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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
HeavyWeight rushes Yaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HeavyWeight lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from HeavyWeight - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from HeavyWeight fails to land.
HeavyWeight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by HeavyWeight as Yaj tries to tie him up.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.#T1#
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HeavyWeight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
HeavyWeight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HeavyWeight lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HeavyWeight lands with a right to the head.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
HeavyWeight works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
HeavyWeight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on HeavyWeight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
HeavyWeight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HeavyWeight working aggressively here.
HeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
HeavyWeight blocking some punches.
HeavyWeight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
#T3##BC#
Yaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from HeavyWeight misses. #CL#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
HeavyWeight misses with the head strike.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
HeavyWeight scores with a shoulder strike.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands with a right to the head.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
HeavyWeight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from HeavyWeight. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as HeavyWeight controls his hands.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy HeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
HeavyWeight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but HeavyWeight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
HeavyWeight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj slips a jab from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
HeavyWeight lands with a short shot to the head.
HeavyWeight misses with some punches.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
HeavyWeight tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HeavyWeight.
A short right from HeavyWeight on the inside.
HeavyWeight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as HeavyWeight controls the action.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from HeavyWeight fails to land.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from HeavyWeight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HeavyWeight.#CUT2#
It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, HeavyWeight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with some punches.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from HeavyWeight in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands a body shot.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not.
A short uppercut from HeavyWeight. #KD2#
HeavyWeight drops Yaj onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yaj is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!#T3#
HeavyWeight pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Yaj out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy HeavyWeight!
After winning the bout, Heavy HeavyWeight 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:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Yaj on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaliy Mitin has been cut.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Mitin goes for a takedown attempt but Yaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Yaj.
Mitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitin manages to avoid it.
Mitin tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
Yaj tries to clinch there but Mitin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Mitin moved out of range nicely.
Mitin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitin throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Yaj there.
Mitin misses the jab.#T1#
Yaj misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Mitin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yaj won't be happy with that.
Mitin working away.
Mitin lands some shots froms side control.
Yaj taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mitin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yaj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yaj is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yaj can't do much from the bottom here.
Yaj is not content to let Mitin control the position.
Yaj wants to control but Mitin postures up.#T2#
Yaj parries the strikes from Mitin easily there. Mitin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Yaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitin lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mitin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mitin scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj is not content to let Mitin control the position.
Mitin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
The ground and pound from Mitin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mitin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mitin working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
Mitin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Mitin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yaj is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yaj is avoiding damage well.
Yaj is looking to regain half guard here but Mitin keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mitin scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Mitin cracks Yaj with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yaj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitin grinds an elbow into Yaj's temple. #SUB#
Mitin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mitin cracks Yaj with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Mitin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Mitin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaliy Mitin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.#CL2#
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitin goes for a takedown attempt but Yaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitin circles away.
#CL2#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
A short left from Yaj.
Mitin tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Mitin is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj is working Mitin over against the cage.
Yaj works on Mitin's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Mitin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Vitaliy Mitin's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
Sly Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Mitin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yaj after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Mitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitin backwards. #ROC2#
Mitin is rocked!#CUT2#
Vitaliy Mitin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yaj unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mitin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yaj is unloading with more strikes now! Mitin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Yaj!
After winning the bout, Sly 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: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Clegg tries to land a front kick but Yaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clegg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaj as he avoids it easily.
Clegg dives in and grabs Yaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes down on Clegg's head and hops out.#TD2#
Clegg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yaj sprawls well initially but Clegg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clegg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clegg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Clegg 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 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arslan Clegg!
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Event:
Beach Fights 35
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deadly counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deadly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Yaj with a hook.
Yaj moves to clinch but Deadly breaks away
and Deadly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Deadly counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Deadly counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaj! Deadly lets Yaj back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Yaj is rocked!
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!
Deadly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deadly misses with a body shot.
Deadly swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.#T1#
A big right from Deadly misses.
Yaj misses with a double jab
and Deadly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deadly throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Deadly counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deadly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Deadly jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deadly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deadly is fending him off so far but Yaj persists. Nope, Deadly circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Deadly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yaj.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
enabling Deadly to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Deadly has closed the distance and engaged Yaj in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Deadly - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Deadly lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sly Yaj's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Deadly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deadly struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Deadly misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deadly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deadly.
Deadly misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadly.
Deadly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Deadly.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deadly throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deadly's elbow.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deadly blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadly blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Deadly backwards.
Deadly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deadly tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Deadly back against the cage.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deadly.
Deadly misses with some punches.
Yaj cracks Deadly with a nice body shot.
Deadly blocking some punches.
Deadly misses with a body punch.
Deadly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deadly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Deadly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Deadly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deadly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deadly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Yaj works on Deadly's body with a couple of short punches.
Deadly blocks an uppercut.
Yaj cracks Deadly with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deadly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj pushes Deadly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deadly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Deadly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Deadly has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Deadly working aggressively here.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Deadly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deadly's elbow.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Deadly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Deadly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sly Yaj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Yaj clinches.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadly can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Deadly struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Deadly lands a body shot.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Deadly is working Yaj over against the cage.
Deadly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Deadly misses with a body punch.
Deadly lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Deadly.
Deadly is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deadly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaj is breathing heavily.
Deadly lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadly.
Deadly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deadly lands an uppercut.#T1#
Deadly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Deadly.
Deadly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Deadly.
Deadly pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deadly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deadly lands a body shot.
Deadly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deadly lands a body shot.
Deadly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deadly can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Deadly blocking some punches.
