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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab. Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson . Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson . Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson . Henderson gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson shoots and misses and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson . Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a nice body shot. Yaj throws out a powerful jab. Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.#T1# Yaj catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big right from Yaj misses. Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw. Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Yaj is looking to counter punch. Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yaj counters with a nice body shot. Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson with a poor takedown and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body. Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##TD2# Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yaj's half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Henderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yaj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henderson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson ! Mark Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1# Doumbe tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance. Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doumbe manages to avoid it. Doumbe moves in looking to clinch but Yaj pushes him off. A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target. Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Doumbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj. Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doumbe.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doumbe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Doumbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yaj defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doumbe throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick by Doumbe misses and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body. Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Doumbe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Doumbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut. Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Doumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yaj defends it nicely. Good exchange - Yaj coming out on top. Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Yaj is looking to wear down Doumbe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Doumbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#T2# Yaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaj wants it to stay on the feet. Doumbe with a poor takedown and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doumbe looks winded! Doumbe walks into a straight right hand from Yaj. Doumbe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yaj circles away. Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ilya Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doumbe.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Doumbe wants to clinch and Yaj counters with a nice body shot. Nice takedown defense from Yaj. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt. Doumbe wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance. Yaj jabs at Doumbe's body. Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Yaj sets himself, and Doumbe steps forward looking for the clinch! Yaj avoids it this time.#T3# Yaj lands with a hook. Doumbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A right-left combo lands from Yaj. #ROC# Doumbe is rocked! Yaj stuns Doumbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Doumbe is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him? Cyriac Doumbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yaj connects with a superb combination that knocks Doumbe out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Yaj before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Doumbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj! An out of breath Ilya Yaj 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:
IXF 49
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Wildhauser has managed to clinch.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wildhauser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wildhauser displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yaj up against the cage. Wildhauser has Yaj pushed against the cage. Wildhauser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wildhauser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yaj stops a takedown attempt from Wildhauser.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wildhauser. Come on Wildhauser - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Wildhauser.#CL# Wildhauser clinches with his opponent.
Yaj is pressed up against the cage. Wildhauser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yaj down to the mat. Yaj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wildhauser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL# Wildhauser clinches up against the cage. The referee calls for Wildhauser to work.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Wildhauser. Wildhauser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wildhauser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wildhauser. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Yaj. Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wildhauser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wildhauser takes a shot to the head. Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Wildhauser has Yaj pushed against the cage. Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. #TD# Wildhauser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wildhauser manages to end up in side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Wildhauser is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yaj looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wildhauser gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yaj is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wildhauser lets go of the hold and Yaj can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Wildhauser! Our winner, Frank Wildhauser, 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:
IXF 46
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1# Wid walks into a jab. The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wid slips a straight right by Yaj. Yaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big left from Wid misses. Wid misses with a hook
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yaj scores with a jab. Wid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT# It looks like Thomas Wid has been cut. Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Yaj throws a jab when Wid was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Wid's belly button to the back. Yaj lands a jab. Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Wid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1# Wid distracts Yaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Wid drops back looking for a leg! Yaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yaj manages to kick Wid off! Wid jumps back into Yaj's guard. Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wid controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wid postures up in Yaj's guard and throws a big left but Yaj blocks it. Yaj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaj tries to get out of the position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wid advances to half guard. Yaj wants to control but Wid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Yaj is trying to get back to full guard. Wid working the head and body with strikes. Yaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid. Wid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wid not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wid on the ground.#T3# Yaj on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wid working the head and body with strikes. Wid stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wid is keen to just control but Yaj is a slippery customer. Wid is taking a breather. Yaj says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Wid seems to be working for a kimura but Yaj defends the submission attempt. Wid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wid lands a nice short elbow. Wid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wid wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position. Wid is trying to control the action in half guard but Yaj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Wid will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wid throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body. Wid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! A left lands for Yaj. Wid throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj. Wid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yaj misses with an uppercut. Wid avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Wid wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. Yaj lands with a right hand. Ilya Yaj is winning the standup battle so far. Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wid on the side of the head. #T1# Wid throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Wid misses with an uppercut
