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Event:
STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# A cross from Yalixqua lands. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it. Machida misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one. Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Machida misses with a straight left. Machida throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida slips under a jab. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Machida down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida. Yalixqua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Machida walks into a left hand. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu in the buildup to the fight. Machida throws a wild body kick that Yalixqua sees coming a mile off.#T1# Machida throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut! Yalixqua slips a jab from Machida. Machida throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua misses with a left hand enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow. Machida throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A good leg kick by Machida. #T2# Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Machida misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua feinted there with a counter leg kick. Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Machida keeps Yalixqua at a distance using the push kick. Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Machida looks to throw a body kick and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Machida throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing. Machida misses with a looping left. Yalixqua lands a jab to the head.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machida walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Yalixqua doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Machida misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. As Machida backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Machida. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machida cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yalixqua fails to land with a series of punches.
Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Machida throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.#T1# Machida misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily. Machida misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua tried to counter with a leg kick but Machida avoided it. Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chinza Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machida looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Machida throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida. Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machida just manages to avoid it. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards. Machida throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yalixqua misses the body punch and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily. A big right from Yalixqua misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Yalixqua's side. A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
Machida checks the leg kick. And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Yalixqua manages to step out the way in time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chinza Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Machida.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Machida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Machida cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua delivers a nice body kick. Machida avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Machida misses with a looping left. Yalixqua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Machida lands with a right hand. A low kick from Yalixqua misses and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Machida thows a left - swing and a miss! Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua walks into a jab. Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Machida throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.#CL# Yalixqua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the cage. #BC2# Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Machida. Machida connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. Machida needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. 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! Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab. Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Machida defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it. Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua tries to land a body kick and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machida checks a leg kick nicely. Machida defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Machida throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily. Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Yalixqua misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back. Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Machida misses with a left hand and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick. Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chinza Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Yalixqua checks it. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Yalixqua tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it. Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Machida.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.#T2# Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Machida throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. A lazy left from Yalixqua finds it's target. Yalixqua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Machida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinza Machida dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machida misses with a low kick. Yalixqua feinted there with a counter leg kick. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range. A big right from Machida misses. Yalixqua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts. Machida misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice shot by Machida. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Yalixqua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machida really felt that one! Yalixqua throws a leg kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
#T1# Machida throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely. Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yalixqua. Machida misses with a looping left. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua lands a two punch combo.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick. Machida keeps the fight on the outside. Machida is trying to counter with his kicks. A big left from Machida misses. As Machida backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Machida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua.#CL# Yalixqua moves into range and clinches up with Machida. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Machida blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. #T2# Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Machida lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yalixquas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Machida looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A big right from Machida misses. Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Machida defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Good exchange - Yalixqua coming out on top. Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida. A counter left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses its target. Machida thows a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Machida misses the body punch and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua retains his welterweight title! Iaspero Yalixqua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Carretero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Yalixqua lands a front kick. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Carretero misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a low kick, right behind Carretero 's knee. Carretero scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carretero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses and Carretero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Carretero throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. It looked like Yalixqua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carretero.#T1# Carretero scores with a head kick. Yalixqua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Carretero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Carretero. Carretero throws a lazy head kick letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Carretero misses with a straight left. Carretero lands a jab to the nose. A bone on bone clash there as Carretero blocks the leg kick.
#T2# Carretero avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Carretero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Carretero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Carretero stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Carretero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carretero lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Carretero shapes to counter with a head kick. Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut. Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Carretero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range. Yalixqua jabs Carretero to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Carretero's belly button to the back.#T1# Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Carretero looks like he wants to counter punch here. Carretero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick. Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carretero really felt that one! Carretero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carretero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt.#T2# Carretero misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Carretero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carretero can do to turn this around? Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carretero circles away quickly and effectively. Carretero looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the body
and Carretero counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carretero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Yalixqua jabs Carretero right on the nose. Carretero blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carretero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Carretero throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Carretero moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Carretero throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua throws a sloppy body shot
and Carretero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Carretero counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Carretero to counter with a crisp jab. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Carretero walks into a left hand. Yalixqua swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Carretero throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua thuds his shin into the meat of Carretero's side. Carretero thuds a left hand into Yalixqua's body.#T2# Yalixqua slips under a jab from Carretero. Yalixqua is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Yalixqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carretero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Carretero checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Carretero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Carretero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice shot by Carretero. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A shot to the body from Carretero misses and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carretero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Iaspero Yalixqua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# The fighters circling - Carretero throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Carretero looks like he wants to counter punch here. Carretero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua jabs Carretero right on the nose. Carretero blinks but takes it well. Carretero swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Cristóforo Carretero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Carretero throws a sloppy head kick letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Carretero. A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua. Carretero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Carretero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carretero misses with a body shot
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carretero misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# A jab lands there for Yalixqua.#CUT#That has opened up Cristóforo Carretero's cut even more. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Carretero's shoulder, as Carretero tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Carretero. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carretero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Carretero checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Carretero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua had his way with Cristóforo Carretero in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Carretero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Carretero counters with a head kick. That will keep Yalixqua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Carretero misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carretero throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua throws a counter high kick but Carretero was just alert enough to avoid it. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Carretero misses and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carretero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carretero really felt that one!#T1# Good shot there by Yalixqua. Jab from Carretero. Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Carretero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Carretero's belly button to the back. Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carretero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carretero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Carretero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand. Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a body kick. A big left from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carretero.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua retains his welterweight title! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Chai avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Ngozi Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chai throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off. Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yalixqua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Chai throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chai throws a right hand that misses
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua slips a jab from Chai. Chai checks a leg kick nicely. Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Chai misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crunch! Yalixqua slams his shin into Chai's torso. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. #T1# Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai. Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua. A punch combination from Chai misses. Chai missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chai throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chai throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Chai with the inside leg kick. 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! Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Chai.
#T2# Yalixqua throws a front kick that sends Chai stumbling back into the cage. Chai wants to clinch but Yalixqua slips to the side and Yalixqua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. A big left from Chai misses. A counter left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses its target. Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
A combination from Chai does no damage. A jab from Chai does it's job there. Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Yalixqua cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chai thuds his right hand into Yalixqua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Yalixqua feinted there with a counter leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Chai misses. Chai scores with a nice strike. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yalixqua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Yalixqua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Yalixqua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai connects with a jab. Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Chai takes the fight into the clinch. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chai blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua.#BC# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. As Chai looks to move away, Yalixqua throws a big counter combo but Chai just gets out of the way. Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Chai misses. Yalixqua thinks about countering with a head kick. A left lands for Chai.#CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse. Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Chai misses with a right hand letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on 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! Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Chai misses with a hook
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Yalixqua scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai wants to slow Yalixqua down by chopping away at his legs. Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a solid body kick. Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chai misses with a hook. Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. Chai misses with a straight right. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Chai misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Yalixqua swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chai misses the jab. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice uppercut there from Yalixqua. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A cross from Yalixqua lands. Chai looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yalixqua moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua cracks Chai with a good jab. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua throws a jab when Chai was well out of range. Yalixqua misses with a left hand and Chai counters with a body kick. Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chai misses with a double jab
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut. Chai scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2# Chai looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Chai throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Chai throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Iaspero Yalixqua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yalixqua.#CL2# Chai closes the distance and pushes Yalixqua back into the cage. Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai lands a nice uppercut. Chai blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.#T1# Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Chai scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not. Yalixqua is working Chai over against the cage. Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yalixqua blocks it with crossed arms. Good body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #T2# Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. Yalixqua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua had his way with Ngozi Chai in that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua throws a jab when Chai was well out of range. Chai misses with a right hand and Yalixqua counters with a low kick, right behind Chai 's knee. Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Chai. Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Chai checks a leg kick. Chai takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.#T1# Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left. Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. Chai misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2# Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ngozi Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai is working Yalixqua over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut. Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua retains his welterweight title! Iaspero Yalixqua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Chai is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Chai. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Chai thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua lands a front kick. Yalixqua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai misses with a kick to the body and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1# Yalixqua swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Yalixqua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chai if he has to take too many more of those.
Chai avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yalixqua misses the body punch and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Chai throws a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. 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! Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nice defenses there by Chai. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it. Chai throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yalixqua digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai pushes Yalixqua away with a front kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Chai misses with a body kick. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one. A solid body kick from Yalixqua. Chai misses with a hook. Chai misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot by Yalixqua. Chai walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai slips a jab from Yalixqua. Chai throws a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily. Chai delivers a nice body kick. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Yalixqua backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chai. Chai jabs at Yalixqua's body. A leg kick checked by Chai. Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a body kick that stops Yalixqua in his tracks momentarily. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai slips a jab and a cross from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai is looking to score with low kicks. Yalixqua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot. Chai slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Nice body kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua'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.#R3# Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off. Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chai throws a head kick that misses. Chai misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Chai loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A cross from Yalixqua lands. Chai misses with a low kick. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.#T1# Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Yalixqua sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming. Yalixqua works Chai's body with a nice hook. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chai throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body. Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Chai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily. A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yalixqua lands a head kick!
Yalixqua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range. Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick. Chai throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range. Chai blocks a head kick by Yalixqua.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick. Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. Chai lands the left hand. Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. Yalixqua digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yalixqua moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua throws a jab when Chai was well out of range. Chai thinks about countering with a body kick. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chai throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Chai misses with a combination
and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Chai slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yalixqua stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chai misses with a straight right. Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai slips under a jab. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5# Chai throws a low kick but Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Chai scores with a push kick. Yalixqua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai is looking to counter with a body kick. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target. Yalixqua digs a good hook to Chai's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai. Chai misses with a body kick. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.#T1# Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai. Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chai clobbers Yalixqua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chai scores with a push kick. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Yalixqua throws a right and a left that both miss. Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ngozi Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Chai's head back.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Chai lands a head shot. Chai works the jab nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Yalixqua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ngozi Chai. Well Yalixqua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 28
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Patterson takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Patterson moves out of range of the body kick. Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Patterson. Patterson throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Patterson digs a good hook to Yalixqua's body.
#T1# Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua thinks about countering with a body kick. Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua connects with a body shot. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson. Patterson missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range. Yalixqua lands a jab to Patterson's midsection. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage! Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Nice body kick there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice shot lands for Patterson. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patterson tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua thows a body kick. Patterson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yalixqua lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range. Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around? Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Patterson blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
Patterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Patterson throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. A jab from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua lands a head shot.#T1# Patterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye. Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yalixqua throws a good cross that connects.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Patterson moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yalixqua scores with a push kick. Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yalixqua connects with the punch. Patterson throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua cracks Patterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab. Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
Patterson slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2# and Patterson counters by moving into the clinch. Patterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Yalixqua tries to circle away but Patterson has him pinned against the cage. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. Patterson lands a body shot. #BC# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Patterson misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Patterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Patterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely. Patterson throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there. Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Patterson misses with a looping right. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Patterson misses. Patterson misses with a looping right. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.#T1# Patterson is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy. Patterson misses with a low kick. Yalixqua lands a really nice looking cross but Patterson seems unphased.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Patterson. Yalixqua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patterson's hands. Patterson blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Yalixqua finds it's target.#T2# Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Yalixqua misses. Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Patterson avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Patterson feints a counter leg kick. Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely. Crunch! Yalixqua slams his shin into Patterson's torso. A solid leg kick lands there for Patterson.
Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Patterson sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yalixqua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Carretero moved out of range. Carretero tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Carretero moved away.#CL# Carretero clinches. Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carretero tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Carretero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Carretero lands a left hand.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Carretero. Yalixqua being controlled against the cage. Carretero misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Carretero. Carretero misses with a hook from the clinch. Carretero lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land. #T1# Carretero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carretero cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot. Carretero throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Carretero misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to work over Carretero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua can't break the clinch.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carretero wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance. Carretero moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Carretero misses its target. Carretero slips under a jab from Yalixqua.#CL# Carretero moves into the clinch successfully.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a knee strike.
Carretero misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carretero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. As Yalixqua backs away, Carretero returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Carretero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carretero walks into a left hand. Yalixqua lunges at Carretero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carretero's hand. Carretero misses with a straight left. Yalixqua moves out of range of the leg kick from Carretero. Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Carretero tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Carretero moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A swing and a miss from Carretero. A telegraphed right hand from Carretero misses the target. Nice jab there from Yalixqua. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Yalixqua. Carretero lands a jab-cross combination. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carretero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Carretero wants to slow Yalixqua down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# Carretero darts in and clinches Yalixqua up against the cage. Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Carretero digs a right hand into Yalixqua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yalixqua's gas tank. Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice knee to the body. Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Carretero misses with a short punch on the inside. Carretero misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Carretero working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cristóforo Carretero has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Carretero backwards. Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Carretero controls his hands.
#T1##BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carretero throws a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. That kick from Yalixqua tenderised Carretero's leg. Carretero is trying to keep his angry face on. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Carretero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Carretero ducks down to avoid it. Carretero misses with a straight right. #CL# Carretero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow. Carretero tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Carretero back against the cage. Carretero lands a nice shot to the body. Carretero has Yalixqua pressed against the cage.
Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Carretero works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Carretero lands an uppercut.#T2# Carretero lands a shoulder strike. Carretero lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yalixqua tries to land knees in the clinch but Carretero avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Carretero lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Carretero. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carretero backwards. Carretero lands with a short shot to the head. Carretero working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yalixqua is working Carretero over against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land. A short uppercut from Yalixqua. Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively. Carretero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carretero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Carretero cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Carretero misses with a series of wild punches.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Carretero moved out of range nicely. Carretero half committed to a counter leg kick. Carretero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice defenses there by Carretero. Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Carretero scores with a decent looking hook. Yalixqua moves out of range as Carretero strikes. Carretero tries to clinch but Yalixqua is having none of it. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Carretero throws a front kick that sends Yalixqua stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carretero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yalixqua circles away quickly and effectively. Carretero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# Yalixqua gets tackled into the cage by Carretero. Carretero maintains the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carretero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua is trying to break the clinch but Carretero is controlling him. Yalixqua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carretero is defending well for now. Carretero lands with a light punch inside. Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua working Carretero over with knees to the body. Yalixqua misses with a knee to the head. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carretero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yalixqua cracks Carretero with a nice body shot. Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero stalling in the clinch but Yalixqua improves position. #BC2# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carretero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yalixqua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Carretero avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Carretero.#T2##CL# Carretero gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carretero. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carretero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Carretero.
Carretero misses with a body punch.
Carretero cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carretero as Yalixqua tries to tie him up. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Carretero moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Carretero moves out of range. Carretero slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Carretero tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cristóforo Carretero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero'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.#R4# Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Carretero misses with a low kick. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Carretero sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Carretero ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Carretero. A looping hook to the body misses from Carretero. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Carretero cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Carretero moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off. Yalixqua thinks about the counter body kick. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carretero. Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Carretero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick. Carretero is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs. Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carretero. Carretero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carretero scores with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Carretero. Yalixqua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carretero with a body shot. Carretero dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut!#CL# Carretero gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Carretero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yalixqua taking a breather. A left hand lands to the body for Carretero.
Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land. Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Carretero misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Carretero stalls. Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
#BC2# Yalixqua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Carretero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Carretero misses the shot to the body. #T2# A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Carretero is looking to clinch but Yalixqua is avoiding it.
Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Yalixqua connects with a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Carretero throws a leg kick that misses. Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carretero. That did some damage! Yalixqua misses with a hook. Carretero ducked under it nicely. Carretero is looking to clinch. Yalixqua swings for the body but Carretero moves out of range.
Carretero is looking to clinch. Carretero tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carretero blocks it well. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carretero manages to avoid it. Carretero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Carretero is looking to clinch. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Carretero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL# Carretero instigates a clinch. Carretero managing to block the knees to the body from Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Carretero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Carretero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Carretero. A big left from Yalixqua misses. A little feinted left hand from Carretero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Carretero fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carretero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Carretero is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carretero moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Carretero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Carretero slips under a jab from Yalixqua.#CL# Carretero rushes Yalixqua and presses him up against the cage. Carretero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carretero letting Yalixqua take a breather here. Carretero lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Still in the clinch, Carretero scores with a nice short uppercut. Carretero lands on the inside with an uppercut. Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Carretero was well out of range. Carretero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua needs to keep his hands up - Carretero had a free shot at his head there. Jab by Carretero. Carretero is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua looks to land a combination but Carretero avoids it well. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Carretero ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carretero scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Carretero ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Carretero. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carretero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Carretero moves into the clinch successfully.
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Carretero controls the action.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carretero moves out of range of the body kick. Carretero moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Carretero misses the target. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Carretero sees coming a mile off. Carretero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yalixqua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Carretero blocks the body kick.
Carretero lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua. I think Carretero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:47 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristóforo Carretero! Cristóforo Carretero retains his welterweight title! Cristóforo Carretero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 22
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# A slapping body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Peterson avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Peterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. A big left from Peterson misses. Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. A big left from Peterson misses. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson. Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it. Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A jab from Peterson does it's job there. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Peterson. Yalixqua misses the body punch and Peterson counters with a straight right hand. Peterson takes one to the chin there. Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Peterson misses with a straight right. Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peterson throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick and Peterson counters with a solid body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.#T2# Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A head kick misses from Peterson. Yalixqua scores with a nice head shot. Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the body. Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Yalixqua counters with a quick kick to the body but Peterson blocks it. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick and Peterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Peterson lands a jab-cross combination. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Peterson throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson. Yalixqua connects with a body shot. Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye. Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Peterson with a nice cross. Peterson works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook. Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Peterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Peterson throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely. Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. Peterson avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses. Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it. Peterson throws a body shot but no joy. Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Peterson misses with a looping left. A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the temple. Peterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Yalixqua scores with a body shot.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Peterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peterson there as he acknowledges the shot. Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick. Peterson throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Peterson throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson takes one on the button. Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson. Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss! Peterson connects with a jab.#CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse. Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. 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# Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Peterson throws a fast counter high kick but Yalixqua manages to duck under it in time. Yalixqua misses with a jab to the body
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. A big right from Peterson misses. Peterson throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and checks it nicely. Yalixqua lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand. Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target. As Peterson looks to move away, Yalixqua throws a big counter combo but Peterson just gets out of the way. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Peterson blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson. Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua walks into a jab. Yalixqua thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.#T1# Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks. Yalixqua takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Peterson misses. Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips a jab from Peterson. Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Peterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Peterson misses the jab. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
#T2# Nice body punch from Yalixqua. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua lands a head shot. Peterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peterson. Nice defenses there by Peterson. Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua scores with a jab. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch. Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Peterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 17
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Nice jab there from Chai. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. A leg kick checked by Chai. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Chai cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Chai throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua takes one on the button. Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Chai. Chai avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua taking a breather. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Chai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Chai pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yalixqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yalixqua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Chai gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes. Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now.#T2# Chai tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
#BC# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Chai swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yalixqua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yalixqua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Yalixqua was looking to counter with a kick there. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua'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# Yalixqua stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Yalixqua backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Yalixqua manages to avoid it all. Chai catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yalixqua defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Chai swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Chai throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease. Nice body punch from Yalixqua. A punch combination from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. A big left from Chai misses. Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Nice defenses there by Chai. Yalixqua scores with a push kick. Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chai looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chai thinks about the counter body kick. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Good leg kick by Chai. Yalixqua works Chai's body with a nice hook. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react. Yalixqua lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses its target. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Chai. Chai misses with a hook. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua misses with a body shot
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Chai sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2# Chai clinches up with Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes. Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Chai tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Chai cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot. Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Chai cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Chai. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Chai moves into the clinch. Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Yalixqua pushes Chai away with a front kick. Chai misses with a looping left.#CL2# Chai has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
Chai working aggressively here.
#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chai with a jab. Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Good shot there by Chai. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai wants to clinch. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chai blocks the body kick.
#T1# Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai. Chai moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily. Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yalixquas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yalixqua misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yalixqua is lucky that one didn't land flush. Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Chai clinches. #BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
Chai misses the jab. Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ngozi Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Yalixqua takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua tries to land a body kick and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily. Chai checks a leg kick. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Chai throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Ngozi Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chai 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngozi Chai! Ngozi Chai 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:
STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Taurus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming. Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yalixqua is landing a low percentage of strikes. Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily. Yalixqua backing away here, and Taurus unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target. Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Taurus. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Yalixqua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big left from Taurus misses. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taurus tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Taurus throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Taurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A lazy body kick from Yalixqua and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand. Taurus misses with a straight left. Yalixqua jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Taurus throws a front kick that sends Yalixqua stumbling back into the ropes. Taurus misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2# Yalixqua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice cross by Yalixqua. Taurus blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Taurus throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua slips a jab from Taurus. Taurus throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it. Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily. Yalixqua looks to land a combination. Taurus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Taurus misses with a low kick. Taurus feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus. Yalixqua scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Taurus slips a jab and a cross from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses the body punch and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand. Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Yalixqua cracks Taurus with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taurus. Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Taurus moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua blocks a leg kick. Yalixqua throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range. Taurus wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Taurus avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side. Taurus scores with a nice strike. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Taurus scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming. Taurus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab. Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Taurus in the body. Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus. Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Taurus scores with a nice strike. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua moves out of range as Taurus strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A jab lands there for Taurus. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Taurus checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Taurus. Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taurus doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Nice cross by Taurus. Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses the jab. Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away. A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.#T1# Taurus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely. Taurus moves out of range of the strikes. Taurus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily. Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua tries to land a body kick and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range. Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua lands with a right hand. Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Taurus misses with a wild body shot. Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick and Taurus counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick. Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. #T2# Yalixqua slips under a jab. Taurus misses with a looping right. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Taurus connects with a solid leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taurus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Taurus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Taurus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua lands a jab to Taurus's midsection. Yalixqua keeps Taurus at a distance using the push kick. Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away. Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Yalixqua manages to duck under it in time. A jab lands there for Taurus. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus. I think Taurus 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:29 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1# Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cortez cracks Yalixqua with a good jab. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yalixqua misses with the body kick and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cortez lands with an overhand left. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua backing away here, and Cortez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cortez throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua blocks a jab. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Cortez. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from Cortez. Cortez tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez misses with a looping right. Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits. Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Cortez slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot. Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
#T2# Nice body kick from Yalixqua. Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua misses with the body kick and Cortez counters with a left to the body. A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yalixqua duly obliges. Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Cortez avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick. Cortez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Cortez blocks a jab. Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming. Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez. Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks. Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Yalixqua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Cortez with the inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. 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! Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet. Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Cortez misses the shot to the body. #T1# Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Yalixqua throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua moves out of range as Cortez strikes. A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming. Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range. Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab. Cortez cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.#T2# Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage! Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A head kick by Yalixqua misses and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Cortez scores with a punch to the head. Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick. Cortez misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target. Cortez throws out a powerful jab. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off. Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Cortez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Cortez. Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1-2. Yalixqua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Yalixqua blocks a jab. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits. Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yalixqua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut. Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cortez looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it. Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it. The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Yalixqua scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Cortez throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cortez misses with a straight right. Yalixqua digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Cortez misses the shot to the body. Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Cortez lands with a shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming. Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Donk. Yalixqua catches Cortez right on the button with a cross. Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Cortez didn't see that one coming.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot. Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez. Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortez! But no joy. Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Cortez blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Cortez with the inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4# Yalixqua blocks a leg kick. Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez. Cortez works the jab nicely. Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cortez slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Cortez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Cortez misses the shot to the body. Cortez scores with a nice head shot. Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away. Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Cortez sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut! A big left from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua tries to land a body kick and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice body punch from Cortez. Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yalixqua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head. Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua misses with a body punch
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it. Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cortez scores with a jab. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Cortez. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss! Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big left from Cortez misses. Yalixqua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Yalixqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand. Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Cortez. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot. Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cortez staying out of range there. Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cortez lands a jab. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body letting Cortez counter with a right hand. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand! A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cortez stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cortez connects with a crisp jab. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away. A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head. Yalixqua catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yalixqua.#T1# Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Cortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yalixqua to score with a decent uppercut. Cortez scores with a hook. A good leg kick by Cortez. Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing. Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua throws a combination that misses and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick. Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here. Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head. Cortez slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T2# Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua misses the jab. Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut. Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick. Cortez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Yalixqua's torso. Nice body punch from Cortez. Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off. Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage! Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! Ubaldo Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cortez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez! Ubaldo Cortez is the new welterweight champion! A relieved looking Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024 |
#R1# A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Addiel Glez has been cut. Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Glez in the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice body kick from Yalixqua. Glez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Glez looks winded! Yalixqua drops Glez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Yalixqua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iaspero Yalixqua! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Yalixqua off balance momentarily. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Yalixqua lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily. Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off. Chai tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand. #CL2# Chai moves into the clinch.#T1# Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body. Chai throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua takes a shot to the head. Yalixqua lands a good knee to the midsection. Chai won't want to take too many of those. A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yalixqua's face.
Chai lands a left hand.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chai lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. 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! Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the head. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the ropes. Chai lands a knee to the head.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Chai working aggressively here.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai takes a shot to the head. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Chai misses with a hook
and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick. Chai swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Yalixqua counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Chai to the mat! Yalixqua runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Chai is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Chai is rocked! Chai drops his guard momentarily, allowing Yalixqua to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Chai! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Yalixqua takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1# Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carretero manages to avoid it. Carretero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carretero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Carretero lands a front kick. A good leg kick by Carretero. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carretero. Carretero obviously looking to wear him down.
Carretero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot. A left lands for Yalixqua.#CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut. Carretero blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Carretero misses its target. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Carretero.
Carretero is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Carretero saw that one coming. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Carretero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action! Carretero blocks the body kick.
