch up
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #BC#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Yau.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau lands the left hand.
Yau lunges at Harding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harding's hand.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harding manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yau tries to counter with a clinch but Harding shakes him off and moves away.
Yau thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
A nice combination there by Yau.
#T3#
Yau blocks the body kick.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Yau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Yau swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Yau drives through and clinches with Harding against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harding.
Yau prevents a body shot from Harding.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.#BC#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
Yau tests Harding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Harding 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 Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Harding misses.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yau swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with an inside leg kick.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harding swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Yau misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a good low kick that Yau was not able to check. #T1#
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Yau misses with a hook.
Harding throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yau throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding throws out a leg kick but Yau moves out of range and Harding only half commits.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harding misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Yau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
Yau takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding takes one to the chin there.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Harding 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding connects with an inside leg kick.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harding moves away from the strike by Yau.
Yau throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Harding slips under a jab.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding cracks Yau with an open hand slap.
Yau wants to clinch but Harding slips to the side
and Harding counters with a leg kick.
Harding keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau checks a low kick from Harding.
Yau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harding.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yau doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Yau forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harding has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Harding gets tackled into the cage by Yau. Yau maintains the clinch.
Yau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau tries to clinch up but Harding circles away and keeps his distance.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harding at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harding. That's going to slow Yau down.
Yau tries to clinch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harding is looking to land body kicks.
Harding thows a leg kick but Yau checks it #CL2#
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harding tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yau rushes Harding and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harding avoids it.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Harding missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Harding manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yau.
A jab from Yau misses.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Yau manages to avoid it.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch but Harding swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Harding feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau scores with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Yau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding tries a low kick but Yau avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Harding 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Yau darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Yau misses with a body shot
and Harding counters with a nice leg kick.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
Harding misses with a shot to the body
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Yau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yau.
Harding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yau is out of range.
Harding clobbers Yau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yau lands with a straight right. Harding didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau misses with an uppercut
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Harding lands with an overhand left.
Harding moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau moves away from the strike by Harding.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harding avoids the body shot from Yau.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Yau misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yau thinking.
Harding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a jab to the body
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
A very excited looking Calabi Yau 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.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Mori moves into range and clinches up with Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson pushes Mori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands a damaging elbow.
Mori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Hedman Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Mori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hedman Karlsson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mori misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hedman Karlsson.
Mori lands with a light punch inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Mori avoids a wild elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hedman Karlsson avoids it.#BC2#
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mori slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
We've been told by Mori's head coaches at Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mori tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson does it's job there.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mori throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.
Mori lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Mori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
As Hedman Karlsson tries to get set, Mori tries to push him back and clinch up but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Mori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mori.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Mori throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson throws a chopping leg kick but Mori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mori back to the cage. Hedman Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mori misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Mori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mori misses the jab.
Mori walks into a straight right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Mori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hedman Karlsson on the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Mori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mori cracks Hedman Karlsson with an open hand slap.
Mori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hedman Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Mori pushes Hedman Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mori lands with a light punch inside.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
#T4#
Mori blocks an elbow strike.
Hedman Karlsson blocking some punches.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori blocks an elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow but misses.
Mori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mori lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Mori is breathing heavily.
Mori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hedman Karlsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Mori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Mori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedman Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a push kick but Mori slaps the foot to one side.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mori moves away.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mori is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mori.
Mori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson works Mori's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hedman Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mori does it's job there.
Mori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mori tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mori moves in looking to clinch but Hedman Karlsson pushes him off.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mori.
Mori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Mori 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!
Mori defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mori.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mori.
Hedman Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Mori pushes him off.
Mori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mori misses with a hook
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Mori is looking to clinch.
Hedman Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mori manages to avoid it.
Mori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Mori avoids it with no problem.
Mori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedman Karlsson.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Mori is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Mori blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mori is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Mori missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hedman Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mori is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a leg kick but Mori saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Mori wants to clinch up but Hedman Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Mori pushes him off.
Mori fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Mori counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mori.
Hedman Karlsson misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hedman Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
Mori blocks an elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mori takes an elbow to the temple.