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut. Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wid.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wid loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch. Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw. Yaj misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Wid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wid is in Yaj's guard.#T2# Yaj controlling Wid's posture. Wid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wid working some strikes from top position. Yaj keeping full guard, as Wid tries to pass. Wid throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid. Wid is looking to work some ground and pound but Yaj has wrist control. Wid sitting in guard, not really doing much. Thomas Wid has got the better of the ground game so far. Wid throwing strikes from guard but Yaj blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. Wid throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wid takes one on the button. Wid has his takedown stuffed and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A low kick from Wid is predictable there and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand. Wid looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely. Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wid. Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wid's head backwards. Yaj takes a swing at Wid's ribcage but misses. Yaj moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Thomas Wid's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Wid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj misses with a straight left. Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Wid. Wid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yaj blocks a jab. Ilya Yaj 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. Wid throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Wid misses with a looping left.#T1# Wid shoots for a takedown but Yaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It looked like Yaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wid throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Yaj. Wid misses with a takedown attempt and Wid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A clash of legs there as Yaj blocks the low kick. Yaj blocks a jab. Yaj lands a nice hook to Wid's body. Wid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Wid does a little dance to reset his feet. Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wid can do to turn this around? Wid loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wid misses with a left hand and Yaj counters with a straight right hand. Wid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Wid does a little dance to reset his feet. Wid misses with a hook
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Wid is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj defending well as Wid loads up on a big left hand. Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Wid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wid was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj. Yaj lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming. Wid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wid steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj. Ilya Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wid sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Wid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot. Wid throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Wid slips the punch. And Wid tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out. Yaj slips under a jab.#T4# Yaj dips to his left and cracks Wid with an uppercut! Wid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Wid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yaj! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working. Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow. Wid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Wid in side control lands a decent elbow. Wid throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilya Yaj showed his dominance in that final round. I think Yaj 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Yaj! Our winner, Ilya Yaj, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith. Smith tries for a takedown but Yaj circles away easily and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith. Smith with a lazy takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith shoots and misses and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A left lands for Yaj. Yaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaj wants it to stay on the feet. Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Yaj forces Smith back against the cage and clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch. Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Come on Yaj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Yaj has him pressed against the cage. Smith jumps guard but Yaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage. Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yaj walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Smith has his takedown stuffed letting Yaj counter with a right hand. Smith has his takedown stuffed and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC# Smith is rocked!#T2# Yaj stuffs the takedown. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith misses with a takedown #KD# and Yaj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Yaj lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him? Smith looks winded! Smith walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Yaj swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj! An out of breath Ilya Yaj 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:
IXF 42
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Yaj closes the distance and clinches. Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head. Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Yaj stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Tanaka wants the takedown. Yaj is fighting it off but Tanaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yaj's guard against the cage. Tanaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Tanaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Yaj keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T1# Tanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tanaka won't allow Yaj to sweep him here. Tanaka wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving. Tanaka with a flurry of punches that miss. Tanaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tanaka advances position into side control!#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Tanaka is working to tighten his grip on Yaj's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yaj has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tanaka is really squeezing tight and eventually Yaj passes out! Tanaka breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Tanaka! Ryo Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Beach Fights 34
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Yaj moves into range and clinches up with Walker . Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Walker letting Yaj take a breather here. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walker . Walker lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. Yaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice body punch from Yaj. Walker tried to score with a low kick but Yaj checks it. Nice uppercut lands for Walker . That snapped Yaj's head back.
Yaj moves out of range as Walker strikes. As Walker tries to get set, Yaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Walker manages to avoid the attempt. Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Walker connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Walker moves into range and clinches up with Yaj.#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Walker clinches up against the cage. Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Walker 's head. Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Yaj is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker lands a body punch. Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker 's elbow. Yaj tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
#T2# Walker is pressed up against the cage. Yaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ilya Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walker throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj tries to clinch and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yaj misses with a right hand letting Walker counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice jab there from Yaj. Yaj wants to clinch. Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walker misses with a straight left. Yaj tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range. A punch combination from Walker misses. Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Yaj clinches with his opponent.
#T3# Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Yaj throws a head punch that misses. Walker pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Yaj. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker . Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses. Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker blocks a body shot from Yaj. Walker looking to slow down the pace here. Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. #BC2# Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yaj staying out of range there.#T4# Yaj walks into a straight right hand from Walker . Yaj shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj moves out of range as Walker strikes. Walker throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and checks it nicely. Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Yaj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker , pushing him back against the cage. Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Walker misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Walker will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Walker jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yaj checks a low kick from Walker . Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker .
A bone on bone clash there as Yaj blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Yaj as he checks the leg kick. Walker avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Yaj throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range. Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Yaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yaj. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yaj is keeping busy.#T1# Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. Yaj tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yaj lands a body punch. Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut. Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Walker . Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
#T2# Walker stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position. Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. A short right from Yaj on the inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Ilya Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far. Walker stalling the fight.
Yaj stalling.
Yaj lands with a left 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! Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker prevents Yaj from breaking the clinch. Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
A frustrated look appears on Walker 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Yaj tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Walker blocks a body shot from Yaj. Yaj cracks Walker with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Walker trying to stall but Yaj improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that second round. That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Walker jabs at Yaj's body. Walker defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand. Yaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Yaj gets a clinch. Walker blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tries to work over Walker '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. Walker working aggressively here.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yaj tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head. Yaj tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. #CL# Yaj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker , pushing him back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Walker 's head. Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Yaj gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage. Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head. Walker blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A hook to the body from Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker . Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Walker scores with a nice hook to the head. Yaj working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Yaj blocks a body shot from Walker . Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Walker . Yaj prevents a body shot from Walker . A nice right hand lands inside from Walker . A right handed body shot lands from Walker .
Walker tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Walker .
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Walker lands with a right to the head. Yaj lands a body shot. Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Walker . Yaj lands a shot to the body. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilya Yaj showed his dominance in that final round. I think Yaj 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Yaj! An out of breath Ilya Yaj 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:
Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yaj moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yaj scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Yaj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nougat lands a right hand. Nougat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nougat effectively controlling the action here. Nougat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Nougat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nougat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut. Yaj digs a right hand into Nougat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nougat's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj tries a body shot but Nougat blocks it.
Nougat lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nougat. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nougat scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Nougat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj. Nougat misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Nougat lands an uppercut. Nougat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nougat. Nougat blocking some punches.
Nougat misses with a short punch on the inside. Nougat misses with the head strike.
Nougat has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
A head punch on the inside from Nougat fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Nougat lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nougat. Nougat tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Nougat can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Nougat has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
#T2# Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nougat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nougat throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Nougat controls the action.
Yaj tries a body shot but Nougat blocks it.
Nougat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nougat. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Nougat uses good head movement to avoid it. Nougat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Nougat working aggressively here.
Nougat misses with a short punch on the inside. Nougat tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nougat tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Nougat fails to land. Yaj digs a right hand underneath Nougat's ribcage. Nougat let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Nougat misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Nougat controls his hands.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Nougat avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. Nougat swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj tries a body shot but Nougat blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nougat. Nougat misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nougat throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj. Nougat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nougat prevents a body shot from Yaj. Nougat scores with a nice hook to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Nougat.
Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj misses with some punches.
Nougat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nougat misses with a short punch on the inside. Yaj tries a body shot but Nougat blocks it.
Nougat working aggressively here.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nougat. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Nougat trying to control the position but instead, Yaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nougat into the cage.#BC2# Yaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nougat connects with a body shot. Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Nougat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ilya Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nougat throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Yaj tries to counter by closing the distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nougat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nougat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. 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 Norwegian Nougat will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nougat throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Yaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nougat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nougat throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Nougat ducks under a wild hook from Yaj. Yaj tries to clinch but Nougat is having none of it. Yaj misses with a straight left. Yaj looks to clinch and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nougat scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Yaj looks to move away, Nougat throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way. Nougat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice cross by Nougat. Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nougat. Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Nougat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yaj on the side of the head. Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nougat was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj. Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nougat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice cross by Yaj.#CL2# Yaj instigates a clinch. Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Nougat controls the action.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nougat tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nougat lands a right hand. Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Nougat misses with the head strike.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nougat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nougat tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj lands a right hand. Nougat misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nougat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norwegian Nougat has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Nougat.
Nougat misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Nougat. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Still in the clinch, Nougat scores with a nice short uppercut. Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nougat prevents a body shot from Yaj. Nougat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nougat misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Nougat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nougat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nougat lands a left hand.
A short left from Nougat. Yaj lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Nougat throws a head punch that misses. Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yaj pushes Nougat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nougat misses with some punches.
Nougat tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Nougat back against the cage. Yaj blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Nougat misses with the head strike.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nougat fails to land. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nougat throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nougat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nougat gets through Yaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nougat blocking some punches.