Carretero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Carretero with the inside leg kick. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Carretero. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Carretero throws out a powerful jab. Carretero lands with a right hand. A head kick from Carretero lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Carretero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Cristóforo Carretero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carretero is able to avoid easily. An inside leg kick lands from Carretero. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Carretero. Yalixqua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carretero. That one must have hurt. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Carretero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. 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! Carretero wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance.#CL# Carretero gets in close and instigates a clinch. Carretero misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Carretero tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Carretero back against the ropes. Carretero is trying to stall.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua is trying to stall.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. Carretero misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Carretero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carretero tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Carretero clinches. A short right from Yalixqua. Carretero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Carretero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero. Carretero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yalixqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Good shot there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carretero is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. Yalixqua moves forwards but Carretero connects with a nice, crisp jab. Carretero scores with a jab to the body. Carretero misses with a low kick. Carretero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua delivers a nice body kick. Yalixqua throws a jab when Carretero was well out of range.#KD2# Yalixqua cracks Carretero with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Carretero is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Carretero is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine! Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua punishes Carretero's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carretero jabs Yalixqua right on the nose. Yalixqua blinks but takes it well. Carretero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Yalixqua connects with a quick right hand that sends Carretero tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1# Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith dodges the punch combination from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Yalixqua thinks about the counter body kick. Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Yalixqua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#T1# Smith throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut. Smith scores with a jab. Smith staying out of range there. Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua checks the leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Yalixqua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yalixqua misses the jab. It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yalixqua. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yalixqua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet. Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith tries to land a front kick but Yalixqua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react. Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Smith misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Yalixqua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Some bone on bone action there as Yalixqua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua lands with a right hand. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Smith wants to clinch and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Yalixqua misses. An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target. A leg kick checked by Smith. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Smith throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Smith down. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Smith throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Smith finds it's target. Smith throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iaspero Yalixqua just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Jab from Yalixqua. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Smith cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Smith throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses the jab. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice jab there from Smith. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Smith slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Smith lands an overhand right. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith throws a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Yalixqua throws a low kick but Smith avoids it. A solid body kick from Yalixqua. #CL# Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy. Smith tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1# Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Yalixqua stalling the fight.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #T2# Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head. Yalixqua tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes. Yalixqua missing with knees to the body.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua. I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith! Kenny Smith retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H30
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua looks to land a combination but Dunham avoids it well. A big left from Yalixqua misses. Dunham throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Dunham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dunham is looking to counter with head kicks. Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunham's head.#CUT2#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A punch combination from Yalixqua misses. Dunham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dunham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dunham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. As Yalixqua looks to move away, Dunham throws a big counter combo but Yalixqua just gets out of the way. Dunham avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunham is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua cracks Dunham with a good jab. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
And Dunham counters with a quick kick to the body but Yalixqua blocks it. Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Copes in the buildup to the fight.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Dunham does a little dance to reset his feet. Dunham staying out of range there. Yalixqua misses with a body shot
and Dunham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A punch combination from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunham cracks Yalixqua with an open hand slap. Dunham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses and Dunham counters with a body kick. Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunham. Dunham circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dunham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. 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! Dunham staying out of range there. It looked like Dunham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yalixqua. A left lands for Yalixqua. A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
#T2# Yalixqua misses the jab. Dunham ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Dunham looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yalixqua scores with the left hand. Dunham knows he should have avoided that one. Nice uppercut there from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. A counter left hand to the body from Dunham misses its target. Good exchange - Yalixqua coming out on top. Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Dunham's belly button to the back. Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. Dunham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Dunham is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Dunham moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Dunham moves away and avoids it. Dunham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it. Dunham is looking for a counter combo. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham counters with a left to the body. Good work by Dunham as he checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dunham throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunham. Yalixqua lands a really nice looking cross but Dunham seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Dunham. A little feinted left hand from Dunham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dunham defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Dunham avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
#T1# A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Dunham finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target. Dunham thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Dunham slips the punch. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dunham quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dunham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dunham defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Dunham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Dunham didn't see that one coming. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Dunham moved out of range nicely.#T2# Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Dunham is out of range. Dunham throws a big counter combination but Yalixqua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham. Dunham takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Dunham's head back.
Dunham tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunham counters with a straight right hand. Nice shot by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Dunham's head but Dunham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Oh Dunham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunham walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Dunham is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Iron Fist.
Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Iron Fist lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Iron Fist tries to bum rush Yalixqua with a series of wild strikes but Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Iron Fist is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Danny Iron Fist has been cut. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Yalixqua engages and cracks Iron Fist with a massive lead left hook - Iron Fist tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Yalixqua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1# Lei looks to clinch #KD# and Yalixqua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lei! Yalixqua lets Lei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lei is rocked! Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Lei is aggressively charging in as Yalixqua backs up avoiding any damage. Yalixqua tosses out a jab and Lei runs right into it face first! Lei is out cold! Yalixqua dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lei's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Frito Lei spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a drink!'. |
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Event:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Nice shot by Yalixqua. Chang throws a right hand that misses
and as Chang loses concentration momentarily, Yalixqua counters with a picture perfect head kick! Chang 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 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iaspero Yalixqua! After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1# Salamanca throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and checks it nicely. Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Salamanca has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salamanca - that will leave a mark!
Yalixqua scores with a hook. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salamanca. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Salamanca saw that one coming. Salamanca scores with a body shot.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua wants to land a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Salamanca is out of range. It looked like Salamanca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca. Yalixqua connects with a crisp jab. Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Salamanca lands the left hand.#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. A combination from Salamanca does no damage. Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua flicks out a counter leg kick but Salamanca steps away. Salamanca moves into range and connects with a jab. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. A lazy left from Yalixqua finds it's target. Yalixqua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Salamanca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca. Salamanca throws a big shot that misses. Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salamanca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yalixqua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamanca scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamanca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salamanca. Salamanca lands with a nice body punch. Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Salamanca throws a chopping leg kick but Yalixqua manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot. Salamanca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yalixqua. A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Salamanca lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Salamanca throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca digs a good body shot into Yalixqua's ribs. Salamanca moves into range and connects with a jab. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua throws a chopping leg kick but Salamanca manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round. That's time! Salamanca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye. Salamanca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice uppercut there from Yalixqua. Salamanca misses with a kick to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Salamanca here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Salamanca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Salamanca counters with a slapping leg kick. Salamanca tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Salamanca's leg but Salamanca calmly moves out of range. Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua with a jab. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Salamanca. Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Salamanca scores with a sloppy right hand. Yalixqua should have avoided that one. Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab. Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salamanca doesn't seem phased though.#T1# Salamanca lands with an overhand left. Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Salamanca staying out of range there. Salamanca is looking to counter punch. A clash of legs there as Salamanca blocks the low kick. Salamanca walks into a left hand. Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yalixqua's hands. Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yalixqua. Salamanca tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Salamanca throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch. Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua. Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. As Yalixqua backs away, Salamanca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Salamanca moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yalixqua under the eye. Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Salamanca throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Salamanca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yalixqua checks it well. Salamanca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua takes one on the button. Yalixqua misses the jab. Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Salamanca checks a leg kick nicely. Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Salamanca's leg but Salamanca calmly moves out of range. Nice body kick there by Yalixqua. Salamanca moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily. A bone on bone clash there as Salamanca blocks the leg kick.
Salamanca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Salamanca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily. Salamanca is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. Salamanca tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Salamanca is out of range. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt. Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Salamanca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yalixqua keeps Salamanca at a distance using the push kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Salamanca. Salamanca walks into a jab. Salamanca checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Salamanca moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
#T1# Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there. Yalixqua connects with a nice looking jab.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot
and Salamanca counters with a left to the body. Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Salamanca throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Salamanca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua thows a body kick. Salamanca tries to catch it but that hurt him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Salamanca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Salamanca misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Salamanca defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it. Salamanca scores with a punch to the head. Salamanca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yalixqua checks it well. Salamanca misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yalixqua checks a leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yalixqua. Salamanca with the inside leg kick. Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Salamanca. Salamanca throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
Salamanca checks the leg kick. Salamanca scores with a decent looking hook. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily. Salamanca with a nice calf kick. Salamanca slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Salamanca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Salamanca is looking for a counter combo. Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salamanca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Salamanca digs a good hook to Yalixqua's body.
Salamanca catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua. Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marco Salamanca! Marco Salamanca 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:
H9
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Chang closes the distance and pushes Yalixqua back into the ropes. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Chang lands an uppercut. Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Chang working aggressively here.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang blocking some punches.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang. Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow. Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Chang. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua pushes Chang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chang working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards. #T1# Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Yalixqua. Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Yalixqua. Chang needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. Chang slips under a jab from Yalixqua. An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target. The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Good leg kick by Yalixqua. #CL# Chang moves into the clinch. A short left from Yalixqua. Yalixqua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chang backwards. Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A body shot lands from Chang.
Chang works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches. Chang lands a nice uppercut. Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head. Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Chang blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to break the clinch but Chang is controlling the position. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chang lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Chang lands with a right to the head. A hook to the body from Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range. Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick and Chang counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua tries to clinch up. Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage! Yalixqua jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chang tries to clinch up but Yalixqua circles away and keeps his distance. Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chang wants to clinch.#T1# Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yalixqua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Chang is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. Chang wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Chang moved away. Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs. Yalixqua is looking to chop away at Chang's legs. It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Chang moves into the clinch. Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! A combination from Chang does no damage. Chang avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to slow Chang down with leg kicks. Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Chang didn't see that one coming. Yalixqua misses with a combination
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut. Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy. Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Chang clinches. Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Chang working aggressively here.
Yalixqua tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang. Chang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Chang misses with a hook from the clinch. Chang scores with a shoulder strike. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chang or not. Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chang takes one on the button. Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yalixqua swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chang is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Chang slaps the foot to one side. #T1# Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses letting Chang counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang. Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely. Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch. Chang tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Chang avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a fast counter high kick but Chang manages to duck under it in time. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yalixqua tries to land a body kick and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Chang closes the distance and pushes Yalixqua back into the ropes. Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Yalixqua is rocked! Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him? Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua seems to have recovered his senses. A right handed body shot lands from Chang.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. Chang has Yalixqua pressed against the ropes, preventing Yalixqua from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chang scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head. Chang lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chang lands a hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Chang.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua. I've got Yalixqua 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
H5
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it. A leg kick checked by Yalixqua. Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smith blocks a head kick by Yalixqua.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. Smith lands the left hand. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##CL# Smith rushes Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Smith misses with some punches.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. A body shot lands from Smith.
Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Yalixqua tries to tie him up. Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
#T2# Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Smith lands a nice knee to the body. Yalixqua looks winded! Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yalixqua's face.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith lands a nice uppercut. A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith lands a shoulder strike. Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way. Smith throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Smith looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away. Smith is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily. Yalixqua blocks a leg kick. Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Yalixqua counters with a body kick. Smith cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Smith throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1# A leg kick checked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua shapes to counter with a head kick. Smith lands a head kick!
Yalixqua wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Smith strikes.#CL# Smith drives through and clinches with Yalixqua against the ropes.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Yalixqua. Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Smith scores with a shoulder strike. 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! Smith misses with a knee strike.
Yalixqua presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Nice body punch from Smith. Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Smith. A short right from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua motions for Smith to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A low kick from Smith misses and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Smith. Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smith catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Smith. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely. Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. Smith with a nice calf kick. Smith tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch.#T2# Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. A short right from Smith. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. Smith lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua takes a knee to the side of the body. Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Kenny Smith showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith! Kenny Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
H2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# De Cremonesi slips under a jab from Yalixqua. De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot. De Cremonesi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yalixqua momentarily.
Yalixqua lands a jab. De Cremonesi throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi moves his leg out of the way. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Cremonesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua takes one on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. De Cremonesi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like De Cremonesi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# De Cremonesi slips a straight right by Yalixqua. De Cremonesi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it. De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here. De Cremonesi walks into a jab. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Cremonesi to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily. De Cremonesi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight. De Cremonesi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# 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! De Cremonesi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but De Cremonesi ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua throws a leg kick letting De Cremonesi counter with a right hand. A lazy body kick from Yalixqua and De Cremonesi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua misses with a hook
#CL2# and De Cremonesi moves into the clinch. Yalixqua lands a left hand.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi. De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Cremonesis head. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. De Cremonesi lands a body punch in the clinch. De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Yalixqua takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. De Cremonesi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua thows a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse. De Cremonesi needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses #KD2# and De Cremonesi counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Yalixqua onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Yalixqua is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Yalixqua out cold! What a finish! De Cremonesi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi! Franko De Cremonesi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iaspero Yalixqua! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yalixqua sprawls well. Yalixqua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. Yalixqua fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Yalixqua, before circling back to the center of the mat. Yalixqua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #TD# Jones scores with a takedown into Yalixqua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Yalixqua Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2# Yalixqua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily. Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yalixqua being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB# Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yalixqua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones passes Yalixqua's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3# Jones moves into full mount! Yalixqua won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Yalixqua Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Yalixqua is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (0) Yalixqua Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yalixqua doesn't escape. #T4# Yalixqua can't escape the position.
Jones has good solid back control here. #T5# Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Jones is cranking Yalixqua's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yalixqua! He's tightened the choke and Yalixqua is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1# Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Yalixqua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yalixqua punishes Lawson's body with a nice straight punch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yalixqua is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Yalixqua circles away and we're back to standing. Yalixqua lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lawson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Yalixqua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua throws a hook but Aphone blocks it. Yalixqua with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut. Aphone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses the jab. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yalixqua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Aphone misses with a punch to the body.
Aphone throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Aphone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Aphone looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Yalixqua sends Aphone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yalixqua is motioning to the referee to let Aphone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Aphone is rocked! Yalixqua flashes Aphone a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Aphone's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Aphone crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Yalixqua punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Olivier Aphone spoke after the fight, saying 'i m done...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Yalixqua backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Sukarman's temple! It sends Sukarman violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Yalixqua celebrates and the doctors try to help Sukarman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Iaspero Yalixqua! After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua tries to clinch up. Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Yalixqua checks it. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem. Salamanca moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to work over Salamanca's front leg with a kick but Salamanca checks it. Salamanca tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Salamanca connects with a jab.#CL# Salamanca gets a clinch. Salamanca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salamanca lands a hook that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Salamanca stalls. A short right from Salamanca on the inside. Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Salamanca works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches. Salamanca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Our sources have told us that Salamanca has been working on his elbows in the gym. Good body shot from Salamanca.
A bit of stalling here from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Salamanca breaks from the clinch.