Mori gets through Hedman Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mori.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hedman Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mori tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown. Mori fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Mori can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedman Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mori is looking for a sweep. Hedman Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mori is looking to control Hedman Karlsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mori avoid being mounted?
Mori is controlling Hedman Karlsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori wants to get back to full guard but Hedman Karlsson has mounted him!#T1#
Mori working to try and regain half guard.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mori is trying desperately to improve position.
Mori is working hard here to advance position.
Hedman Karlsson landing strikes from the mount and Mori is in trouble!
Mori regains half guard.
Mori is trying to control but can't.
Akio Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hedman Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hedman Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mori is not content to let Hedman Karlsson control the position.
Hedman Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mori wants to get back to full guard but Hedman Karlsson has passed into side control.#T3#
Mori tries to buck Hedman Karlsson off but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Mori denies him. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson swings around for an armbar but Mori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control the position but Mori postures up.
Hedman Karlsson controlling Mori's posture.
Mori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hedman Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Mori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mori throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Mori defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hedman Karlsson is tightening it up a little... Mori has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mori reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mori taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hedman Karlsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
After the big win, Oliver Hedman Karlsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mori misses with a straight right.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mori lands a head shot.#CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mori blocking some punches.
Turner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Turner clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Turner.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Mori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mori manages to break the clinch.
Mori swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Mori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
Turner slowing the pace effectively.
Turner stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Mori manages to break the clinch.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mori.
Mori swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner wants to clinch.#T2#
Turner is looking to clinch.
Mori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner wants to clinch
letting Mori counter with a right hand. #CL#
Turner darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.
Mori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Turner moves to clinch but Mori breaks away
and Mori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Mori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Mori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner moves to clinch but Mori breaks away
and Mori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
Mori wants to break free but Turner has control.
#BC2#
Mori breaks the clinch.
Mori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Mori counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mori throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Mori scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner wants to clinch but Mori slips to the side
and Mori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Mori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mori misses with a looping right.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mori looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Turner drives through and clinches with Mori against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori 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#
Mori misses with a hook.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner tries to clinch up
and Mori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
A jab from Mori misses.
Turner wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mori circles away.
Mori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner tries to clinch but Mori is having none of it.
Mori throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Turner is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner tries to clinch up but Mori circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Mori.
Turner tries to clinch
and Mori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
Mori misses with a looping right.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mori.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Mori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner with a jab.
Mori throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Mori pushes him off.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner moves to clinch but Mori breaks away
and Mori counters with a straight right hand.
Turner wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Mori throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Mori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mori in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turner tries to clinch
and Mori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mori.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mori to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner tries to clinch up but Mori circles away and keeps his distance.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mori! But no joy.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mori throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori 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#
Turner tries to clinch there but Mori circles away.
Mori swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Mori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Mori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Mori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mori! But no joy.
Mori throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Mori.#CL#
Turner forces Mori back against the cage and clinches.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
#T2#
Mori stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mori stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Mori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ben Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Mori's ribcage. Mori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori is trying to break the clinch but Turner is controlling him.
Mori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mori breaks from the clinch.
Turner wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner tries to clinch up but Mori circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Turner tries to clinch there but Mori circles away.
Turner tries to clinch but Mori moves out of range.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mori swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mori counters with a straight right hand.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akio Mori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner has Mori pressed against the cage, preventing Mori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Turner.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mori circles away.
Turner tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Mori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mori 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Mori!
Our winner, Akio Mori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Mori misses with a straight left.
Mori avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt cracks Mori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Mori moved away.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mori.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Mori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Mori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Mori loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Mori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
We've been informed that Hunt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mori looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Mori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mori in his tracks.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mori.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Mori's knee but Mori avoids it well.
Mori avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Mori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Mori misses.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Mori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mori checks a leg kick.
Mori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mori throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Mori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Mori blocks the leg kick.
Mori is looking to counter punch.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Mori in the body.
Hunt jabs at Mori's body.#T3#
Mori checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mori.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Mori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Mori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mori missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mori cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Mori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mori.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Mori counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Mori avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Mori prevents a body shot from Hunt.
A bit of stalling here from Mori.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Mori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt digs a right hand into Mori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mori's gas tank.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Mori has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mori missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Mori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Mori avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Mori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mori loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Mori's ribs.