Nougat tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Nougat backwards. Nougat misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Nougat. Nougat prevents a body shot from Yaj. Nougat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nougat throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nougat can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norwegian Nougat dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Nougat throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj. Nougat throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range. Nougat misses the jab. Yaj works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# Yaj clinches. Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Nougat - that landed with a thud.
Nougat struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Nougat scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nougat is trying to stall.
Nougat misses with a body punch.
Nougat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nougat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Yaj effectively controlling the action here. Nougat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nougat. Nougat tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Nougat back against the cage. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nougat backwards. Nougat misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Yaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yaj connects with a jab.#ROC2# Nougat is rocked! Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Oh Nougat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ilya Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Yaj clinches up against the cage. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. Nougat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nougat looking to stall.
Yaj pushes Nougat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yaj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj pushes Nougat against the cage. Yaj is working some dirty boxing. Yaj pushes off with a quick right hook! Nougat goes down! Nougat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yaj moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Yaj! During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Yaj thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bulldogs at the Beach
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range. Shiba lands with a shot to the body. Shiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Shiba throws a big shot that misses. Yaj wants to counter the offense by Shiba and move into the clinch position. Shiba throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Shiba connects with a crisp jab. Yaj tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it. Shiba lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yaj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shiba. Shiba misses the jab. Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiba paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shiba throwing a counter right hand but Yaj manages to avoid it. Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Yaj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Yaj pushes Shiba up against the cage in a clinch. Shiba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiba works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Yaj is working Shiba over against the cage. Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Shiba. Shiba wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Shiba.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shiba. Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him. A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
#BC# Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Shiba has closed the distance and engaged Yaj in a clinch.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shiba tries to circle away but Yaj has him pinned against the cage. Shiba tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him. Yaj lands with a light punch inside. Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him. Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Shiba struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Shiba can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Shiba can't break the clinch.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiba pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Shiba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Shiba is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yaj presses Shiba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Shiba wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
Shiba tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Shiba. Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shiba or not. #T3# Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba. Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Shiba lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Shiba blocking some punches.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj has Shiba pressed against the cage, preventing Shiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Shiba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiba lands a nice shot to the body. Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shiba backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shiba. Shiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shiba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Still in the clinch, Shiba scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shiba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba. Shiba misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj digs a right hand into Shiba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiba's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Yaj. Shiba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Shiba misses with a body shot.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice uppercut lands for Shiba. That snapped Yaj's head back.
Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Yaj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shiba walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yaj drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shiba swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yaj's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiharu Shiba! Chiharu Shiba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Battleground by the Beach
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaj defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Yaj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hunt walks into a left hand. Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt misses with a left hand and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt with a poor takedown and Yaj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hunt fails with the takedown letting Yaj counter with a right hand. Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yaj's waist but Yaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side. Yaj lands a jab to the nose. Yaj with a hook.#ROC2# Hunt is rocked! Yaj punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Hunt has his takedown stuffed and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2# Yaj feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hunt sprawling to the canvas! Hunt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yaj finish him?!
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD# Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yaj's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. Hunt looking to pass the guard. Hunt seems to have got his legs back now. Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hunt pushing down on Yaj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yaj is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
Yaj is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yaj has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yaj sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB# Hunt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yaj is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Graham Hunt!
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Event:
Beach Fights 20
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yaj cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Walker with a hook. Walker throws a hook but Yaj blocks it. Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# Yaj gets a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker . Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch.
Yaj wants to clinch. Jab from Walker . This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2# It looks like Ilya Yaj has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yaj. Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL# Yaj clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage. Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walker s head. Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Walker tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Walker pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker . Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker 's elbow. Walker tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a body shot. Yaj tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj looking to stall.