Salamanca lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Salamanca lands with a right hand. Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Salamanca lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet. Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua works Salamanca's body with a nice hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca slips a jab from Yalixqua. Salamanca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage! Salamanca throws out a powerful jab. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
A countering left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salamanca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice uppercut there from Salamanca. A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca. #T2# Yalixqua takes one on the button. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salamanca paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away. Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salamanca. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose. Yalixqua looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well. Yalixqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salamanca rather than just go for the knockout. Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yalixqua tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Salamanca cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca connects with a leg kick. Yalixqua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salamanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Salamanca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Yalixqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Salamanca tries to clinch up and Yalixqua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salamanca's knee momentarily. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Salamanca thumps Yalixqua with a low kick. Salamanca misses with a wild body shot. Salamanca throws a nice outside leg kick. Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca. Salamanca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca. Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it. Salamanca throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and moves out of range. Salamanca throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it. A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. This has been an exciting period of action! Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca. Salamanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yalixqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL# Salamanca clinches up with Yalixqua and pushes him back against the cage. Salamanca lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Salamanca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Salamanca lands with a shot to the body. Salamanca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Salamanca here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Salamanca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it. A left lands for Salamanca. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.#T2# Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salamanca. Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Salamanca moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off. Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A lazy left from Salamanca finds it's target. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Salamanca. Yalixqua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua lands a head shot. Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salamanca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Salamanca cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Salamanca is wise to it. A cross from Salamanca lands. Salamanca lunges at Yalixqua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yalixqua's hand. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range. Salamanca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Salamanca connects with a jab. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Salamanca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch. A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca. Salamanca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A low kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot. Yalixqua is looking to slow Salamanca down with leg kicks. Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
#T1# Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Salamanca is out of range. Yalixqua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salamanca in his tracks. A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Salamanca with the inside leg kick. Yalixqua tries to clinch but Salamanca is having none of it. #CL# Salamanca moves into the clinch successfully.
Salamanca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Salamanca manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salamanca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salamanca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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! Yalixqua lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2# Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salamanca. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and checks it nicely. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Salamanca saw that one coming. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it. Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Salamanca looks for the body kick but Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. A punch lands to the side of Salamanca 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Salamanca backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Salamanca misses. Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it. Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salamanca scores with a spinning back kick! Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely. Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on the side of the head. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it. Salamanca connects with a crisp jab. Yalixqua misses with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca. A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca throws a series of strikes that have Yalixqua backpedaling.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Salamanca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Salamanca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it. Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Salamanca is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Salamanca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Salamanca avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yalixqua doesn't seem phased though. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. Salamanca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Salamanca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Salamanca lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Good shot there by Salamanca. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salamanca connects with a body shot. Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Good shot there by Salamanca. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Salamanca moves out of range easily. #CL# Salamanca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Salamanca lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Salamanca unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yalixqua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Salamanca lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca jabs Yalixqua right on the nose. Yalixqua blinks but takes it well. Salamanca lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming. Salamanca lands with a good body shot. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Some bone on bone action there as Salamanca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. That kick from Salamanca tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on. Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Salamanca checks a leg kick nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round. 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.#R5# Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Salamanca with the inside leg kick. Salamanca connects with a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet. Salamanca throws a nice outside leg kick. Yalixqua lands a body shot.
#CL2# Yalixqua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yalixqua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salamanca has him pressed against the cage. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
You can see that Yalixqua has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Yalixqua misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Salamanca. #BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salamanca obliges. Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Salamanca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the cage. Salamanca lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Salamanca lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salamanca lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Yalixqua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Salamanca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Salamanca throws a quick inside leg kick. Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Salamanca scores with a sloppy right hand. Yalixqua should have avoided that one. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca. Jab by Salamanca. Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot. Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
And that's the end of the fight! Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round. Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca! Marco Salamanca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Elizondo misses with a looping left. Elizondo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Elizondo slips under a jab. Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice shot by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook. Elizondo slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. 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! Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease. Elizondo lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming. Elizondo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Elizondo with the inside leg kick. Elizondo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua jabs Elizondo right on the nose. Elizondo blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Elizondo throws a one two combo.
#T1# Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Elizondo. Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook. Yalixqua moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo slips under a jab. Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Yalixqua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo. Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Elizondo blocks a jab. Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elizondo scores with a kick to the midsection. That kick from Elizondo tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# A jab from Elizondo does it's job there. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it. Elizondo is looking to score with low kicks. Elizondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Elizondo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it. Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Elizondo lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it. Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Elizondo. Elizondo misses with a looping left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it. Elizondo throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
Elizondo blocks a jab. A bone on bone clash there as Elizondo blocks the leg kick.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. Elizondo motions for Yalixqua to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Elizondo staying out of range there. Yalixqua throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Elizondo. Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Elizondo moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. #KD# Yalixqua scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Elizondo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage. Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Elizondo throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely. Yalixqua scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked! Elizondo blocks a low kick nicely. Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him? Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Yalixqua engages and cracks Elizondo with a massive lead left hook - Elizondo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Yalixqua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
AKF 77
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Salamanca. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Salamanca throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua misses the jab. Salamanca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Salamanca throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Salamanca avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Salamanca scores with a push kick. Salamanca throws a good cross that connects.
A bone on bone clash there as Salamanca blocks the leg kick.
Salamanca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yalixqua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca. Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1# Yalixqua throws a nice looking combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Salamanca slips a jab from Yalixqua. An attempted straight right counter from Salamanca misses the target. Salamanca scores with a hook. Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Salamanca throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Salamanca only half commits. Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yalixqua thumps Salamanca with a low kick. Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem. Salamanca slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand. A left lands for Salamanca. Salamanca scores with a nice strike. Salamanca misses with a low kick. Yalixqua throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.#T2# Salamanca scores with a kick to the midsection. A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca. Salamanca wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance. Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick. Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to work over Salamanca's front leg with a kick but Salamanca checks it. Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Yalixqua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca. Salamanca lands with a shot to the body. Salamanca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Yalixqua defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it. Salamanca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it. Salamanca throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salamanca doesn't seem phased though. Salamanca throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy. Salamanca avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Yalixqua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua misses with a left hand and Salamanca counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick from Yalixqua misses. Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range. Salamanca misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Salamanca tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Salamanca avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Salamanca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Salamanca's ribs. Salamanca slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Salamanca. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yalixqua doesn't seem phased though. Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yalixqua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely. Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca. Salamanca tries to clinch up. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Salamanca here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Yalixqua cracks Salamanca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Salamanca lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.#T2# Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the temple. Salamanca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A jab from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely. Salamanca lands a jab to the nose. Both fighters circling a little - Salamanca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yalixqua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca scores with a nice strike. Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Salamanca checks the leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yalixqua. Salamanca shrugs it off though. Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Salamanca throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it. Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Salamanca stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Salamanca slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Salamanca. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. That kick from Salamanca tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on. Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Salamanca scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Salamanca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot. Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Salamanca backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Salamanca lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming. Salamanca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Salamanca thuds his right hand into Yalixqua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab. #T1# Salamanca misses with a hook. Yalixqua flicks out a counter leg kick but Salamanca steps away. Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Salamanca's head back.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Salamanca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yalixqua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salamanca will feel that in the morning. Yalixqua throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Salamanca misses with a two punch combination.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Salamanca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca jabs Yalixqua right on the nose. Yalixqua blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Salamanca scores with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
#T2# Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target. Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca thows a body kick. Yalixqua tries to catch it but that hurt him. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Salamanca. Salamanca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem. Salamanca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Salamanca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Salamanca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salamanca cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the body. Salamanca lands with a good body shot. A head kick misses from Salamanca. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# Yalixqua throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily.#CL# Salamanca takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Salamanca slips a jab from Yalixqua. Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Yalixqua. Salamanca slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a series of punches but Salamanca moves out of range. A jab from Salamanca misses. Salamanca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Salamanca lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot. Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
#T1# Salamanca avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salamanca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet. A big right from Salamanca misses. Salamanca connects with a looping right hand.
Salamanca scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Salamanca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Salamanca blocks a jab. Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Salamanca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yalixqua lands a two punch combo.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Salamanca lands a nice shot to the body.
Salamanca blocks a low kick nicely. Salamanca slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Salamanca blocks a jab. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side. Salamanca lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover. Yalixqua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid body kick from Salamanca. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Salamanca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it. Salamanca tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Salamanca is looking to land body kicks. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salamanca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range. Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yalixqua misses the body punch and Salamanca counters with a solid body kick. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL# Salamanca moves into range and clinches up with Yalixqua. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Yalixqua wants to stall.
The referee calls for Yalixqua to work.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
Yalixqua wants to get back to striking at distance but Salamanca won't allow it.
Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iaspero Yalixqua. Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Yalixqua motions for Salamanca to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Salamanca is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Salamanca moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Salamanca counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee. Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Salamanca with the inside leg kick. Salamanca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick. Salamanca scores with a jab. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Salamanca lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round. Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca! During a confident post fight interview, Marco Salamanca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1# Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it. Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely. A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses. Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily. Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a front kick. Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses. Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kovingten misses the shot to the body. A punch lands to the side of Yalixqua 's head but he takes it in his stride. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely. Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Kovingten lands an overhand right. Kovingten throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.#T2# Nice defenses there by Kovingten. Kovingten takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Good leg kick by Kovingten. Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovingten checks a leg kick. Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it. Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet. Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it. Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Kovingten jabs Yalixqua to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kovingten misses with a body kick. Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch. Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover. Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kovingten lands with a cross. Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten. Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kovingten connects with a body shot. Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Kovingten. #T2# Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kovingten cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it. Kovingten keeps Yalixqua at a distance using the push kick. Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten. Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice shot by Yalixqua. Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua connects with a single shot there. Kovingten is looking to wear down Yalixqua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Kovingten checks it. Nice body kick there by Kovingten. Nice defenses there by Kovingten. Yalixqua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua connects with a nice looking jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kovingten feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Kovingten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua works the jab nicely. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yalixqua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovingten has got the better of the exchanges. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten thumps Yalixqua with a low kick. Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Yalixqua only half commits. An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target. Kovingten staying out of range there. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten. Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range. Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover. Yalixqua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kovingten thuds his right hand into Yalixqua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook. Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kovingten throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side. Kovingten scores with a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick. Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kovingten lands a jab. Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Kovingten manages to step out the way in time. Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely. Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kovingten pushes Yalixqua away with a front kick. Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten! Kyle Kovingten 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:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Akira takes a body punch but keeps moving. Akira throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Akira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Yalixqua swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Akira throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Akira's head but Akira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Akira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akira ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akira. Akira circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akira. That did some damage! Yalixqua scores with a jab. Akira acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Akira slips the punch.#T1# Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Akira looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Akira throws a big counter combination but Yalixqua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Akira.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Akira moves his leg out of the way. Akira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Akira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Akira avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yalixqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akira rather than just go for the knockout. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Akira slips under a jab. Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua misses the jab. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akira. Yalixqua catches Akira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yalixqua swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Akira avoids the punch easily. Akira is looking to counter punch. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Yalixqua misses. A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Akira. Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akira misses with a straight right. Yalixqua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Akira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Akira takes one on the button. Akira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yalixqua cracks Akira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Akira misses the target. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Akira counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Yalixqua goes down! Will Yalixqua beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Akira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yalixqua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1##CL# Akira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes. Yalixqua is trying to stall.
Yalixqua is trying to break free. Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Akira.
#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. Akira cracks Yalixqua with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Yalixqua is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Yalixqua is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Yalixqua could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira! Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Hokuto Akira 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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Event:
AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua slips under a jab from Southanouvong. Southanouvong staying out of range there. Southanouvong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Southanouvong slips the punch. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southanouvong manages to avoid it. Southanouvong looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Southanouvong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. Yalixqua closes the distance looking to clinch and Southanouvong counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. Southanouvong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Southanouvong under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Southanouvong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Southanouvong is wise to it. Southanouvong throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Southanouvong misses with an uppercut. #KD2# Southanouvong walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Yalixqua rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Southanouvong has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#T1# Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Southanouvong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Southanouvong saw that one coming. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Southanouvong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Southanouvong's head back.
