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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Powers throws a head kick but Yang moves out of range.
Yang attempts a counter takedown but Powers avoids it well and moves away.
Powers throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Yang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Powers kicks Yang off and gets to his feet.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Yang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Yang on that attempt.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yang defends it well.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yang as he avoids it easily.
Powers punishes Yang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as Powers shoots in.
Mathew Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yang shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Yang ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Yang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Powers kicks Yang off and gets back to his feet.
Yang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Powers drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
#BC#
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Powers has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
Powers has had enough of the clinch but Yang keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Powers.
Powers is stalling here.
#TD#
Yang pulls guard.
Powers content to stall in guard here.
Yang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers. #T2#
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers won't allow Yang to sweep him here.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Powers tries to bum rush Yang with a series of wild strikes but Yang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powers somewhat.#CL2#
Powers clinches.
Powers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Yang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powers is defending well.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Yang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers tries to land knees in the clinch but Yang avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Powers drags the fight down to the ground.
Powers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Powers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Yang on that attempt. #CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Yang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Yang just leaning against Powers, taking a breather.
Powers gets underhooks to prevent Yang's takedown attempt.
Yang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yang trying to control the position but instead, Powers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yang into the cage.#TD#
Yang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Powers stands and throws Yang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Powers stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Powers pushes Yang up against the cage in a clinch.
Yang has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Yang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powers throws a chopping leg kick but Yang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yang feinted with a counter takedown.
Powers throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Yang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Powers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers looks for a takedown but Yang sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Powers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mathew Yang has been cut.#CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Yang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yang tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Yang drops back down to his feet.
Powers controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Yang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yang is trying to break free.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Yang sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers fails with the takedown.
Yang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yang tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Yang will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Powers with that takedown attempt.
Yang has a takedown stuffed.
Yang leaves Powers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yang shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Yang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powers has managed to clinch.
Yang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Yang is controlling him.
Powers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yang is defending well.
Yang fails to pull guard.
Powers wants to get back to striking at distance but Yang won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yang prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
Powers is working for takedown but Yang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Powers jumps guard.
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers controlling the position.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yang defends well.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yang trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Yang wants to stand but Powers is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yang or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad. #T3##CL2#
Powers has managed to clinch.
Yang jumps guard but Powers stands there with Yang around his waist. Yang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yang tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yang defends well and Powers ends up having to push Yang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Powers clinches. #TD2#
Powers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yang wants to stand and escape but instead Powers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Powers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers won't allow Yang to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Powers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Yang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Scorpion.
Yang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Scorpion has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
The Scorpion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks The Scorpion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Scorpion prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
The Scorpion decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Scorpion dives in for a single leg takedown but Yang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mathew Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd The Scorpion.#CL#
Yang clinches.
The Scorpion tries to pull guard but Yang won't allow it.
The Scorpion misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##TD#
Yang jumps guard.
#SUB#
Yang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Scorpion works over Yang with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
The Scorpion stands up and waves to Yang to follow him. #CL2#
The Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
#TD2#
The Scorpion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Scorpion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Yang gets to his feet. The Scorpion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
The Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Yang pulls The Scorpion into guard.
The Scorpion showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The Scorpion trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
The Scorpion postures up.
Yang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Scorpion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Scorpion preventing the sweep.
The Scorpion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Yang has a closed guard, preventing The Scorpion from standing up. #SU2#
The Scorpion gets to his feet - Yang follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Yang tries to pull guard but The Scorpion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Scorpion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
The Scorpion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Scorpion stalling.
Yang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Scorpion scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The Scorpion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Scorpion trying to control from half guard but Yang is working away. #SUB2#
The Scorpion is working for a kimura but Yang is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The Scorpion is trying to work for a kimura but Yang is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Scorpion trying to control the action but Yang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syd The Scorpion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yang, pushing him back against the cage.
The Scorpion lands a body punch. #TD2#
The Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yang is one step ahead there.
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
The Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Scorpion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yang chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Yang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
The Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yang scoring with some ground and pound.
Yang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yang. #SU#
Yang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
The Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Scorpion is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
The Scorpion swings around for an armbar but Yang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Scorpion's guard.
Yang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Scorpion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Scorpion has momentary wrist control but Yang slips an elbow through the middle.
Yang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yang throwing strikes from guard but The Scorpion blocks nicely.
The Scorpion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yang trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Scorpion is tightening it up a little... Yang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yang taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Scorpion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Syd The Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Syd The Scorpion 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 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Yang blocks a head kick by Agaev.
Yang tries to counter with a takedown but Agaev is quick to defend against it.
Agaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mathew Yang has been cut.
Yang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agaev sprawls well. Agaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yang gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Agaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Agaev cracks Yang with an open hand slap.
Agaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev leaves Yang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agaev fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Agaev has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD#
Yang pulls guard successfully.
Yang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yang's guard.
Agaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Agaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agaev on the ground.
Agaev controlling from the top position.
Yang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agaev.
Agaev is looking to stand up but Yang won't let him.
Agaev throws an elbow that misses. Yang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agaev's guard. Nice move by Yang!#REVR#
Yang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Agaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yang is controlling him.
Agaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang prevents Agaev from getting back to his feet.
Agaev keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
Yang works over Agaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Agaev wants to get back to his feet but Yang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Agaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yang.
Agaev punching to the body, from the bottom.
Yang won't allow Agaev to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Agaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL2#
Agaev darts in and clinches Yang up against the cage.
Yang tries to pull guard but Agaev won't allow it.
Agaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Yang breaks the clinch.
Yang misses with a takedown attempt - Agaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agaev misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agaev.
Yang gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Yang tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Agaev is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Yang buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Yang!! Yang is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Agaev throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramzan Agaev!
Ramzan Agaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Yang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yang shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wrapped closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yang quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Yang manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Wrapped closes the distance and clinches.
Yang jumps guard but Wrapped stands there with Yang around his waist. Yang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrapped should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yang is trying to pull guard but Wrapped has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang tries to pull guard but Wrapped won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrapped wants to take the fight to the mat but Yang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wrapped walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrapped is defended easily by Yang.#T1##KD2#
Wrapped lands a big head kick that sends Yang tumbling to the mat! Wrapped takes a step backwards and waves Yang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Yang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mathew Yang has been cut.#CL2#
Wrapped has managed to clinch.
Oh Yang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Wrapped escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Yang tries to keep at a distance but Wrapped has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrapped is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wrapped is pressed up against the cage. Yang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrapped down to the mat. Wrapped avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wrapped feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Yang collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gift Wrapped!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Yang goes down and covers up as Santiago starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Santiago!
Dodong Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Yang.
Santiago has Yang pressed against the cage, preventing Yang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago has Yang pressed against the cage, preventing Yang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santiago is defending well.
Yang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santiago to keep the fight standing.
Yang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yang is trying to pull guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
Santiago is stalling here.
Yang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yang dives in and grabs Santiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Yang's head and hops out.
Santiago misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Yang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Yang won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Santiago trying to strike off his back.
Yang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Yang gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Yang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yang counters with a nice uppercut.
Santiago misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Santiago clinches.
Yang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2##TD2#
Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Yang trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yang won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Yang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Santiago is working an open guard so Yang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ace Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Yang blocks the leg kick.
Yang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Santiago drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
Yang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yang is breathing heavily.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
Santiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Santiago rushes Yang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yang tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Santiago moves into the clinch.
Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yang jumps guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Santiago has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
#T4#
Yang tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santiago is defending well.
Yang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yang is trying to pull guard but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Yang looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Santiago 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.
Ace Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Santiago pushes Yang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Santiago clinches up with Yang and pushes him back against the cage.
Yang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yang has had enough of the clinch but Santiago keeps him there for the moment.
Yang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago slowing the pace effectively.
Santiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Santiago's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Santiago lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yang jumps guard but Santiago stands there with Yang around his waist. Yang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santiago. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Yang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yang somewhat.#CL#
Yang gets a clinch. #T2#
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yang is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yang tries to pull guard but Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Yang drops back down to his feet.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santiago walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yang shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yang avoids the head kick by Santiago.
#CL2#
Santiago takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yang goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Santiago has Yang up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Santiago drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mathew Yang has been cut.#TD2#
Santiago jumps guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Yang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yang lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Yang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yang was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.#CL#
Yang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Yang gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
Yang working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yang lands strikes from half guard.
Yang working Santiago over with strikes.
Yang 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.
Santiago wants to improve his position but Yang is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Yang'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Yang shoots in.
Yang moves out of range of the body kick.
Yang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Santiago throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Yang counters with a takedown into side control.
Santiago can't do much from the bottom here.
Yang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Yang slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang is putting a hurting on Santiago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yang lands a nice forearm strike.
Yang trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Yang landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santiago is trying to get back to his feet.
Yang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yang working the head and body with strikes.
Yang trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Yang scoring with punches and elbows. #SU#
Yang stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Santiago instigates a clinch.
Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santiago stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Santiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago taking a breather.
Yang is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yang jumps guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yang's face.
#T3##TD2#
Santiago jumps guard.