Mori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mori misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mori misses the target.
Hunt feints and then cracks Mori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mori down.
Mori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pave Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt swings for the body but Mori moves out of range.
Mori misses with an uppercut
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Mori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Mori avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mori misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Mori checks a low kick from Hunt.
Mori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Mori sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with a hook
letting Mori counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Mori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Mori throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mori blocks it well.
Mori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Mori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt. #T4#
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Hunt keeps control of Mori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Mori is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Mori will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Mori avoids it.
Mori misses with a hook
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt tries to work over Mori's front leg with a kick but Mori checks it.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mori 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.
A big left from Mori misses.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Mori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Mori down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mori throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mori is out of range. #T1#
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Mori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mori moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Mori checks the leg kick.
Mori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt lands a jab to Mori's midsection.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mori rather than just go for the knockout.
Mori throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Akio Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Mori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mori at a distance.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mori's sensitive parts.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Mori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt with a nice cross.#T3#
A big right from Mori misses.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Hunt takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt keeps Mori at a distance using the push kick.
Mori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Mori throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mori darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hunt throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Hunt slips a jab from Mori.
Mori scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Mori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Toole Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Toole Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mori.#BC#
Mori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mori tries to keep at a distance but Toole Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mori landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Mori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toole Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mori lands a hook that snaps the head of Toole Jr backwards. #BC#
Mori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toole Jr misses with a straight left.
Mori misses the jab.
Mori misses the jab.
Mori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mori misses with a lunging right hand
and Toole Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Toole Jr is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
Mori stuns Toole Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akio Mori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toole Jr lands a head shot.
Toole Jr defending well as Mori loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Mori misses its intended target.
Toole Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toole Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Toole Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toole Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toole Jr moves away from the strike by Mori.
Toole Jr wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Mori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mori.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori misses with a straight left. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mori manages to break the clinch.
Toole Jr is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Toole Jr moves into the clinch.
Mori just leaning against Toole Jr, taking a breather.
Mori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Mori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toole Jr slips under a jab from Mori.
Toole Jr tries to clinch but Mori moves out of range.
Toole Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toole Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Toole Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toole Jr backwards.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Mori stalling against the cage.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mori throws a right and a left that Toole Jr avoids nicely.
Toole Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toole Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori throwing a counter right hand but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toole Jr.
#T4#
Toole Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mori scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Toole Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Toole Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Toole Jr on the inside.
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mori avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Mori lands a nice knee to the body.
Mori is leaning against Toole Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mori blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mori.
#BC#
Mori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Toole Jr is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori 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#
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toole Jr moves away.
Mori throws the left hand but Toole Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole Jr can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Toole Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Toole Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mori backwards. #BC#
Mori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toole Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Toole Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mori.
Toole Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toole Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toole Jr.
Mori swats away the attempt to clinch by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr is looking to clinch but Mori is avoiding it.
Mori throws the left hand but Toole Jr avoids the punch easily.
Toole Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toole Jr wants to clinch.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Toole Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mori clobbers Toole Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mori tests Toole Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Toole Jr tries to clinch there but Mori circles away.
A shot to the liver by Mori. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Toole Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toole Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mori with a body shot.
Mori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toole Jr.
Mori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toole Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Mori misses with a hook.
Toole Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Toole Jr rushes Mori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Toole Jr prevents a body shot from Mori.
Mori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toole Jrs head. #BC#
Mori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Toole Jr.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toole Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Toole Jr clinches up with Mori and pushes him back against the cage.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Toole Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toole Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Mori throws a jab when Toole Jr was well out of range.
Mori lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori misses with a body punch
and Mori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Toole Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mori pushes Toole Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ottis Toole Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr works on Mori's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Mori breaks the clinch.
Mori misses with a jab to the body
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toole Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toole Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toole Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toole Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori throws a body punch but Toole Jr moves out of range.
Mori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toole Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Toole Jr's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Toole Jr closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toole Jr lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Toole Jr gets through Mori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Toole Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Toole Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mori.
Mori misses with an uppercut.
Mori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mori.
Mori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toole Jr under the eye.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Toole Jr is just out of range.
Toole Jr throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.#T2#
Mori looks to land a right hand but Toole Jr moved out of range.