Yalixqua staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.#KD2# Southanouvong walks into a big right hand from Yalixqua and goes down! The referee sends Yalixqua to a neutral corner as Southanouvong gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#Southanouvong is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Southanouvong cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Oh Southanouvong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Southanouvong glances at the clock... BAM! Yalixqua nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Southanouvong crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Southanouvong is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval. Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sandoval moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval. Sandoval blocks a jab. Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua misses with the body kick and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Yalixqua takes one to the chin there. This has been an exciting period of action! Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. Sandoval misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Sandoval checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sandoval throws out a powerful jab. Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sandoval connects with a crisp jab. Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Sandoval throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua fails in his attempt to clinch. Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yalixqua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Yalixqua off the ropes and back into range. Yalixqua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing. Nice shot by Sandoval. A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Sandoval down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sandoval throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick. Sandoval misses with a left hand and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick. #T2# Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yalixquas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2# Sandoval clinches up against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot.#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away and Sandoval counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Sandoval. Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua tries to clinch up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval. Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL# Yalixqua has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yalixqua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut. Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike. Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sandoval blocks a jab. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way. Sandoval walks into a left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut. Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Sandoval misses the jab. Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab. Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Sandoval takes one on the button. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval. Sandoval throws out a powerful jab. Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right. Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it. Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.#T2# Sandoval throws out a powerful jab. Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick. Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sandoval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range. Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yalixqua wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance. Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
Sandoval might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Some bone on bone action there as Sandoval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sandoval misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch. Sandoval throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. As Sandoval backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# A big left from Yalixqua misses. #CL# Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sandoval lands with an overhand left. Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab. Yalixqua staying out of range there. A solid body kick from Yalixqua. Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua is looking to clinch. Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sandoval is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Sandoval has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes. Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yalixqua tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Sandoval. Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval. Sandoval lands a body shot. Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Sandoval sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook. Sandoval misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Yalixqua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua darts in trying to clinch and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua lands a head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing. It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Sandoval counters with a nice body shot. Sandoval lands a head shot. Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Sandoval catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sandoval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head. Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2# Yalixqua swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Sandoval walks into a left hand. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Sandoval is rocked! Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sandoval is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him? Sandoval walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Sandoval is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua with a hook. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Akira avoids it. Akira throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Akira looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua tries to move into range but Akira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Akira throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua lands with a cross. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Akira slaps the foot to one side. Akira looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akira has time to react. Yalixqua defending well as Akira loads up on a big left hand. A head kick by Yalixqua misses and Akira counters with a stiff right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Yalixqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Akira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua is looking to slow Akira down with leg kicks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yalixqua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Akira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yalixqua. Akira swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akira is out of range. Yalixqua throws a head kick but Akira moves out of range.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Akira saw that one coming. Akira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua tries to clinch but fails miserably and Akira counters with a lovely shot to the body. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw. Akira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yalixqua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akira scrambles back to his feet.#T2# 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! Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Akira ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand! Akira connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Yalixqua's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Yalixqua - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira! Hokuto Akira is the new welterweight champion! A very excited looking Hokuto Akira 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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Event:
AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Elizondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Elizondo blocks it well. Yalixqua with the inside leg kick. Elizondo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Yalixqua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Good leg kick by Elizondo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it. Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Nice cross by Elizondo. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a good jab.#T1# Elizondo misses with a wild body shot. Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Elizondo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Elizondo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Sandoval scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab. Sandoval takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Yalixqua - just one landing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sandoval misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Sandoval throws a big shot that misses. Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Yalixqua with a hook. The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy. Sandoval throws out a powerful jab. Sandoval checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Yalixqua throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it. Sandoval is looking for a counter combo. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Sandoval connects with a single shot there. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sandoval works over Yalixqua's head and body with a nice combination. Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yalixqua. Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval misses with a looping right. Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss! Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Sandoval stalks Yalixqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yalixqua's face. Yalixqua staggers backwards, shaken. Yalixqua swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yalixqua. Sandoval shrugs it off though. Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Both fighters circling a little - Yalixqua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yalixqua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sandoval lands with a good body shot. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot. Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Yalixqua off the ropes and back into range. Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandoval. Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away. A swing and a miss from Sandoval. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Sandoval throws a one two combo.
Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval. Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Sandoval misses with a looping right. Sandoval checks the leg kick. Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch. Sandoval swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab. Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick and Sandoval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sandoval scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react. Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far. Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. No joy there for Yalixqua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval. Sandoval lands with a shot to the body. Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively. Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab. A clash of legs there as Sandoval blocks the low kick. Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing. 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! Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Sandoval connects with a crisp jab. Sandoval scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. #T2# Yalixqua throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range. Sandoval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandoval. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Yalixqua misses. An inside leg kick from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua lands with a shot to the body. Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sandoval lands a body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a jab. Yalixqua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Sandoval throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yalixqua momentarily.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua. Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Sandoval. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandoval jabs at Yalixqua's body. Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yalixqua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval. Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss! Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T1# Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua scores with a big combo that sends Sandoval crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Sandoval flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Yalixqua jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iaspero Yalixqua! A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Elizondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Elizondo slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings and misses with a shot to the body and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily. Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo. Elizondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yalixqua. Elizondo defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot. We've been informed that Elizondo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Elizondo counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee. Elizondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it. Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Elizondo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Elizondo throws a good cross that connects.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Elizondo throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down. Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elizondo lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elizondo checks a leg kick. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it. Yalixqua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet. Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo. Elizondo with a nice calf kick.#CL2# Elizondo moves into range and clinches up with Yalixqua. Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo. An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target. Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick as Elizondo jumps back. Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks. Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Elizondo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick and Elizondo counters with a good low kick that Yalixqua was not able to check. Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage!#CL2# Elizondo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes. Yalixqua keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Elizondo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Elizondo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Elizondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2# Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it. Crunch! Elizondo slams his shin into Yalixqua's torso. Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A low kick from Yalixqua misses and Elizondo counters with a good low kick that Yalixqua was not able to check. Elizondo connects with a high kick. Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. A nice leg kick lands there from Elizondo. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand. Elizondo lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Danga de danga de dang - Elizondo scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Yalixqua is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Yalixqua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Oh Yalixqua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yalixqua tries to get into range but Elizondo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yalixqua! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elizondo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo! Gaizka Elizondo is the new welterweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Lee misses with a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely. A punch combination from Yalixqua misses. Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Left hook, right uppercut from Lee. Lee thows a body kick. Yalixqua tries to catch it but that hurt him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way. It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lee staying out of range there. Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua feints a counter leg kick. A big left from Lee misses. #T1# Yalixqua throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua motions for Lee to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee connects with the punch. Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Yalixqua wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range. Yalixqua scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice leg kick. Lee with a nice calf kick. Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yalixqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Lee moves into range and connects with a jab. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Lee looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Yalixqua seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing. Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee punishes Yalixqua's body with a nice straight punch. Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lee blocks a jab. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Lee throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Lee misses. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1# Yalixqua is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yalixqua moves out of range as Lee strikes. Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Lee dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Yalixqua misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily. Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lee looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2# Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one. Lee misses with an uppercut. A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Lee's defenses. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Lee checks it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua throws a hook but Lee blocks it. Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. Yalixqua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range. #CL# Lee pushes Yalixqua up against the ropes in a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua taking a breather. A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
#BC2# Yalixqua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there. Lee blocks a jab. Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Lee looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee lands with a good body shot. A leg kick checked by Lee. Lee misses with a looping left. Lee tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it. #T1# Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick. Yalixqua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lee tries to clinch up but Yalixqua circles away and keeps his distance. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Lee blocks it. Lee misses the jab. Yalixqua slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Lee. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yalixqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lee lands with a right hand. Yalixqua lands an overhand right.#T2# A slapping body kick lands there for Lee. Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Lee misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch. Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Lee's defenses. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. Lee throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iaspero Yalixqua just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4# Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Yalixqua throws a right and a left that both miss. Lee throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Lee scores with a hook. Nice body punch from Yalixqua. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# A jab from Yalixqua misses. Lee slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Lee. Yalixqua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yalixqua lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily. Lee misses with a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A combination from Lee does no damage. Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Lee has Yalixqua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Lee tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Lee tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. Yalixqua tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the ropes. Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yalixqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Lee. Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yalixqua moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. A jab from Lee misses. Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
Yalixqua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lee defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Lee lands. Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Lee misses. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Lee misses the shot to the body. Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yalixqua.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut. Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left. Yalixqua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yalixqua swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Yalixqua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. A jab lands there for Yalixqua. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Yalixqua throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Yalixqua only half commits. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Lee instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yalixqua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
AKF 52 | Beukeboom vs. Robbins
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cortez throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez. Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez. Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cortez misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. A clash of legs there as Yalixqua blocks the low kick. Yalixqua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Yalixqua lands a jab. A clash of legs there as Cortez blocks the low kick. Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Cortez lands a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cortez works the jab nicely. Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez blocks a low kick nicely. Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Cortez. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice body kick from Yalixqua.#T1# Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cortez misses with a straight left. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cortez scores with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cortez scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick. Cortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Yalixqua with a nice calf kick.#T2# Cortez is looking to score with low kicks. Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cortez on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cortez moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yalixqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez blocks a jab. Yalixqua delivers a nice body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cortez misses with a low kick. Cortez slips a jab from Yalixqua. Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cortez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
Yalixqua tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Cortez pushes Yalixqua away with a front kick. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Yalixqua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yalixqua connects with a crisp jab. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Yalixqua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Cortez misses with a wild body shot. Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Cortez is looking to counter punch. Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A punch combination from Cortez misses. Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks. Cortez throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Yalixqua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cortez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua pushes Cortez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
A frustrated look appears on Cortez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside. Cortez is working Yalixqua over against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Cortez.
#T2# Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Cortez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Cortez's belly button to the back. Cortez scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Cortez swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Yalixqua tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on. Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez throws a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cortez lands a head shot. Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Cortez appears to be looking for a big counter. Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cortez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Cortez. Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. A big right from Cortez misses. Cortez throws a big shot that misses. Cortez scores with a nice strike. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cortez tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Cortez's body. Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Cortez swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua connects with a nice looking jab.
Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range. Yalixqua with the inside leg kick. Cortez checks the leg kick. Cortez misses with a body kick. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot. Cortez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cortez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head. Yalixqua with the inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Cortez misses. Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2# Cortez feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Cortez is looking to counter with head kicks. Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cortez moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Cortez's corner calls for a 1-2. Cortez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice uppercut there from Cortez. Yalixqua throws out a powerful jab. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Cortez walks into a left hand. Yalixqua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cortez backs up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ubaldo Cortez. Well Yalixqua 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vettori looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD# Yalixqua cracks Vettori with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yalixqua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vettori to stand back up! Yalixqua drops Vettori with a big left hand! Vettori is injured, injured bad! Yalixqua jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yalixqua. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yalixqua. That snapped Fro's head back.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Fro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD# Yalixqua sends Fro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yalixqua is motioning to the referee to let Fro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Fro is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fro is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him? Yalixqua measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Fro! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1# Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua backing away here, and Vettori unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Vettori looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Vettori didn't see that one coming.#KD# Yalixqua lands a big uppercut and Vettori crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vettori looks OK. Yalixqua waves Vettori back to his feet!#ROC#Vettori is rocked! Vettori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vettori is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him? Vettori's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vettori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua stuns Vettori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua flashes Vettori a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vettori's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vettori crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Yalixqua punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Yalixqua pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch. Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively. Yalixqua'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. Barnes slows down the pace here.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes'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.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively.#T2# Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes. Stalling in the clinch from Yalixqua.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch. Barnes tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the cage. Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barnes misses with the head strike.
#T3# Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yalixqua is struggling to control the position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yalixqua's brow. Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua has Barnes pushed against the cage. Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Yalixqua.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua effectively controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes. A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it. Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2# Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch. Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua blocks an elbow strike from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes letting Yalixqua take a breather here. Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
Yalixqua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. #T1# Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Yalixqua avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now. Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Yalixqua to work.
Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yalixqua stalls. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks. Barnes working hard to break the clinch. Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks. Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
#T3# Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries to break free but Yalixqua pushes him back against the cage. Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. Yalixqua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yalixqua controlling the action here for a moment.
Yalixqua stalling in the clinch.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes is trying to push Yalixqua away but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. #CL2# Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch. Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage. Yalixqua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yalixqua taking a breather. Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Barnes will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Yalixqua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yalixqua.#CL2# Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch. Barnes trying to stall but Yalixqua improves his position.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Yalixqua tries to clinch and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Yalixqua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua avoiding damage.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Yalixqua to work.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage. Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes. #T3##BC# Barnes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Yalixqua closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage. Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yalixqua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Barnes tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. Yalixqua is pushing Barnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bob Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yalixqua stalling.
#T4# Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barnes throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease. Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes checks a leg kick nicely. Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Barnes works the jab nicely. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range. Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua. Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes! Bob Barnes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Shebu is looking to clinch. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. #TD2# Shebu drives through with a takedown into guard. Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Shebu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Yalixqua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shebu on the ground. Shebu cracks Yalixqua with a solid left hand. Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yalixqua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu. Yalixqua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shebu throwing strikes but missing. Shebu throws a big elbow that misses. Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing. Shebu misses the shot to the body. Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Shebu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Shebu winds up and cracks Yalixqua with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though. Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ground and pound from Shebu. Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though. Yalixqua is trying to stand up here but Shebu is controlling him well. Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Yalixqua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yalixqua tries to get out of the position. Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head. #T2# Shebu working over Yalixqua with some ground and pound. Yalixqua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow. Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though. Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shebu.#TD2# Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yalixqua to the mat! Yalixqua manages to get full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Shebu throwing strikes but missing. Shebu won't allow Yalixqua to get back to his feet. #T3# Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Shebu throws a big elbow that misses. Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Yalixqua's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalixqua has wrist control. Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it. Shebu throws a big right hand that misses. Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shebu lands a couple of elbows. Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Shebu throwing strikes but missing. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Shebu scores with a kick to the body.
#CL# Yalixqua pushes Shebu up against the cage in a clinch. Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yalixqua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Yalixqua shows good agility there to stay on his feet. I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Yalixqua is pressed up against the cage. Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yalixqua down to the mat. Yalixqua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Iaspero Yalixqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. #CL# Yalixqua moves into the clinch. Yalixqua avoiding damage.
Yalixqua has Shebu pushed against the cage. Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yalixqua pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Shebu looks for a takedown but Yalixqua sprawls well. Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua wants to clinch. Shebu looks for a takedown but Yalixqua sprawls well. Yalixqua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Yalixqua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shebu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# Yalixqua clinches up with Shebu and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu. Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shebu has Yalixqua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yalixqua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Come on Yalixqua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shebu wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yalixqua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Shebu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yalixqua can't fight it off and eventually Shebu manages to take the fight to the floor. Yalixqua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet but Shebu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots. Shebu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yalixqua's head. Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Shebu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yalixqua tries to avoid it but Shebu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yalixqua to the ground. Yalixqua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Shebu feints and as Yalixqua raises his hands in defense, Shebu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss. Shebu throwing strikes but missing. Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shebu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it. Shebu stands up over Yalixqua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yalixqua circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua throws a head kick but Shebu moves out of range.