Deadly presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deadly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deadly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deadly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Deadly is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadly.
#T2#
Deadly lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj being controlled against the cage.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadly lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Deadly.
Deadly digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Deadly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Deadly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deadly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Deadly lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Deadly.
Deadly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Deadly lands a body shot.
Deadly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Deadly.
Ron Deadly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deadly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Deadly finish him?
Deadly pushes Yaj against the cage and as Yaj bounces back, Deadly cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Deadly follows up with more strikes but Yaj was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly 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:
Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rasputin has managed to clinch.
Rasputin is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasputin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin lands a body punch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Yaj breaks from the clinch.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rasputin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yaj, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Yaj misses with some punches.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. #BC2#
Yaj breaks from the clinch.
Yaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rasputin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank.
Yaj looks winded!
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Rasputin is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rasputin lands an uppercut.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Rasputin works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
#T3#
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Yaj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Rasputin.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Rasputin tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofei Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sly Yaj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rasputin lands with a good body shot.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Rasputin drops Yaj with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yaj looks back up at him and smiles so Rasputin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yaj throws a jab when Rasputin was well out of range.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rasputin thinking.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Rasputin lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Yaj - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rasputin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timofei Rasputin!
In his post fight interview, Timofei Rasputin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Beach, Please!
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Yaj throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bravo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bravo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yaj dodges the ground and pound from Bravo.
Bravo working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
Bravo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
Bravo cracks Yaj with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo tries to score with some ground and pound. Yaj controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Bravo is working Yaj over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bravo lands a few punches from side control.
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bravo connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Bravo.
Bravo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bravo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends.
Bravo lands an elbow.
Bravo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Yaj parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Bravo looks up at the clock and then as Yaj takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bravo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo cracks Yaj with a big right hand but Yaj just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaj takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bravo scoring with punches from side control.
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yaj takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yaj parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Yaj is not content to let Bravo control the position.
An elbow from Bravo crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Bravo is chipping away with strikes.
Bravo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bravo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Bravo throws an elbow but Yaj slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bravo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yaj!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bravo controlling from mount.
Bravo with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bravo! Yaj is hurt baaadly! Bravo is firing away with more strikes - Yaj is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking John Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Beach Fights 20
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bravo shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Yaj against the cage but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bravo takes one on the button.
Bravo misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Yaj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bravo! Yaj lets Bravo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bravo off his feet! Bravo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sly Yaj!
Sly Yaj is the new heavyweight champion!
Sly Yaj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj thuds a left hand into Dickinson's body.
Yaj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickinson looks for a takedown but Yaj sprawls well.#CL#
Yaj drives through and clinches with Dickinson against the cage.
Dickinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dickinson looks winded!
Yaj lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj throws a big uppercut that drops Dickinson! More strikes from Yaj and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dickinson lies dazed against the cage as Yaj celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Yaj!
An out of breath Sly 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Un looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Un.#CL#
Yaj pushes Un up against the cage in a clinch.
Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Un's efforts to push away.
Un working hard to break the clinch.
Un can't break the clinch.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj prevents Un from breaking the clinch.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Un looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yaj keeps control of Un as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yaj has Un pressed against the cage, preventing Un from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj has Un pressed against the cage, preventing Un from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj pushes Un back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Un has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yaj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Un is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Un backwards. #T1#
Un is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Un has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Un backwards.
Un wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Un backwards.
Un looks winded!
Un looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Un is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position.
Yaj lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Un is rocked!
Yaj lands a big right hand that drops Un! The killer instinct kicks in and Yaj finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yaj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Yaj!
A relieved looking Sly Yaj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Un misses with an uppercut.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Yaj has closed the distance and engaged Un in a clinch.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Un tries to circle away but Yaj has him pinned against the cage.
Yaj has Un pressed against the cage, preventing Un from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Un's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Un backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Un is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position.
Yaj pushes Un back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj digs a right hand into Un's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Un's gas tank.
Un is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Un looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Yaj.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. #T1#
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Un backwards.
Yaj lands a shot to the body.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj pushes Un back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Yaj.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Un backwards.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Un backwards.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
Un is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Un.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Un is rocked!
Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Un is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands a big right hand that drops Un! The killer instinct kicks in and Yaj finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yaj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Yaj!
During a confident post fight interview, Sly Yaj thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.
Kowalski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Yaj's body.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalski throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yaj rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Yaj clinches up against the cage.
Yaj keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kowalski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Yaj trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yaj into the cage.
Yaj pushes Kowalski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Yaj has him pinned against the cage.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yaj up against the cage.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Yaj darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski looking to stall.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalski or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Yaj dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Yaj gets a clinch.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. #BC#
Yaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frank Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
#T1#
Yaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?#CL#
Yaj closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Sly Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Kowalski stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yaj as Kowalski tries to tie him up.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
Kowalski trying to stall but Yaj improves his position.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Kowalski.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Yaj tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3##CL#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
A short left from Yaj.
Yaj tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj lands a right hand. #T4#
Yaj lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Yaj dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Kowalski misses with a kick to the body.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj jabs Kowalski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Yaj slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a good body shot.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kowalski is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks. #T1#
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Yaj lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalski misses the target.
Yaj wants to clinch.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Yaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Kowalski misses. #T2#
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yaj digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Frank Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Kowalski's head back.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
#T3#
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Yaj checks a leg kick nicely.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sly Yaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yaj checks the leg kick.#CL#
Yaj pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Kowalski is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski is trying to stall.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Kowalski. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Yaj rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Kowalski.
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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Yaj!
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