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Event:
RapidFC 35
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Browse.
Yu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Browse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Browse.
A head kick misses from Browse.
A shot to the liver by Yu. Beautiful body shot.
Browse tries a head kick but it misses.
Browse tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Yu.
Browse throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Yu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Browse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick by Browse misses
and Yu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Errol Browse has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Browse.
Browse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browse throws a head kick that misses
and Yu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu connects with a high kick.
Browse misses with a hook. Yu ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Browse throws a lazy head kick
enabling Yu to counter with a crisp jab.
Browse is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Browse.
Browse scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Browse misses
and as Browse loses concentration momentarily, Yu counters with a picture perfect head kick! Browse goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tank Yu!
Tank Yu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Yu moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmy tries to break the clinch but Yu is controlling the position.
Nurmy is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Yu is leaning against Nurmy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu lands a right hand.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmy up against the cage.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmy backwards.
Nurmy is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu digs a right hand underneath Nurmy's ribcage. Nurmy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Yu.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmy backwards.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmy backwards.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmy or not.
Nurmy looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Yu.
Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Yu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yu lands a right hand.
Nurmy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurmy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu throws an elbow that misses.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Abdul Nurmy has been cut.#T3#
Yu gets through Nurmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu pushes Nurmy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
Yu works on Nurmy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Yu.
Yu stalling.
Yu is leaning against Nurmy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Yu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Yu.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu working Nurmy over with knees to the body.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Yu.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu works on Nurmy's body with a couple of short punches.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Yu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Yu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Nurmy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yu lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmy seems unphased.
Nurmy darts in trying to clinch
and Nurmy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu wobbles Nurmy with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Yu dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Nurmy to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Yu!
Tank Yu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Hill.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hill as he connects with a hook.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu.
Yu unleashes a big counter combination but Hill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
A short uppercut from Hill.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Yu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu pushes off an throws an elbow but Hill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yu tries a knee to the head but Hill blocks it.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hill throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill scores with the left hand. Yu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Yu is out of range.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Yu.#T2#
Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Yu counters with a straight right hand.
Yu blocks a jab.
Yu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Yu's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Yu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yu manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Yu's guard.
Hill preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Yu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yu defend it? Hill steps over the head and cranks it - Yu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill 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:
PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Yataro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yataro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yataro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Yataro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu takes a shot to the head.
Yataro lands an uppercut.
Yataro scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Yu trying to stall but Yataro improves his position.
Yataro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yataro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yus head.
Yataro lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Yataro misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Yataro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu misses with some punches.
#TD#
Yataro jumps into guard, dragging Yu to the mat.
#T1#
Yu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yu trying to control but Yataro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yataro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yataro controlling Yu's posture.
Yataro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yu 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.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.#T2#
Yu wants to stand up but Yataro is controlling him.
Yataro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Yataro won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
Yu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yataro lands a couple of digs.
Yataro working some strikes from top position.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Yataro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yataro trying to control but Yu is working from the bottom.
Yataro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yataro chips away with some ground and pound.
Yu has momentary wrist control but Yataro slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Yu.
Yataro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yataro works over Yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro stands up over Yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Yataro working some strikes from top position.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yataro distracts Yu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yataro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu working a defensive guard but Yataro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yataro working the ground and pound.
Yataro is working Yu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.
Yataro cracks Yu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yu being controlled for a moment.
Yu taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Yataro throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yu closes the distance but Yataro moves to the side
and Yataro counters with a straight right hand.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu is looking to clinch.
Yataro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Yataro shoots in.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu tries to clinch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Yataro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yu's guard.#T1#
Yu wants to sweep but no luck.
Yataro 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.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yataro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yataro slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Yu.
Yataro winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yataro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Yu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Yu taking some punishment here, with Yataro in his half guard.
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro passes into side control, despite Yu's attempt to control the position.
Yu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yataro trying to control the position but Yu is working away.
Yataro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Yataro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yataro slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Yu.
Yataro looking to finish Yu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yu!
Yataro lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Yu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tank Yu has been cut.
Yu wants to control but Yataro is having none of it.
Yataro unloading with bombs!
Yu is still in real trouble! Can Yataro finish him?
Yu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yu tries to reverse the position but Yataro maintains control.
Yataro raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yataro around the waist but Yataro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yataro is the winner by TKO! Yataro jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
Takayama Yataro is the new featherweight champion!
Takayama Yataro 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:
PSE 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Yu leaves Dew Herbert Camacho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dew Herbert Camacho. #CL2#
Yu has closed the distance and engaged Dew Herbert Camacho in a clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Dew Herbert Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Yu lands a right hand.
Dew Herbert Camacho takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Dew Herbert Camacho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dew Herbert Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Yu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dew Herbert Camacho is breathing heavily.
Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Yu pushes Dew Herbert Camacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dew Herbert Camacho backwards.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Dew Herbert Camacho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dew Herbert Camacho avoids the elbow strike from Yu, against the cage.
Dew Herbert Camacho is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dew Herbert Camacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Dew Herbert Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Dew Herbert Camacho.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Dew Herbert Camacho's head.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dew Herbert Camacho backwards.
Dew Herbert Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dew Herbert Camacho wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Dew Herbert Camacho.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Yu.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dew Herbert Camachos head.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dew Herbert Camacho up against the cage.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dew Herbert Camacho has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Yu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dew Herbert Camacho looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu.