#TD2# Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yalixqua to the mat! Yalixqua manages to get full guard. Yalixqua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots. Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss. Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yalixqua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4# Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Shebu winds up and cracks Yalixqua with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu. Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Shebu slips a nice elbow through Yalixqua's hands, connecting with Yalixqua's forehead. Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet. Shebu is nestled in close to Yalixqua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shebu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yalixqua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though. Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##TD2# Shebu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shebu lands in his opponent's guard. Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far. Shebu landing some decent shots from guard. Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalixqua has wrist control. Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Yalixqua's brow. Shebu cracks Yalixqua with a solid left hand. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yalixqua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Shebu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yalixqua napping and manages to drive through into side control! Shebu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yalixqua is avoiding damage well.
#T1# Shebu misses with the ground and pound. Shebu looks up at the clock and then as Yalixqua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shebu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shebu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shebu scores with a couple of short elbows. Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends. Shebu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shebu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yalixqua down.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends. Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends. Shebu working the ground and pound. An elbow from Shebu crashes against the mat.
Shebu tries to move to mount but Yalixqua blocks the move with his legs. #T2# Shebu working the ground and pound but Yalixqua is defending the strikes. Shebu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Yalixqua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shebu connects with a decent elbow. Shebu is putting a hurting on Yalixqua here, landing some big shots from side control. Shebu looks up at the clock and then as Yalixqua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shebu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shebu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yalixqua is avoiding damage well.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Shebu tries to clinch there but Yalixqua circles away.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw. Yalixqua is looking to clinch. #TD2# Shebu scores with a takedown into Yalixqua's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Yalixqua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet but Shebu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Shebu works a leg free and moves into half guard. Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu. Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu. Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu. Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though. Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu. Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu. Shebu throwing shots but Yalixqua is blocking nicely. Shebu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A low kick from Yalixqua is predictable there and Shebu counters with a thumping low kick. Shebu tries to clinch up. Yalixqua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shebu avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
And that's the end of the fight! Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shebu 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tavon Shebu made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Proud FC 21
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1# Yamamotica takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yamamotica fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yamamotica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yamamotica cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamotica counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Yamamotica. Yamamotica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamotica throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Yamamotica counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Yamamotica just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Yamamotica drops his hands momentarily and Yalixqua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yamamotica looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Yamamotica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yamamotica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Yamamotica moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that misses. Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yamamotica misses with a looping left. Yamamotica checks the leg kick. A little jabbing left from Yamamotica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Yamamotica takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Yamamotica counters with a three punch combo that has Yalixqua backing up. Yalixqua nods at Yamamotica to acknowledge the strikes. Yalixqua with a jab. Yalixqua scores with a jab. Yamamotica acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamotica. #CL# Yalixqua has closed the distance and engaged Yamamotica in a clinch.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamotica blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good body shot from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head. Yalixqua works on Yamamotica's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. #BC2# Yamamotica breaks the clinch.
Yamamotica on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# Yalixqua connects with a crisp jab. Yamamotica sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Yamamotica misses with a hook.#CL# Yalixqua clinches up against the ropes.#BC# Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked and Yamamotica counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua thumps Yamamotica with a low kick. Yamamotica slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yamamotica has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Yamamotica throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamamotica just manages to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamamotica checks a leg kick. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Yamamotica is out of range. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamotica throws a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a low kick, right behind Yamamotica 's knee. #T3# Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Yalixqua moves into the clinch successfully.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamotica.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamotica misses with some punches.
Yamamotica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yamamotica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yamamotica is looking to control Yalixqua's arms but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamotica has his back to the ropes. #T4# Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Yamamotica tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Yamamotica back against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yamamotica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yamamotica has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamotica's elbow. Yamamotica misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Yamamotica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamotica or not. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamotica moves away. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Yamamotica moved out of range. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It seemed like Yamamotica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yamamotica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamotica is just out of range. Yamamotica scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there. Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamotica sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Yamamotica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Yamamotica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a head kick but Yamamotica moves out of range.
Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamotica.
Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yamamotica paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yamamotica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Yamamotica connects with a jab. Yamamotica has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamotica there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yamamotica throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Yamamotica. #T1##CL# Yalixqua rushes Yamamotica and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamotica's elbow. Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Yamamotica lands an uppercut. Yamamotica misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yamamotica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. Yamamotica slows down the pace here.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamamotica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. #T2# A short right from Yamamotica on the inside. Yamamotica prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua presses Yamamotica against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Yamamotica. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Yamamotica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land. A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamotica can do to turn this around? Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamotica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
Yamamotica misses with a body punch.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Iaspero Yalixqua has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamotica throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Yamamotica looking to slow down the pace here. Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamotica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamotica is trying to maintain a safe position but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns Yamamotica into the ropes. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamoticas head. Yamamotica prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yamamotica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yamamotica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# A short uppercut from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yamamotica prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamotica's elbow. Yalixqua works on Yamamotica's body with a couple of short punches. Yamamotica prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Yamamotica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamotica's gas tank. Yamamotica is breathing heavily. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A short right from Yalixqua. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamotica at a distance.
Yalixqua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Yamamotica on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yalixqua defending well as Yamamotica loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. A head kick from Yalixqua lands but Yamamotica takes it in his stride. Yalixqua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamamotica. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamotica checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua cracks Yamamotica with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yamamotica misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yamamotica paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL# Yalixqua clinches with his opponent.
Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. #T1# A short right from Yamamotica on the inside. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua lands a right hand. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yamamotica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yalixqua.
Yamamotica working aggressively here.
Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamotica.
Yalixqua is working Yamamotica over against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua pushes Yamamotica back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Kalicius Yamamotica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yalixqua scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Yamamotica. Yalixqua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yamamotica misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua stalling in the clinch but Yamamotica improves position. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yamamotica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamotica has had enough of the clinch but Yalixqua keeps him there for the moment. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# A battle for position here, against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Yamamotica misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yamamotica tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the ropes. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Yamamotica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yalixqua stalling in the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Yamamotica prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamotica.
Yalixqua lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
#CL# Yamamotica gets tackled into the ropes by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch. Yalixqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Yamamotica is rocked! Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards. Yamamotica is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Yalixqua is working Yamamotica over against the ropes. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Yamamotica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamotica's gas tank. Yamamotica seems to have recovered his senses. Yalixqua digs a right hand underneath Yamamotica's ribcage. Yamamotica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! After the fight, Iaspero Yalixqua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Proud FC 14 - Alpha
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1# Caria misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Caria throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua moves forwards but Caria connects with a nice, crisp jab. Caria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. A jab lands there for Yalixqua. A clash of legs there as Yalixqua blocks the low kick. Caria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Caria wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance. Caria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yalixqua will feel that in the morning. Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caria throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
Caria lunges at Yalixqua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yalixqua's hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caria throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and checks it nicely. Caria lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Caria misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Caria dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Caria tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Caria with the inside leg kick. Caria takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. #T1# Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caria in his tracks. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Caria ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua defending well as Caria loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters circling a little - Yalixqua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Caria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua cracks a nice hook into Caria's ribs. Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Caria misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Yalixqua swings for the body but Caria moves out of range.
Caria throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Caria clinches up against the ropes. Caria working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yalixqua as Caria tries to tie him up. Caria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
#T2# Yalixqua tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
Caria misses with some punches.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Caria lands with a left to the head. Caria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yalixqua blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Caria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Caria. Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Caria missing with knees to the body.
Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Caria. Caria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caria. Yalixqua lands a body punch. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Caria scores a nice knee to the body.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Caria.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria scores with a shoulder strike. Caria taking a breather. Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Caria swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Caria misses with a short punch on the inside. Caria lands a hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Caria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Caria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. 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! Caria lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook. Caria jabs Yalixqua right on the nose. Yalixqua blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Caria. Caria wants to clinch. Yalixqua throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range.
Caria avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caria is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down. A little feinted left hand from Caria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Caria. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Caria moved out of range. Caria misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Caria lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Melankomas Caria will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Caria checks it. Caria dodges the punch combination from Yalixqua.
Nice body punch from Caria. #CL# Caria closes the distance and clinches. Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caria or not. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Caria blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Caria fails to land. Caria working aggressively here.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Caria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Caria swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Caria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caria's gas tank. #T1# Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Caria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yalixqua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Caria tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua is working Caria over against the ropes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. A right handed body shot lands from Yalixqua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caria backwards. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua.#BC2# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Caria avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caria momentarily.
Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caria. Jab by Yalixqua. Yalixqua cracks Caria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. A big left from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua cracks Caria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caria wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Caria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3# Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua cracks Caria with an open hand slap. Some bone on bone action there as Caria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Yalixqua tries to work over Caria's front leg with a kick but Caria checks it. Caria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Caria wants to clinch. Caria loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua wants to counter the offense by Caria and move into the clinch position. Caria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua catches Caria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Caria tries to clinch up. Caria fails in his attempt to clinch. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# A jab from Yalixqua misses. #CL# Caria moves into range and clinches up with Yalixqua. A short right hand to the side of the head by Caria. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes. Caria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. Caria lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yalixqua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now. Caria avoids the elbow strike from Yalixqua, against the ropes.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yalixqua lands a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caria. Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice uppercut there from Yalixqua. Yalixqua moves out of range as Caria throws a body kick.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yalixqua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Caria. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caria. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria. Caria does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caria throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and checks it nicely. Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Caria scores with a kick to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circling - Caria throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Caria lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yalixqua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yalixqua sizes up Caria with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Caria misses with a low kick. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caria. Caria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caria jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Yalixqua avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Yalixqua with a jab. Caria walks into a jab. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Caria throws a front kick that sends Yalixqua stumbling back into the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caria swings away with a leg kick that misses. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caria.#T2# Caria misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Caria looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Caria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Caria slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua lands a jab to the head.
Caria fails in his attempt to clinch. Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yalixqua lands a jab. Good work by Yalixqua as he checks the leg kick. Caria stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Caria moves into the clinch. Caria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Caria. #T3# Good body shot from Caria.
Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Caria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Caria gets through Yalixqua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Caria prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Caria pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Caria lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a body shot. Caria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yalixqua presses Caria against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Caria. Yalixqua tries to land knees in the clinch but Caria avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Yalixqua lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria working aggressively here.
Caria lands an uppercut. Yalixqua lands a right hand. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head. Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria. Caria misses with a knee strike.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Caria is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yalixqua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Yalixqua 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua! A less than humble Iaspero Yalixqua misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Proud FC 11 - Daydream
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1# Paa misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range. Paa misses with a left hand #CL# and Yalixqua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua gets through Paa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Yalixqua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the ropes. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua. Yalixqua dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
#T1# Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Paa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yalixqua's defenses. Paa lands with a left to the head. Paa scores with a shoulder strike. Yalixqua lands a body shot. Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch. Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head. Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa misses with an elbow over the top. Paa misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua cracks Paa with a nice body shot. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paa. A short right from Paa. Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. We've been informed that Paa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow. Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Paa blocking some punches.
Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The referee is keeping an eye on Yalixqua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut. Paa working aggressively here.
#T3# Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow. Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Yalixqua is working Paa over against the ropes. Paa misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
Paa looks winded! Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. Yalixqua works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards. Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A clash of legs there as Paa blocks the low kick. Paa wants to counter the offense by Yalixqua and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Paa clinches up against the ropes. Paa blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. #T4# Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Yalixqua pushes Paa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. #BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
Yalixqua with a hook. Paa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Paa misses with a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Paa goes down! Yalixqua rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Paa is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to the boss Sam Fairtex for being an awesome organiser. Big respect.'. |
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Event:
Proud FC 6- DYNAMITE
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1# That kick from Wolff tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on. Wolff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Wolff punishes Yalixqua's body with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua fails to land with a series of punches.
Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolff counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wolff ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a leg kick. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolff is looking to counter with a body kick. Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Wolff sees coming a mile off. As Yalixqua backs away, Wolff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wolff tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. Wolff backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Wolff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# Wolff has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
Wolff prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Wolff scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land. Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Wolff throws a head punch that misses. Wolff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wolff blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Wolff blocks it.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Wolff lands with a right to the head. Wolff lands a shoulder strike. Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Wolff blocking some punches.
Wolff misses with the head strike.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yalixqua works the jab nicely. Wolff moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yalixqua throws out a powerful jab. Wolff checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Wolff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3# Wolff scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yalixqua. Wolff shrugs it off though. Wolff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wolff slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua cracks Wolff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wolff slips under a jab. Wolff tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Wolff throws a nice outside leg kick. Wolff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua only half commits to the counter leg kick. Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Yalixqua misses. #T4# Wolff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yalixqua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yalixqua is looking to slow Wolff down with leg kicks. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Wolff.
Wolff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wolff throws a nice inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua tries to clinch up but Wolff circles away and keeps his distance. Yalixqua throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wolff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Wolff lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomäus Wolff will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Wolff.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wolff moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Wolff misses with a low kick as Yalixqua jumps back. Yalixqua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolff on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Wolff's ribs.#T1# Yalixqua throws a series of punches but Wolff moves out of range. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Wolff saw that one coming. Wolff tried to counter with a leg kick but Yalixqua avoided it. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wolff throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Wolff has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Wolff.
