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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Yang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bullock sprawls well initially but Yang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yang 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.#SUB2#
Yang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang controlling the action here.#T1#
Bullock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bullock wants to improve his position but Yang is controlling well.
Yang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bullock wants to improve his position but Yang is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bullock actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bullock pushes Yang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bullock manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bullock rushes Yang and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Yang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3#
Yang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bullock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bullock clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Yang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bullock has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Yang has Bullock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bullock tumbling to the mat - Yang dives into Bullock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Yang 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.#T1#
Bullock wants to control the position but Yang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yang controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Yang is looking for a kimura but Bullock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yang to get the leverage.
Bullock tries to roll over but Yang keeps him under control.
Yang trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yang is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Yang not doing much here.
#SUB#
Bullock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yang showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Yang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Yang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Yang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Yang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yang prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Bullock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock is looking for a sweep.
Yen Yang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bullock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Yang is taking a breather. Bullock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Yang feints and as Bullock raises his hands in defense, Yang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Bullock wants to sweep here but Yang controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bullock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yang defends it easily.
Yang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Bullock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Yang lands a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ronald Bullock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yen Yang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Yang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yang 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Yang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Vasquez there.#TD#
Vasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez postures up in Yang's guard and throws a big left but Yang blocks it.
Vasquez throws an elbow that misses. Yang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasquez's guard. Nice move by Yang!#REVB#
Yang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang won't allow Vasquez to sweep him here. #T1#
Yang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yang forces his way into half guard.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yang controlling the pace.
Vasquez is looking to escape.
Vasquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Vasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yang, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Yang.
Yang tries for a takedown but Vasquez manages to get underhooks.
Yang is working for takedown but Vasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cleo Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yen Yang.
Yang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Vasquez manages to pull guard.
Yang slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vasquez.
Yang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yang is thwarting Vasquez's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Yang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yang controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cleo Vasquez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Vasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yang!
Vasquez working away.#SUB#
Vasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Vasquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vasquez's guard! Nice work there by Yang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Let's hope that Yang 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.
Vasquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yen Yang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yang passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Yang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yang is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Yang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet but Yang is dominant here and he's now got Vasquez's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Yang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Vasquez has Yang up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Vasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yang regains guard.
#ES2#
Yang wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Yang gets tackled into the cage by Vasquez. Vasquez maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Vasquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Yang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yang in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep. Yang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well. #SUB2#
Yang seems to be working for a kimura but Vasquez defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yang in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yang.
Yet more stalling tactics from Yang.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Vasquez shoots in and bounces Yang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yen Yang.
I think Yang 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yen Yang!
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