Walker blocks a body shot from Yaj. Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker . Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. #T3##BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj. Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range. Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Walker misses with an uppercut. Yaj tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range. Yaj misses with a looping right. Yaj closes the distance and clinches up with Walker , looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yaj tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Walker scores with a decent looking hook. A punch combination from Yaj misses. Yaj tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj. Yaj misses the jab.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yaj tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. Yaj tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. Walker cracks Yaj on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yaj falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Yaj to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yaj! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Walker ! After winning the bout, Adam Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bonus Fight Night by the Beach
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Yaj. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a left to the body. Yaj scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ilya Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Yaj lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. Yaj connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands. Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Yaj. Yaj misses the shot to the body. Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Yaj with a hook. Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yaj defends it nicely. Yaj throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boi Johnson. Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yaj!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yaj finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #T3# Yaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson fails with the takedown and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yaj lands with a nice body punch. Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yaj finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw. Yaj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Yaj lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Yaj had a free shot at his head there.#TD2# Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yaj to the mat! Yaj manages to get full guard. Yaj wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
#REVR# Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Yaj wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A left lands for Yaj. Ilya Yaj is winning the standup battle so far. Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yaj scores with a nice strike. Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Yaj had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. Yaj goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Yaj scores with a nice strike. Yaj connects with a looping right hand.
Yaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaj lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ilya Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yaj cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head. Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Yaj lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Yaj rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
#BC# Yaj breaks from the clinch.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yaj's waist but Yaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boi Johnson.#T3# Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Johnson tries for a takedown but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Yaj cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4# Yaj lands with an overhand left. Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yaj is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Yaj circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yaj connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off. Yaj ducks down and throws a hook 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! Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj works Johnson's body with a nice hook. Yaj tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that second round. That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Johnson looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely. Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Johnson goes for a double leg but Yaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yaj continues to drive forward. Yaj digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Yaj. Yaj digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs. Yaj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# Yaj connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Yaj's guard. Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson. Johnson wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving. Yaj controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T3# Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Yaj lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boi Johnson. Johnson tries for a takedown but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Johnson misses with a takedown and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yaj punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj clearly takes that round. That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Nice cross by Yaj. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Johnson misses with a takedown attempt and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj. Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow. Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson with a poor takedown and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Yaj fights it but they end up in guard. Boi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Johnson wants to pass the guard but Yaj is keeping the position. Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Johnson trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom. Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Johnson passes Yaj's left leg - he's now in half guard. Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Yaj 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.#SUB2# Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yaj is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. Johnson throwing shots but Yaj is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Johnson not doing much here.
Yaj is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Yaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson. Yaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yaj defending well though. #T3# Johnson wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position. Ground and pound from Johnson. Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Yaj controlling the position well. Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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. Johnson trying to control from half guard but Yaj is working away. Johnson is taking a breather. Yaj says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Yaj throws a big shot that misses. Yaj connects with the punch. Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yaj won't be happy with that. Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ilya Yaj will probably get the nod. That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yaj slips a straight right by Johnson. Yaj jabs at Johnson's body.#T1# Yaj misses with a body shot.
Johnson feints the counter takedown. Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yaj lands a jab to the nose. Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Yaj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head. Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw. Yaj catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson misses with a left hand and Yaj counters with a straight right hand. Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj lands with a nice body punch. Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj. A jab from Yaj finds it's way through Johnson's defenses. #T3# Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2# Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Yaj is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Yaj's guard. Ilya Yaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Johnson trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom. Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4# Johnson is trying to control. Yaj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Johnson controlling the pace. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yaj defending well though. Johnson is nestled in close to Yaj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilya Yaj showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yaj, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:44 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:43 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Yaj! An out of breath Ilya Yaj 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:
Brayed by the Beach
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yaj circles away quickly and effectively. Yaj tries to counter with a clinch but Bruce shakes him off and moves away. Yaj cracks Bruce with an open hand slap. Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bruce tries to land a body kick#CL2# and Yaj counters by clinching up. Our sources have told us that Bruce has been working on his elbows in the gym. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce. Bruce tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage. Bruce throws a head punch that misses. Yaj prevents Bruce from breaking the clinch. A short right from Yaj. Yaj has Bruce pressed against the cage, preventing Bruce from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short left from Yaj. Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bruce wants to break free but Yaj has control.
Yaj presses Bruce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bruce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaj has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Yaj. Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Yaj lands an uppercut. Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaj lands a shot to the body. Bruce is breathing heavily. Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Yaj. Yaj lands a shot to the body. Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Bruce working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yaj lands a right hand. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj lands with a light punch inside. Yaj is working Bruce over against the cage. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Yaj has him pressed against the cage. Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Bruce is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce. Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch. Yaj presses Bruce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A shot in the inside from Yaj. Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce. Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yaj lands a body punch. Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yaj presses Bruce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Yaj lands with a left to the head. Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yaj lands a nice shot to the body. Yaj lands with a light punch inside. Yaj lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
#ROC2# Bruce is rocked! Yaj has Bruce pressed against the cage, preventing Bruce from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A shot in the inside from Yaj. Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruce or not. Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj lands a body punch. A right hand to the body from Yaj.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Yaj clinches up against the cage. Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. Bruce is trying to break free. Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment. Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Yaj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce. A short left from Yaj. Yaj lands with a right to the head. A short right from Yaj. Bruce is trying to break free. Ilya Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bruce's efforts to push away. Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head. Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2# Yaj breaks the clinch.