Yalixqua tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolff. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
#BC# Wolff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolff slips a jab from Yalixqua. Wolff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it.#T2# Wolff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Wolff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wolff ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Wolff is looking to counter punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. A solid body kick from Wolff. Wolff ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Wolff avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
Wolff tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Wolff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wolff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Wolff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Wolff slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Wolff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Wolff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# A bone on bone clash there as Wolff blocks the leg kick.
Wolff wants to slow Yalixqua down by chopping away at his legs. Yalixqua is trying to counter with his kicks. Jab from Yalixqua. Jab by Wolff. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Wolff saw that one coming. It appears Wolff was looking to counter with a kick there. Wolff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Wolff saw that one coming. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolff. It looked like Wolff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wolff throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Wolff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Wolff ducks down to avoid it. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Yalixqua swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
Wolff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolff avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Yalixqua throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range. Wolff throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely. Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolff misses with a looping left. Wolff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Wolff is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs. Wolff lands a nice looking body kick. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Wolff counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Wolff misses the target. A countering left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses. Wolff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Wolff with the inside leg kick. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolff. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Wolff connects with a solid leg kick. Wolff looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3# Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Wolff moved out of range. Wolff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua motions for Wolff to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Good leg kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Wolff's shoulder, as Wolff tries to avoid the shot. Wolff throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Wolff only half commits. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. #T4# A head kick misses from Wolff. Wolff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yalixqua will feel that in the morning. An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Wolff scores with a jab to the jaw. Wolff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range. Wolff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick and Wolff counters with a good low kick that Yalixqua was not able to check. Wolff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Wolff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Wolff slips a straight right by Yalixqua. As Yalixqua backs away, Wolff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wolff lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Wolff connects with a crisp jab. Wolff blocks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wolff moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Wolff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua.#T1# Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Wolff sees coming a mile off. Wolff lands an overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Iaspero Yalixqua's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Wolff moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Wolff misses with a kick to the body.
Wolff tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it. Wolff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. #T2# Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Wolff avoids the punch easily. Wolff is looking to land body kicks. Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolff is wise to it. Yalixqua catches Wolff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wolff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. Wolff's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wolff throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Wolff. Yalixqua wants to counter with a clinch but Wolff pushes him away.#T3# Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Wolff moved out of range nicely. Wolff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yalixqua lands a leg kick that knocks Wolff off balance momentarily. Wolff missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wolff lands an overhand right.#CUT#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolff. Wolff misses the shot to the body. Wolff avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Wolff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A slapping leg kick lands for Yalixqua.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Yalixqua is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bartholomäus Wolff! After the fight, Bartholomäus Wolff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Iaspero Yalixqua spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to the boss Sam Fairtex for being an awesome organiser. Big respect.'. |
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Event:
8L 95 - Steiner (FINAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1# Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters with an inside leg kick. Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lee looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well. Lee swinging wildly here.
Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Lee needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch. Yalixqua lands with a shot to the body. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
#T1# Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lee scores with a nice head shot. Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily. Yalixqua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off. Lee throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. A countering left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick. Lee misses with the body kick and Yalixqua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yalixqua. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua slips under a jab.#T2# Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. Yalixqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely. Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. A big left from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#T3# Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut. Lee misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Decent striking displayed by Lee there. Lee connects with a high kick. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good leg kick by Lee. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Lee.#KD2# Yalixqua staggers Lee with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Lee looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lee slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range. Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yalixqua. Lee dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Yalixqua throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side. Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Good leg kick by Lee. Lee slips a jab from Yalixqua. Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lee throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lee misses with a double jab.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Lee's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lee slips a jab from Yalixqua. Lee throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Lee throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far. A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua scores with a three punch combo!
Lee swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Yalixqua clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee. Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab. Good leg kick by Yalixqua. Lee sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lee missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch. Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# 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! Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head. Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Lee misses with a hook. Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice shot lands for Lee. Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# An inside leg kick from Lee misses. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Yalixqua thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side. Yalixqua moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Lee moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Lee lands a jab-cross combination. Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Yalixqua misses. Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head. Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yalixqua keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick. #T4# Lee tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
Lee misses the jab. Yalixqua is looking for the big counter here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yalixqua staying out of range there. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on the side of the head. #CL2# Yalixqua rushes Lee and presses him up against the ropes. Lee lands a hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Lee. #BC# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yalixqua tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lee throws an elbow but misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Yalixqua tries to tie him up. #BC# Lee breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Lee's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Lee darts in and clinches Yalixqua up against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua. Lee lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua scores with a shoulder strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. Lee prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yalixqua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yalixqua takes a knee to the side of the body. Lee prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on 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! Lee cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1# Lee misses the jab. Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Lee pushes Yalixqua up against the ropes in a clinch. Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lee tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes. Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lee tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lee tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. A right hand to the body from Lee.
Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua blocks the elbow strike.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges. Knees to the body from Lee.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Lee blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yalixqua is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Good body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
#T4# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lee moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch. Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick. Yalixqua tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily. Yalixqua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iaspero Yalixqua just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Lee. Lee backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. Lee throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lee slips a jab from Yalixqua. Lee clobbers Yalixqua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it. Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee. Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1# Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lee is looking to counter the offense by Yalixqua and move into the clinch. Lee misses the jab. Lee scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# Jab by Lee. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. Lee scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee slips under a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a straight right. Lee lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Lee throws a head kick that misses. Lee slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T3# Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lee throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range. #CL# Yalixqua tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4# Lee throws a wild body kick that Yalixqua sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lee lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lee avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Lee clinches. Lee misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lee misses with a knee to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5# Lee throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yalixqua connects with a single shot there. Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Decent striking displayed by Lee there. Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it. Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Lee throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lee sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lee throws a leg kick but Yalixqua sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#CL# Lee closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Lee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head. #BC# Lee manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee lands a nice looking body kick. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Yalixqua gets tackled into the ropes by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple. Lee crunches a lovely knee into Yalixqua's ribcage. Yalixqua is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Lee breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Lee rushes Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yalixqua tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. Lee blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yalixqua's brow. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee landing knees to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yalixqua is working Lee over against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple. Yalixqua dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yalixqua's face.
#T3# Lee lands an elbow inside that Yalixqua shrugs off. Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yalixqua is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yalixqua works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches. Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
#BC2# Yalixqua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Lee lands a front kick. Lee throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it. Lee misses with a kick to the body and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua thumps Lee with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lee throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Lee. Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tommy Lee! Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Tommy Lee! Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Tommy Lee wins by majority decision! Tommy Lee retains his welterweight title! After winning the bout, Tommy Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Iaspero Yalixqua spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to the boss Sam Fairtex for being an awesome organiser. Big respect.'. |
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Event:
8L 94 - Larry Bird
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Paa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Paa looks to land a combination but Yalixqua avoids it well. Paa looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away. Nice shot by Paa. Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A jab from Paa misses. #CL# Paa moves into the clinch. Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. Paa is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paa or not. Paa lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa. A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
#T1# Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paa. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa. Paa misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa. #BC2# Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Paa moved away. Paa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yalixqua avoids it. Paa walks into a stiff left hand from Yalixqua. Paa scores with a nice head shot. Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua wants to slow Paa down by chopping away at his legs. Yalixqua checks a low kick from Paa. Paa lands the left hand. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target. Paa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Paa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.#T2##CL2# Paa tries to keep at a distance but Yalixqua has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paa backwards. Paa gets through Yalixqua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Paa is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Paa blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Paa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yalixqua is keeping busy. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua blocks the elbow strike.
Yalixqua takes an elbow to the forehead. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem. Paa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A chopping leg kick lands by Paa. Paa misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Jab from Paa. Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Paa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paa scores with a nice head shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses. #T1# Paa misses the shot to the body. A low kick lands for Paa.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there. Yalixqua walks into a jab. Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. Paa moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Paa lands an overhand right. Paa tries to land a front kick but Yalixqua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa. Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target. Paa misses with a hook. Paa thuds his shin into the meat of Yalixqua's side. Paa misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Paa lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paa throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far. Paa connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa. Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Paa throws a combination that misses and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Paa connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Paa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua tries to move into range but Paa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yalixqua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paa doesn't seem bothered though. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot. Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Paa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paa digs a good hook to Yalixqua's body.
Paa misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Paa pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Paa scores with a body shot.
Paa moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua cracks Paa with a good jab. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Paa is rocked! Paa misses with a body shot.
Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yalixqua weaves into range and cracks Paa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yalixqua is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua 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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Event:
8L 91 - DurandIsaFuckingLegend
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua lands with an overhand left. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Justis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Justis moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Justis's head. A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yalixqua thinking. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua tries to clinch up but Justis circles away and keeps his distance. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua cracks Justis with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. Justis swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Justis saw that one coming. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Justis counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Yalixqua to the mat! Justis runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Yalixqua is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it! Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Yalixqua lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Justis's leg but Justis calmly moves out of range. #T2# Justis scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Yalixqua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justis, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2# Justis manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Justis takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Justis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nice body kick there by Yalixqua. Justis avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Despite the aggression on Justis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yalixqua tries to clinch but Justis is having none of it. Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a leg kick and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Justis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A low kick from Yalixqua misses and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Justis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Justis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Justis just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Yalixqua pushes Justis up against the ropes in a clinch. Yalixqua lands a body shot. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. #T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Yalixqua tries to work over Justis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Justis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Justis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around? Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Justis prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua looking to slow down the pace here. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Justis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##BC2# Justis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yalixqua moves to clinch but Justis breaks away letting Justis counter with a right hand. Yalixqua misses with a body punch
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua catches Justis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua misses with the body kick enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab. Justis drops his hands momentarily and Yalixqua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Justis misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua defending well as Justis loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua'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. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Justis throws a big counter head kick but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving. Justis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Justis misses. Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Yalixqua throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Justis blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Justis checks a leg kick nicely. Nice shot by Yalixqua. Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. Justis takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua thows a leg kick but Justis checks it and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua throws a leg kick which misses Justis's front leg but catches the back leg as Justis tries to avoid it. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yalixqua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justis checks it well. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. #T2# Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justis.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Yalixqua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Justis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Justis with an uppercut! Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yalixqua tried to score with a low kick but Justis checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! Iaspero Yalixqua thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# Boudreaux slips under a jab from Yalixqua. A lazy left from Boudreaux finds it's target. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Boudreaux moved away. Boudreaux swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boudreaux . Boudreaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Yalixqua.
Boudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Boudreaux . An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target. Boudreaux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
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! Boudreaux slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Boudreaux . Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Boudreaux . Yalixqua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range. #T1# Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua looks to throw a body kick and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Boudreaux throws a nice outside leg kick. Boudreaux feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boudreaux checks it well. Boudreaux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Boudreaux 's belly button to the back. Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
#T2# Boudreaux walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua lands a jab to Boudreaux 's midsection. The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua is looking to slow Boudreaux down with leg kicks. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boudreaux with a nice calf kick. A low kick from Yalixqua misses enabling Boudreaux to counter with a crisp jab. Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Boudreaux . Yalixqua moves forwards but Boudreaux connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot by Boudreaux . Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Boudreaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boudreaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Boudreaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Boudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
It looked like Yalixqua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yalixqua blocks the body kick.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Boudreaux sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Boudreaux is out of range. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boudreaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. Boudreaux cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A left lands for Boudreaux . Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Yalixqua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Boudreaux scores with a jab to the head.
Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Boudreaux lands a jab to the nose. Boudreaux walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boudreaux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Boudreaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Boudreaux staying out of range there. Boudreaux lands a right hook to the body.
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boudreaux takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. #T2# Boudreaux misses with a looping left. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boudreaux misses with a hook. An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target. Good exchange - Yalixqua coming out on top. Yalixqua tried to score with a low kick but Boudreaux checks it. Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua feints and then cracks Boudreaux 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boudreaux down. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudreaux . Boudreaux misses with a hook. Yalixqua misses with a left hand and Boudreaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet. Boudreaux misses with a straight left. Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick and Boudreaux counters with a right hand to the body. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Boudreaux slaps the foot to one side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body. Boudreaux connects with a high kick. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Boudreaux throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Boudreaux slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Boudreaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Boudreaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Boudreaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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! Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
#T1# Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Boudreaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Yalixqua misses with a body shot
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Boudreaux does it's job there. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet. Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. A right-left combo lands from Boudreaux . Yalixqua needs to keep his hands up - Boudreaux had a free shot at his head there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range. Boudreaux slips under a jab. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Boudreaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boudreaux checks a leg kick. A low kick from Yalixqua misses #CL2# and Boudreaux counters by clinching up. Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua digs a right hand underneath Boudreaux 's ribcage. Boudreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected. Boudreaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Boudreaux .
Boudreaux 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Boudreaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Boudreaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Yalixqua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. A left hand lands to the body for Boudreaux .
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua motions for Boudreaux to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Boudreaux throws a quick inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A jab from Yalixqua misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronnie Dale Boudreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Boudreaux 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux 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:
8L 83 - Gnarr
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua cracks a nice hook into Ambe's ribs. Ambe misses with a looping right. Ambe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Ambe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ambe throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Ambe scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ambe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yalixqua cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ambe lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Ambe'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. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ambe blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Ambe dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Ambe's defenses. Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
Ambe lands a head shot. Ambe cracks Yalixqua with a good jab. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Ambe avoids it. Yalixqua sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Ambe sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ambe on the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big left from Ambe misses. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ambe is looking for a counter combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ambe takes a step back to recover. #CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambe tries to stall but Yalixqua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. #T2# Ambe stalling in the clinch but Yalixqua improves position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ambe darts in and clinches Yalixqua up against the ropes. Yalixqua being controlled against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe is trying to stall.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Ambe is looking to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ambe cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yalixqua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice jab there from Yalixqua. Ambe lands with a nice body punch. Nice cross by Yalixqua. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Ambe is looking to clinch. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Ambe ducks down to avoid it. Ambe throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Nice cross by Ambe. Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ambe appears to be looking for a big counter. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Ambe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Yalixqua circles away.