Santiago trying to control the position.
Yang landing some decent shots from guard.
Yang works over Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Yang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Yang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yang shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yang tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
Yang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
Yang avoids the body shot from Santiago.
#T4##CL2#
Santiago has Yang up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Yang tries to pull guard but Santiago forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yang tries to pull guard but Santiago forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ace Santiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Yang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ace Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago swings for the body but Yang moves out of range.
Yang feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yang is out of range and Santiago settles back down. #CL2#
Santiago moves into the clinch.
Yang is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santiago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Noneya gets a clinch.
Yang is working for takedown but Noneya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noneya prevents Yang from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Noneya pulls Yang into guard.
Noneya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yang is controlling him.
Yang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yang throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noneya wants to sweep but no luck.
Yang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yang wants to control from the top but Noneya keeps moving.
Noneya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
Yang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noneya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Noneya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yang throws a big right hand that misses.
Yang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Noneya being controlled here, momentarily.
Noneya is trying to keep Yang in close.
Yang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noneya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yang 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.
Noneya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but Noneya has wrist control.
Yang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noneya trying to strike off his back.
Yang trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
Yang cracks Noneya with a solid left hand.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but Noneya has wrist control.
Yang controlling from the top position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yang throwing strikes from guard but Noneya blocks nicely.
Noneya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Noneya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yang moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Yang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noneya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Noneya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noneya passes Yang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noneya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Noneya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yang defends it well.
Noneya is just content to waste time from the top position. Yang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yang is trying to control the position but Noneya postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Yang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yang has control of Noneya's left arm, preventing Noneya from doing any damage.
Yang is breathing heavily.
Noneya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Noneya looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Noneya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yang to the mat! Yang manages to get full guard.
Noneya pushes down on Yang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noneya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Noneya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noneya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noneya somewhat.#CL2#
Noneya has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
Yang wants a takedown.
Yang wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Yang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noneya tries to pull guard but Yang holds him up against the cage and eventually Noneya drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang tries to pull guard but Noneya holds him up against the cage and eventually Yang drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Noneya wants the takedown. Yang is fighting it off but Noneya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yang's guard against the cage.#T1#
Noneya pushes down on Yang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noneya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noneya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yang working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Yang is looking for a triangle but Noneya pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noneya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yang's guard.
Noneya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Yang trying to control here.
Noneya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Noneya. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Noneya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Noneya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noneya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noneya's back!#T3#
Yang lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Noneya.
Noneya is in bad spot here.
Yang missing with strikes from the back.
Jake Noneya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yang missing with strikes from the back.
Yang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Yang lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
You can see the frustration on Noneya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Noneya is still trying to improve position.
Yang scores with strikes from the back.
Noneya tries to roll but Yang sticks to his back.
Yang wants to control but Noneya is keeping busy.
Yang is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Noneya. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Noneya is keeping busy.
Yang misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Yang is working the ground and pound. Can Noneya escape?
Yang is punishing Noneya with some ground and pound.
Noneya looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yang.
Noneya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Noneya trying to control the action but Yang just sinks the hooks in.
Noneya tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yang landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yang throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Noneya!
Noneya grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Yang throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Noneya turns into Yang and is now in his guard.
Noneya passes Yang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Yang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noneya.
As Noneya tries to get set, Yang tries to push him back and clinch up but Noneya manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Noneya.
Noneya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noneya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yang is fending him off so far but Noneya persists. Nope, Yang circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathew Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Noneya.
Noneya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yang's waist but Yang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noneya off to one side. #TD#
Yang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noneya quickly recovers to half guard.
Yang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Noneya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yang trying to control from half guard but Noneya is working away.
Yang working the head and body with strikes.
Yang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Noneya.
Yang drops an elbow to the side of Noneya's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Noneya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yang wants to stand but Noneya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yang postures up.
Yang distracts Noneya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yang with a nice head shot there.
Yang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yang trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
Yang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yang with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Yang trying to control the position from guard on top but Noneya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noneya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Noneya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yang's guard. #REVB#
Noneya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noneya stands and throws Yang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noneya is looking to take a break and control but Yang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noneya's best efforts.
Noneya wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.
Noneya is thwarting Yang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Noneya is controlling the pace.
Noneya is keen to just control but Yang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noneya pulls his head out easily.
Yang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Noneya stalling.
Let's hope that Noneya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noneya is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Noneya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yang.#TD2#
Noneya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yang quickly recovers to half guard.
Yang is trying to maintain the position but Noneya is very close to passing his half guard.
Yang is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noneya passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Noneya.
I think Noneya 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Noneya!
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