#T4#
Yu digs a right hand underneath Dew Herbert Camacho's ribcage. Dew Herbert Camacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dew Herbert Camacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yu is defending well.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dew Herbert Camachos head.
Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu stalls.
Yu stalling.
Yu stalling against the cage.
Dew Herbert Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Dew Herbert Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Yu.
Yu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dew Herbert Camacho with a big uppercut! Dew Herbert Camacho tries to clinch up but Yu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dew Herbert Camacho to the mat! Dew Herbert Camacho covers up and Yu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Yu!
Tank Yu is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Tank Yu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
New York RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Yu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giovanni.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Yu has been cut.
Giovanni throws a body punch but Yu moves out of range.
Giovanni scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Yu closes the distance and clinches.
Yu prevents Giovanni from breaking the clinch.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu has Giovanni pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Yu.
Yu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giovanni.
#T1#
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Yu is struggling to control the position.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Giovanni looking for a takedown.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giovanni up against the cage.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giovannis head.
A short right from Yu.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Giovanni tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Giovanni gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yu regains guard.
#T2#
Yu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Giovanni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yu 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.
Giovanni is in close to Yu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yu is pulling down on Giovanni's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Yu has his foot on Giovanni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giovanni works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yu looking for subs off his back but Giovanni has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giovanni connects with a nice short shot to Yu's temple. #T3#
Giovanni slips a nice elbow through Yu's hands, connecting with Yu's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Yu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Giovanni is trying to work for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu wants to control but Giovanni is keeping busy.
Yu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Giovanni winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giovanni scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Yu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Giovanni wants to work for an arm triangle but Yu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Giovanni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Giovanni tries to stand and escape but Yu actually recovers to full guard.
Giovanni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giovanni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Yu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovanni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovanni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu has a closed guard, preventing Giovanni from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donatello Giovanni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Yu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Giovanni shoots in for a double leg but Yu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovanni throws a right and a left that Yu avoids nicely.
Giovanni misses with a few strikes there.
Yu is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but Yu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Giovanni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yu after a bit of a struggle.
Tank Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Giovanni.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giovannis head.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Yu gets underhooks to prevent Giovanni's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Giovanni can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu stalls.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Yu is stalling here.
Giovanni wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Giovanni is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Giovanni's head.
Giovanni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Giovanni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Yu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Giovanni wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Giovanni takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giovanni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yu is defending well.
Yu stalling.
Giovanni fails to pull guard.
Giovanni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Giovanni is breathing heavily.
Giovanni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Giovanni tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Giovanni's head. #T3#
Yu lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovanni can do to turn this around?
Yu pushes Giovanni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu is pressed up against the cage. Giovanni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yu down to the mat. Yu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giovanni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Yu darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the cage.
Giovanni wants to break free but Yu has control.
Giovanni takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giovanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Yu as the two fighters clinch.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tank Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giovanni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu digs a right hand underneath Giovanni's ribcage. Giovanni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu pushes Giovanni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Giovanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Yu rushes Giovanni and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Yu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Yu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yu drives through and clinches with Giovanni against the cage.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giovanni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yu is pushing Giovanni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giovanni is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Giovanni avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giovanni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Giovanni is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.
Yu has Giovanni pushed against the cage.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Yu rushes Giovanni and presses him up against the cage.
Yu gets underhooks to prevent Giovanni's takedown attempt.
Tank Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Giovanni.
Yu is leaning against Giovanni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Yu.
#T2#
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giovanni tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu gets through Giovanni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu just leaning against Giovanni, taking a breather.
A short left from Yu.
Yu lands an elbow just above Giovanni 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giovanni has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a right hand.
Giovanni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yu pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Yu instigates a clinch. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu taking a breather.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giovanni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu gets through Giovanni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yu 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Yu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Yu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Donatello Giovanni stepped up to the mic, saying 'Really?'.
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PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Yu moves into the clinch.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
#T1#
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Strdoza pulls guard. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Yu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yu has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Yu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yu throwing strikes from guard but Strdoza blocks nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu's guard. #REVR#
Yu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strdoza being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu, not yet.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Yu keeps moving. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yu holds on and takes a little breather.
Strdoza won't allow Yu to sweep him here. #SU#
Strdoza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yu, up you get! #CL2#
Yu rushes Strdoza and presses him up against the cage.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.#T4#
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yu prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Yu.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yu stalls.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Yu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Yu darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu is working Strdoza over against the cage.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu is stalling here.
Yu is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yu tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Yu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Yu instigates a clinch.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yu.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Yu.
Yu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but Strdoza blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Yu has Strdoza pushed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu working aggressively here.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Strdoza fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Strdoza jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yu tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Yu.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Yu cracks Strdoza with a nice body shot.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Yu lands a left hand.
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
Yu stalling.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Yu clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Yu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Strdoza gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch.
Strdoza jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Tank Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu digs a right hand into Strdoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strdoza's gas tank.
A short left from Yu.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Yu just leaning against Strdoza, taking a breather.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strdoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yu has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
#T2#
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yu.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Yu pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank Yu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A short uppercut from Yu.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
A hook to the body from Yu.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu stalling the fight.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Yu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yu 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Yu!
A very excited looking Tank Yu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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