Toole Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Mori misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Mori lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori ducks under a wild hook from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr is looking to clinch.
Toole Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mori throws a lazy uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akio Mori is winning the standup battle so far.
Mori connects with a looping right hand.
Toole Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toole Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Mori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3##CL2#
Toole Jr clinches up with Mori and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Toole Jr. #BC#
Mori breaks from the clinch.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mori throwing a counter right hand but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
Mori scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Mori misses.
Toole Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toole Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mori counters with a stiff right hand.
Toole Jr loads up on a big right hand but Mori slips the punch.
Toole Jr slips a jab from Mori.
Mori looks to land a right hand but Toole Jr moved out of range.#T4#
Toole Jr walks into a straight right hand from Mori.
Ottis Toole Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akio Mori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Mori misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Toole Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toole Jr wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Mori throwing a counter right hand but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
Mori lands a head shot.
Mori lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Mori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toole Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mori.
Mori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toole Jr throws out the jab.
Toole Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toole Jr in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Mori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mori, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Mori!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mori manages to avoid it.
Granger digs a good hook to Mori's body.
Mori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Mori finds it's target.
Mori misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Mori lands with a nice body punch.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mori on the side of the head.
Mori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger misses the jab.
Mori throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Mori tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Mori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Granger.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Mori takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger slips under a jab from Mori.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger lands a nice hook to Mori's body. Mori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
It looked like Mori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger thuds his right hand into Mori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mori.
Granger's corner calls for a 1-2. Granger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Mori seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mori looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Mori tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger slips under a jab from Mori.
Mori is looking to clinch.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori tries to counter by clinching up but Granger breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Mori throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mori lands with a nice body punch.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
As Mori backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Mori manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Granger.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Mori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mori avoids it with no problem.
Mori walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mori throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Mori misses with a hook
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger lands with a slapping head kick.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mori.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Mori misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mori cracks Granger with a good jab.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mori misses with a hook to the body
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Mori rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mori punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mori.
Mori has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger scores with the left hand. Mori knows he should have avoided that one.
Mori misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a big counter head kick but Mori avoids it with no problem.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Mori.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Mori closes the distance looking to clinch
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mori moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Mori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Mori tries to counter by clinching up but Granger breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
A jab lands there for Granger.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger is looking for the big counter here.
Mori misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Mori connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Granger.
Granger misses with a looping right.
A big right from Mori misses.
Granger throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Mori throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Mori's ribs.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Mori counters with a stiff right hand.
Mori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Granger misses.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Mori dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Granger defending well as Mori loads up on a big left hand.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mori misses with an uppercut
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target. #T3#
Mori slips under a jab.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Mori clinches up against the cage.
Granger tries to break free but Mori pushes him back against the cage.
Granger scores with a shot to the side of Mori's head.
Mori struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Mori is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Mori.
Mori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mori misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Mori.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mori.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mori has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granger managing to block the knees to the body from Mori.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mori leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Granger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Mori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Mori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Mori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
Mori looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger lands a body shot.
#T1#
Granger takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Mori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mori lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Granger, pushing him back against the cage.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
Mori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mori prevents Granger from breaking the clinch.
Mori tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Granger tries to work over Mori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Mori's head back.
Granger defending well as Mori loads up on a big left hand.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori moves away from the strike by Granger.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mori misses with a hook.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akio Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori avoids the body shot from Granger.
Mori lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Mori clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mori ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Mori throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Mori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mori scores with a shot to the body.
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mori throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger scores with a hook.
Mori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mori throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mori throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Mori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mori.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mori scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Granger.
I've got Granger 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger!
After the fight, Pete Granger 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.
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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mori misses the target.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta misses with a looping left.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
Sparta takes one to the chin there.
Mori throws a body punch but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta throws a hook to the side of Mori's head but Mori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori throws a shot from downtown. Sparta moves away and avoids it.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
A nice side step and Mori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Sparta's belly button to the back.
Sparta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Sparta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Sparta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparta lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mori swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparta with a jab.