#T1# Yaj is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Yaj shuts the power down on Bruce. Lights out, game over! Yaj is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj! Our winner, Ilya Yaj, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1# A big right from Tibbers misses. Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Tibbers misses with a wild combination.
Tibbers throws the left hand but Yaj avoids the punch easily. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tibbers 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. Tibbers misses with an uppercut. Yaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Yaj moves into range and clinches up with Tibbers. Tibbers throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tibbers. Yaj pushes Tibbers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head. Yaj lands a nice uppercut. Tibbers wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yaj as Tibbers tries to tie him up. Yaj lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tibbers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Yaj cracks Tibbers with a nice body shot. Tibbers tries to pull guard but Yaj holds him up against the cage and eventually Tibbers drops back down to his feet.
Yaj digs a right hand underneath Tibbers's ribcage. Tibbers let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Tibbers backwards. Tibbers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tibbers tries to stall but Yaj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tibbers seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yaj as Tibbers tries to tie him up. Tibbers is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Good body shot from Yaj.
A shot in the inside from Yaj. A body shot lands from Yaj.
Tibbers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage. Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tibbers taking a breather. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Tibbers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tibbers backwards. #T2# Yaj lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tibbers backwards. Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tibbers. Tibbers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yaj pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annie Tibbers. Tibbers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Tibbers taking a breather. Tibbers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tibbers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch. Tibbers looks winded! Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Tibbers is rocked! Yaj digs a right hand into Tibbers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tibbers's gas tank. Tibbers is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him? Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yaj creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tibbers's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tibbers drops to his knees and Yaj pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Yaj! After winning the bout, Ilya Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Walker forces Yaj back against the cage and clinches. Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Walker . Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. A short left from Walker . Yaj prevents a body shot from Walker . Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker 's elbow. Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker throws a head punch that misses. Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Yaj tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside. Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj working aggressively here.
#T1# Yaj lands an uppercut. Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Walker misses with the head strike.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker . Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Yaj. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walker working aggressively here.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Walker working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker . Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Walker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker 's elbow. Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Yaj. #T3# Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker misses with some punches.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Walker . Walker prevents a body shot from Yaj. Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A short right from Yaj on the inside. Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. #BC2# Yaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A decent looking cross lands there for Walker . This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# Walker tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range. Yaj steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker . Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. Walker tries to clinch up. Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing. Walker slips a straight right by Yaj. Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Yaj takes the fight into the clinch. Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Walker lands a hook to the side of the head. Walker takes a shot to the head. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
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 Adam Walker will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Walker misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yaj doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Yaj moves into the clinch. Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. Walker scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head. Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Adam Walker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands a right hand. Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Yaj scores with a shoulder strike. Walker throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker . Yaj lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. A short right from Yaj on the inside. Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. A short left from Yaj. Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker takes a shot to the head. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Walker 's head. Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Walker .
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Walker throws a head punch that misses. Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker prevents a body shot from Yaj. Yaj looking to stall.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Walker lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. Walker lands a left hand.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker working aggressively here.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker . Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Walker takes a shot to the head. A short left from Walker . Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Walker throws a head punch that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker . Walker working aggressively here.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker . Yaj lands a nice uppercut. Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Walker 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. Walker looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range. Walker sets himself, and Yaj steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time. Walker throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Walker throws a body shot but no joy. Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj. Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Walker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yaj. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target. As Yaj tries to get set, Walker tries to push him back and clinch up but Yaj manages to avoid the attempt. Walker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Yaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj works on Walker 's body with a couple of short punches. Walker tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Walker tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage. Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yaj misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yaj tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Yaj lands a right hand. Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Walker .
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker . Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
A nice left hand lands by Walker .