Mori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori throws a combination. Sparta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sparta is looking to wear down Mori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Mori.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Mori connects with a right hand. Sparta shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Mori as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mori throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sparta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Sparta misses with a hook to the body
letting Mori counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mori moves into the clinch successfully.
Mori has Sparta pressed against the cage, preventing Sparta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mori stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta has had enough of the clinch but Mori keeps him there for the moment.
Sparta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Mori tries to work over Sparta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparta tries to break the clinch but Mori is controlling the position.
Mori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta digs a right hand into Mori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mori's gas tank.
Sparta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori taking a breather.
Mori lands a body shot. #T3#
Sparta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mori.
Mori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori works on Sparta's body with a couple of short punches.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori scores with a shoulder strike.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Mori.
Mori landing knees to the body.
Mori cracks Sparta with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
A body shot lands from Mori.
Sparta being controlled against the cage.
Mori pushes Sparta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mori lands a body shot.
Sparta letting Mori take a breather here.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands with a left to the head.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mori'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.
Mori scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Sparta is rocked!
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Sparta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mori throws a monster overhand right that drops Sparta! Mori follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!
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Event:
DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Youngblood. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mori back to the cage. Youngblood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Youngblood misses with a hook
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori staying out of range there.
Thor Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori lands a body shot.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Mori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori 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!
Mori scores with a hook to the body. Youngblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Mori.
A lazy left from Mori finds it's target.
Mori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Youngblood on the side of the head.
Youngblood throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range. #T1#
Youngblood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mori circles away quickly and effectively.
Mori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Youngblood misses the body punch
and Mori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori digs a good body shot into Youngblood's ribs.
Donk. Mori catches Youngblood right on the button with a cross.
Youngblood clobbers Mori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Mori.
Youngblood walks into a left hand.
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Youngblood on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Youngblood. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Mori lands with a hook. Youngblood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Mori catches Youngblood right on the button with a cross.
Mori jabs at Youngblood's body.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Mori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Youngblood misses with a lunging right hand
and Mori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Mori as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Mori lands a left and a right that send Youngblood crashing to the mat, dazed. Mori thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Youngblood is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thor Youngblood has been cut.
Youngblood doesn't manage to clinch there - Mori circles away.
Youngblood is still on wobbly legs! Can Mori finish him?
Mori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Youngblood's head.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youngblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youngblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mori misses the jab.
Youngblood seems to have recovered his senses.
Mori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Youngblood on the side of the head.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Youngblood momentarily.
#T3##KD#
Mori cracks Youngblood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Youngblood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mori finish him?
Mori misses with a double jab
enabling Youngblood to counter with a crisp jab.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Mori's head but Mori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Mori misses.
Mori looks to throw the jab but Youngblood is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut
and Mori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Mori does it's job there.
Mori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Youngblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood connects with a looping right hand.
Youngblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mori.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Mori lands with an overhand left.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Mori had a free shot at his head there.
Youngblood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Mori.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mori throws a body punch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Mori misses with an uppercut
and Mori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood walks into a straight right hand from Mori.
Mori digs a good hook to Youngblood's body.
Youngblood wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Mori had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Youngblood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mori to counter with a crisp jab.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
Mori throws a good cross that connects.
Mori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Youngblood's belly button to the back.
Youngblood throws a lazy uppercut
and Mori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mori slips under a jab from Youngblood.
An attempted straight right counter from Mori misses the target.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Mori moves out of range.
Youngblood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori loads up on a big right hand but Youngblood slips the punch.
Youngblood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mori scores with a jab to the head.
Mori connects with a nice looking jab.
Mori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Youngblood misses
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Youngblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Youngblood can do to turn this around?
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mori moves away.#KD#
Mori drops Youngblood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Youngblood looks back up at him and smiles so Mori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori cracks Youngblood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mori cracks Youngblood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mori lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Youngblood falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mori dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!
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Event:
DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Yo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Mori - just one landing.
Mori tries to clinch but Yo moves out of range.
Mori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mori takes the fight into the clinch.
Mori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yo backwards.
Yo looking for a takedown.
Mori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Mori presses Yo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mori cracks Yo with a nice body shot.
Yo is breathing heavily.
Mori lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Mori scores with a shot to the side of Yo's head.