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walker s head. Walker blocks a body shot from Yaj. Yaj presses Walker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Walker prevents a body shot from Yaj. Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj blocking some punches.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head. Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.#T4# A short right from Walker . 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! Walker blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
Walker blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj. Yaj pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Walker scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. Walker throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Yaj. Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yaj on the inside. Walker working aggressively here.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a body punch. Walker working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ilya Yaj. I think Yaj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ilya Yaj! After winning the bout, Ilya Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.#CL# Yaj closes the distance and clinches. Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head. #BC# Yaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yaj feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Yaj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Yaj gets a clinch. Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yaj to keep the fight standing. A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Yaj holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Yaj. Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yaj smiles and moves away.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt. Yaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Hunt has a takedown stuffed. Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaj defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Yaj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Yaj scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hunt tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.#SUB2# Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2# Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hunt is looking to control Yaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted? Yaj is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt. Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hunt working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2# Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yaj is aware though and is defending well. Yaj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Yaj is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hunt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yaj is looking to defend but Hunt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yaj! Hunt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yaj taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Graham Hunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Yaj closes the distance and pushes Seimens back into the cage.#BC2# Yaj breaks the clinch.
Ben Seimens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Seimens clinches up against the cage. Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seimenss head. Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yaj lands with a left to the head. Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Seimens throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Seimens misses with a short punch on the inside. Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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! Seimens misses with the head strike.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Seimens backwards. Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj works on Seimens's body with a couple of short punches. Seimens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Seimens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stalling in the clinch from Seimens.
#T1# Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Seimens working aggressively here.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Seimens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seimens backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seimens. Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seimens. Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seimenss head. Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut. Seimens misses with a hook from the clinch. Seimens misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Yaj. Seimens 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! Seimens trying to stall but Yaj improves his position.
Yaj blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seimens. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj gets through Seimens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##BC2# Yaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Yaj has managed to clinch.
Yaj digs a right hand underneath Seimens's ribcage. Seimens let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seimens takes a shot to the head. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seimens backwards. Yaj works on Seimens's body with a couple of short punches. Yaj is working Seimens over against the cage. Seimens is breathing heavily. Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seimens or not. Yaj lands with a right to the head. Yaj scores with a shoulder strike. Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# Seimens is rocked! A short right from Yaj. Oh Seimens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a left hand.
#T3# Seimens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seimens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. Seimens seems to have got his legs back now. Yaj presses Seimens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Seimens has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Seimens takes a shot to the head. Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Yaj. Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yaj scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Yaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj gets through Seimens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Seimens's head. Yaj lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a body shot. Seimens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# A body shot lands from Yaj.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A hook to the body from Yaj.
Yaj lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj. Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seimens or not. Yaj digs a right hand into Seimens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seimens's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yaj lands a body punch. Seimens letting Yaj take a breather here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yaj lands a nice uppercut. Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Yaj dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Yaj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Yaj moves into the clinch. Seimens swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. A body shot lands from Yaj.
Ilya Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yaj lands a shot to the body. Seimens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Seimens misses with some punches.
Seimens wants to stall.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike. Yaj lands a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seimens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yaj lands with a short shot to the head. Yaj lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Yaj. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Seimens backwards. Yaj lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Yaj lands a body punch. Yaj lands with a left to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seimens. A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a right to the head. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seimenss head. Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yaj lands an uppercut. Seimens tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
#TD2# Yaj gets a trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Seimens looking for submissions off his back. Yaj with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# Yaj is continuing to stall.#T3# If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Seimens tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Seimens missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yaj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Seimens is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Yaj gets a clinch. #T4# Seimens working aggressively here.
Seimens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Seimens takes a shot to the head. Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seimens backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Seimens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Seimens throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Yaj.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yaj gets through Seimens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yaj works on Seimens's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj lands an uppercut. Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Seimens with a big uppercut! Seimens tries to clinch up but Yaj pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Seimens to the mat! Seimens covers up and Yaj unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ilya Yaj! A victorious Ilya Yaj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1# Hunt dives in and grabs Yaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out. Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Yaj. Yaj digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Yaj thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Yaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt. Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donk. Yaj catches Hunt right on the button with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt tries for a takedown but Yaj circles away easily and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##TD2# Hunt gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2# Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yaj has escaped the position, nice work there. Hunt trying to control the position but Yaj is working away. #SUB2# Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yaj is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yaj is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yaj's legs. Hunt works to advance to full mount. Yaj defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Yaj tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yaj is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yaj is in real trouble.
Yaj rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB2# Hunt sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Yaj taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graham Hunt!
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