Yo letting Mori take a breather here.
Mori lands a nice uppercut.
Mori lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mori.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori cracks Yo with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Mori.
Mori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yo.
Mori stalling.
Mori crunches a lovely knee into Yo's ribcage.
Mori putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Mori.
Mori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yo.#T2#
Yo letting Mori take a breather here.
Mori displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yo up against the cage.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mori.
Mori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mori presses Yo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mori has Yo pushed against the cage.
Mori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yo backwards. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mori.
Mori effectively controlling the action here.
Mori lands with a light punch inside.
Mori gets through Yo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mori is leaning against Yo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Mori.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori gets through Yo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori with a knee to the head.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Mori.
Mori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Yo is rocked!
Mori cracks Yo with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mori lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mori as the two fighters clinch.
Mori presses Yo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mori is pushing Yo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mori presses Yo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
That's time! Yo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mori works over Yo's head and body with a nice combination.
Mori cracks Yo with a good jab.
Yo has his takedown stuffed
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Yo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yo switches off momentarily and Mori cracks him with a monster right hand! Yo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mori dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akio Mori!
Yo Yo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mori.#TD#
Amagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mori's guard.
Mori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amagov.
Mori has his hands on Amagov's head, controlling the position.
Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Mori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Amagov trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mori wants to clinch.
Amagov attempts a counter takedown but Mori avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Mori. Beautiful body shot.
Mori just misses with a punch to the body.
Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mori tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mori to the ground. Mori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mori lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Mori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori misses with a looping left.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mori throws a hook but Amagov blocks it.
Amagov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mori staying out of range there.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Amagov goes for a double leg but Mori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mori continues to drive forward.
Nice straight punches there by Mori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mori.
Amagov moves out of range as Mori strikes.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mori is quick to defend against it.
Mori just misses with a punch to the body.
Amagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mori avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adlan Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Mori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov.
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Mori tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Amagov has a takedown stuffed.
Mori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mori throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Amagov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Mori kicks Amagov off and gets to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mori tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mori misses the jab.#TD#
Amagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mori on his heels. He'll look to pass Mori's guard now, I'm sure.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Mori keeps moving.
Mori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Amagov's belly button to the back.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Mori misses with a hook. Amagov ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Amagov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Mori kicks Amagov off and gets back to his feet.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mori cracks Amagov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mori misses with a body shot.
Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mori sprawls and moves away.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Mori clinches up with Amagov and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Amagov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Amagov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Amagov lands a takedown into guard.
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori wants to stand and escape but Amagov is having none of it.
Mori pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Mori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amagovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mori looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range. #T3##TD#
Mori gets caught flat footed, as Amagov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mori has his hands on Amagov's head, controlling the position.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Mori is keeping the position.
Mori managing to control the position.
Mori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Mori has Amagov pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amagov rather than just go for the knockout.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Mori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amagov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mori finds it's way round the side to connect with Amagov's head. #CL2#
Mori has closed the distance and engaged Amagov in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mori scores with a jab.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mori is quick to defend against it.
Mori works the jab nicely.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown but Mori shows good takedown defense.
Mori misses with a wild combination.
Amagov shoots in but Mori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori misses with a hook
#TD#
and Amagov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mori won't be happy with that.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov trying to control the position but Mori is working away. #T1#
Mori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amagov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amagov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mori's legs.
Amagov wants to control but Mori is keeping him busy.
Mori wants to control but Amagov postures up.#T2#
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.
Amagov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mori isn't going anywhere.
Mori is trying to control Amagov's posture but Amagov avoids it.
Mori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amagov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mori!
Amagov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mori tries to hold on but Amagov pushes him away. #T3#
Mori holds on for dear life, controlling Amagov's posture momentarily.
Amagov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Amagov avoids the attempt from Mori to control.
Amagov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mori is looking to escape.
Mori looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mori is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action.
Akio Mori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mori controls the position.
Mori is looking to get to half guard.
Adlan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mori tries to hold on but Amagov pushes him away.
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 Adlan Amagov.
I think Mori 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Mori!
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mori drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Wade.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Wade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Wade.
Mori 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Mori.#CL2#
Mori closes the distance and clinches.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Wade managing to block the knees to the body from Mori.
Wade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mori.
Mori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade wants to break free but Mori has control.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Wade tries for a takedown but Mori manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Wade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mori regains guard.
Wade is standing up over Mori. Mori looks to escape but Wade dives into side control.
#REVB#
Mori is trying to control Wade's posture but Wade avoids it.
Mori is looking to regain half guard here but Wade keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wade in the domination position with Mori hanging on.
Wade working away.
Wade wants to control but Mori is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mori is trying to improve his position.
Mori is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade scoring with punches from side control.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
Wade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wade 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.
Wade lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mori down.
Mori is trying to improve his position.
Wade landing a few strikes. #T3#
Mori is looking for a sweep.
Mori struggling a bit here.
Wade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wade lands a few punches from side control.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
Wade trying to control the position but Mori is working away.
Mori wants to control but Wade postures up.
Mori is not content to let Wade control the position.
Mori struggling a bit here.#T4#
Mori is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mori is trying to control Wade's posture but Wade avoids it.
Check out the look on Wade's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mori is trying to improve his position.
Mori wants to get back to his feet but Wade drags him back down.
Wade trying to control the position but Mori is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Wade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Wade misses.
Mori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mori avoids the body shot from Wade.
Mori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mori.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Mori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Mori.#T1#
Wade lands the left hand.
Mori misses with an uppercut
and Wade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mori.
Wade avoids the body shot from Mori.
Mori throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Mori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage.
Mori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mori trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Mori on the inside.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade scores with a shoulder strike.
Mori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori landing knees to the body.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Mori.
Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Wade misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Wade.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mori.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori trying to land knees to the body.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Mori.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Mori's ribcage. Mori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mori blocks a body shot from Wade.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akio Mori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wade's face.
Wade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Mori lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mori presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Mori missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wade.
Mori throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Mori misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wade.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mori lands with a right to the head.
Mori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wade.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Mori.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mori can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mori tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.
Mori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori lands with a left to the head.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Wade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mori has him pressed against the cage.
Wade tries a body shot but Mori blocks it.
Mori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wade blocks it with crossed arms.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Wade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mori missing with knees to the body.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mori misses with the head strike.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Wade misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akio Mori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Mori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Wade as he connects with a hook.
Jeremy Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Mori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Wade slips a straight right by Mori.
Wade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mori throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade moves forwards but Mori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade slips a jab from Mori.#T1#
Mori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wade scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Wade.
Mori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Mori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Mori tries to counter with a clinch but Wade shakes him off and moves away.
Mori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mori wants to counter with a clinch but Wade pushes him away.#T2#
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Mori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mori! But no joy.
Mori blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mori stuffs the takedown.
Mori wants to counter with a clinch but Wade pushes him away.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Wade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Wade lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mori, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Mori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Wade lunges at Mori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mori's hand. #CL2#
Mori closes the distance and clinches.
Mori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade throws a punch but it's blocked by Mori.
Mori landing knees to the body.
Wade slows down the pace here.
Mori landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Wade has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mori working Wade over with knees to the body.
Mori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage. #T4#
Mori prevents a body shot from Wade.
Mori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mori blocks an uppercut.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
Mori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wade is defending well for now.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mori trying to land knees to the body.
Mori missing with knees to the body.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Wade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Wade!
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Event:
Gladiators 5
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Mori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jhonny Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mori thuds a left hand into Bravo's body.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mori blocks a head kick by Bravo.
#CL#
Mori takes the fight into the clinch.
Mori lands an uppercut.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bravo's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Jhonny Bravo has been cut.
A short right from Mori. #ROC#
Bravo is rocked!
Mori prevents a body shot from Bravo.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mori finish him?
Mori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mori.
Good body shot from Mori.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Bravo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori gets through Bravo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
A short left from Mori. #T1#
Mori prevents a body shot from Bravo.
Mori lands a body punch.
Bravo looks winded!
Mori is working Bravo over against the cage.#KD#
Mori drops Bravo with a big knee straight up the middle! Bravo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mori lands with a good body shot.
Mori drops Bravo with a big left hand! Bravo is injured, injured bad! Mori jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!
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