#T1# Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Ambe sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ambe's head backwards. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Yalixqua sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jab, jab by Ambe - just one landing. Yalixqua tries to land a leg kick but Ambe saw it coming and moves away.
Ambe takes one on the button.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe tries to clinch up but Yalixqua circles away and keeps his distance. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Ambe tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ambe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ambe is looking to clinch. Jab by Ambe.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Ambe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.#CL# Ambe has Yalixqua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe taking a breather. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yalixqua 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Iaspero Yalixqua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'what a fucking beast of an opponent and the best manager on mmatycoon...i think i m done with kt thank you to sam for the opportunity. you can catch me grappling'. |
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Event:
8L 79 - Smashing
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1# Lee connects with a crisp jab. Lee throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily. Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Lee lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick. Yalixqua throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee. Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Lee is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs. Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee tries to clinch but Yalixqua is having none of it. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that misses. Lee dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Lee. Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. Lee connects with a single shot there. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Lee tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves away and Yalixqua counters with a nice body shot. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee. Lee misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yalixqua finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head. A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lee misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range. Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it. A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Lee down. Lee missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab from Lee misses. Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A left lands for Yalixqua. Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. Lee throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Yalixqua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands. A head kick from Lee lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride. Lee blocks a low kick nicely. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks. Lee lands a head shot. Yalixqua blocks a leg kick. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target. Yalixqua defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lee darts in trying to clinch and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. Lee misses with a hook. Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua slips under a jab. Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Yalixqua. A jab from Lee misses. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Yalixqua misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Lee. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target. Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lee looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off. A right-left combo lands from Yalixqua. Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Lee throws a head kick that misses and Yalixqua counters with a nice body shot. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Lee. This has been an exciting period of action! Lee lands with a nice body punch. Yalixqua clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lee misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yalixqua's hands. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. A leg kick checked by Yalixqua. Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lee tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Yalixqua is avoiding it.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Lee throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. A good leg kick by Lee. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it. Nice jab there from Yalixqua. Lee throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. A left lands for Lee. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
#CL# Lee has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Yalixqua works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tommy Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua misses with a right hand and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee. Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lee scores with a kick to the midsection. Lee scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Yalixqua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Lee throws a nice head kick!
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lee looks to throw a body kick and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lee scores with a nice strike. Lee tries to clinch up. Lee connects with a high kick. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Yalixqua jabs at Lee's body. Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively. Yalixqua lands an overhand right. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Lee misses. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee cracks Yalixqua with an open hand slap. Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Lee throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Lee with a hook. Lee throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands the left hand. Lee takes one on the button. Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2# Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee connects with a single shot there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lee tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua. Nice defenses there by Lee. Lee moves out of range of the body kick. A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. Yalixqua lands a front kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Tommy Lee! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee wins by split decision! Tommy Lee retains his welterweight title! Our winner, Tommy Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
8L 75 - Sanchez
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1# Kovingten misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked and Kovingten counters with a slapping leg kick. Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kovingten throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses. A left lands for Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though. Kovingten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yalixqua misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovingten throws a chopping leg kick but Yalixqua manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kovingten checks the leg kick. Kovingten takes one 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! Kovingten takes one on the button. Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Kovingten slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T1# A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body. Good work by Yalixqua as he checks the leg kick. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away. Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kovingten blocks a jab. Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. It looked like Kovingten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards. Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well. Kovingten stalks Yalixqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yalixqua's face. Yalixqua staggers backwards, shaken.#T2# Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovingtens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yalixqua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kovingten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kovingten looks for the body kick but Yalixqua saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Kovingten ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Yalixqua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well. Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kovingten blocks a jab. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kovingten lands with a nice body kick. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kovingten defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Kovingten sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off. Kovingten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
Kovingten blocks a jab. Crunch! Yalixqua slams his shin into Kovingten's torso. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovingten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A clash of legs there as Kovingten blocks the low kick. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming. Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick. Kovingten is looking to counter punch. Kovingten throws a head kick that misses. Kovingten backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kovingten takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses. Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Kovingten slaps the foot to one side. Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua blocks the body kick.
#T1# Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kovingten stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kovingten tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua catches Kovingten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kovingten lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A shot to the liver by Kovingten. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice hook. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kovingten lands the left hand. Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yalixqua tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kovingten scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick. Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kovingten lands with a right hand. Yalixqua needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick. Kovingten throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Kovingten lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yalixqua - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua. A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target. Kovingten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kovingten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yalixqua punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Yalixqua misses. Kovingten is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kovingten connects with a high kick. Kovingten misses with a double jab.
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! Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yalixqua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Yalixqua misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
#T1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovingten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Kovingten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Kovingten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Yalixqua. Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Kovingten. Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovingten counters with a stiff right hand. Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab. Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A cross from Yalixqua lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua connects with a body shot. Kovingten throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kovingten delivers a nice body kick. Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua walks into a left hand. Kovingten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovingten checks a low kick from Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses. Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yalixqua checks a low kick from Kovingten.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
8L 68 - Steel
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua lands with a shot to the body. Maartins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A chopping leg kick lands by Maartins. Maartins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maartins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Maartins misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Maartins throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Maartins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maartins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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! Maartins walks into a jab. Maartins throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side. A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Maartins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maartins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Maartins saw that one coming. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maartins connects with a jab. Maartins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Maartins misses the target. Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yalixqua swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Maartins throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Yalixqua counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Maartins controls his hands.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua gets through Maartins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maartins missing with knees to the body.
Yalixqua pushes Maartins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maartins obliges. Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. 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! Maartins prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maartins swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maartins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Maartins tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Maartins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Maartins is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maartins backwards. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maartins backwards. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. #ROC2#Maartins is rocked! Yalixqua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Oh Maartins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Maartins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Maartins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Yalixqua thuds his right hand into Maartins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yalixqua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Maartins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Yalixqua lands with a shot to the body. Maartins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Maartins seems to have got his legs back now. Maartins tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maartins misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua is looking to slow Maartins down with leg kicks. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. Maartins throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Maartins only half commits. Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maartins. That did some damage! Maartins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yalixqua can pounce on him.
Yalixqua scores with a nice strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maartins misses with a straight left. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Maartins swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left. Yalixqua cracks Maartins with a good jab. Maartins walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Maartins is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua 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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Event:
8L 66 - Davis Jr
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lowell. Lowell scores with a decent looking hook. Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target. Lowell ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Lowell gets off balance looking for a body kick and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lowell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yalixqua scores with a hook. Lowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but Lowell is having none of it. Lowell throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lowell moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yalixqua. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lowell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A head kick by Lowell misses and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lowell lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lowell. Lowell circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lowell blocks a low kick nicely. Yalixqua throws a low kick but Lowell avoids it. Lowell with a hook. Lowell missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua cracks Lowell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua with the inside leg kick. Yalixqua throws a front kick aimed at Lowell's knee but Lowell avoids it well. Lowell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Lowell misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Lowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lowell. Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Lowell's head but Lowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lowell connects with a nice looking jab.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lowell blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lowell. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lowell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lowell with a nice cross.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowell. Yalixqua scores with a push kick. Lowell throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Lowell misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lowell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lowell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lowell's sensitive parts. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range. Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing. Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Lowell avoids a kick to the body.
Lowell feints a counter leg kick. Lowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yalixqua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua tests Lowell's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yalixqua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A low kick from Yalixqua misses and Lowell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lowell tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
Yalixqua wants to land a leg kick but Lowell is out of range. Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell is trying to counter with his kicks. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lowell misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Yalixqua throws a front kick that sends Lowell stumbling back into the ropes. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowell's head backwards. Lowell misses the jab. Lowell throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Lowell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lowell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yalixqua.
Lowell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. 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! Yalixqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Lowell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Lowell. Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Lowell only half commits to the counter leg kick. Nice cross by Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lowell thows a body kick. Yalixqua tries to catch it but that hurt him. Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowell throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lowell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Lowell throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua takes one on the button. Lowell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yalixqua circles away quickly and effectively. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Lowell throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Lowell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lowell throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.#T2# Lowell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yalixqua - that will leave a mark!
Aaron Lowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick from Lowell.
Lowell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lowell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yalixqua checks it well. A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lowell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Lowell's defenses. Lowell avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Lowell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Lowell tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. Lowell throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lowell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lowell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lowell misses with a jab to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua walks into a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lowell 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# Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Lowell throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice side step and Lowell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lowell throws a right hand that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Lowell slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua takes a swing at Lowell's ribcage but misses. Lowell misses with a right hand and Yalixqua counters with an outside leg kick.
Lowell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jab from Lowell. Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lowell. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lowell. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lowell misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lowell takes one to the chin there.#CL# Lowell tries to keep at a distance but Yalixqua has taken the fight into the clinch. 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! Lowell throws a head punch that misses. Lowell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lowell backwards. Lowell takes a shot to the head. Aaron Lowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Lowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lowell working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell lands a body shot. Lowell tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowell. A short right from Lowell on the inside. Lowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua presses Lowell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lowell is looking to control Yalixqua's arms but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lowell has his back to the ropes. #T2# Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowell. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Lowell controls the action.
Lowell trying to stall but Yalixqua improves his position.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell lands with a short shot to the head. Lowell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Aaron Lowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Lowell. Lowell scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Lowell avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Lowell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowell. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lowell misses with some punches.
Yalixqua cracks Lowell with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iaspero Yalixqua. I think Yalixqua 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! A victorious Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
8L 63 - Wrath of Kahn
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schultz. Schultz misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.#CL2# Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Schultz working aggressively here.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Schultz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schultz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz. Schultz misses with a double jab
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schultz connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Schultz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1# A jab from Yalixqua misses. Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Schultz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Schultz jabs Yalixqua right on the nose. Yalixqua blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Schultz clinches up with Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes. Schultz lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. A short uppercut from Yalixqua. Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head. Schultz 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! Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Schultz lands with a short shot to the head. Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# Yalixqua is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schultz. Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schultz scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schultz throws a head punch that misses. Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Schultz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yalixqua if he has to take too many more of those.
Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target. Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Despite the aggression on Schultz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Schultz checks a leg kick nicely. Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yalixqua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yalixqua throws a hook but Schultz blocks it. Dutch Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup. A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Schultz moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Schultz with a nice cross. Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schultz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Schultz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Schultz thows a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Schultz is rocked! Yalixqua cracks Schultz with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Schultz is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Schultz is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Schultz could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! A relieved looking Iaspero Yalixqua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
8L 60 - Oh to be a Gooner
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Boudreaux scores with a hook. Boudreaux with a jab. Yalixqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target. Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boudreaux misses with a straight right. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Boudreaux slips the punch. Good standup being displayed there by Boudreaux as he connects with a hook. Boudreaux scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boudreaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boudreaux throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boudreaux is able to avoid easily. Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Boudreaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Boudreaux tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way. And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Boudreaux manages to step out the way in time. Boudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Good shot there by Boudreaux . Boudreaux throws a leg kick that misses. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Boudreaux 's head but Boudreaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boudreaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses. Boudreaux throws a combination. Yalixqua tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Boudreaux digs a good hook to Yalixqua's body.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range. Yalixqua tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# 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! Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux . Yalixqua counters with a body kick. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook. Boudreaux throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua thinks about the counter body kick. Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Boudreaux misses with a body kick. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux . The fight stays on the outside here - Boudreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range. Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux . And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round. That's time! Boudreaux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Boudreaux . It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Boudreaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it. Boudreaux digs a right hand underneath Yalixqua's ribcage. Yalixqua let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Boudreaux lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua avoiding damage as Boudreaux throws knees to the body.
Yalixqua takes a knee to the side of the body. Good body shot from Boudreaux .
Our sources have told us that Boudreaux has been working on his elbows in the gym. Boudreaux lands an elbow that stopped Yalixqua in his tracks for a moment. Boudreaux lands a knee to the body.
Boudreaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yalixqua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike. Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Boudreaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Yalixqua.
Boudreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Boudreaux missing with knees to the body.
Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Boudreaux lands an elbow inside. Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Boudreaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua digs a right hand into Boudreaux 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudreaux 's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
#BC# Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Boudreaux .#T2# Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux . Boudreaux scores with a head kick.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua walks into a jab. Boudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Boudreaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua scores with a nice head shot. Boudreaux scores with a leg kick.
Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Yalixqua tests Boudreaux 's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux gets off balance looking for a body kick and Yalixqua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Boudreaux swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boudreaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Boudreaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua. Boudreaux lands with a good body shot. Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Boudreaux lands a jab-cross combination. Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Boudreaux 's leg but Boudreaux calmly moves out of range. Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily. Boudreaux lands a head kick!
Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Boudreaux moves out of range of the strikes. Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. #T1# Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua swings for the body but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Boudreaux throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease. Boudreaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Boudreaux checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Boudreaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Boudreaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Boudreaux 's head but Boudreaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Yalixqua shakes it off. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Yalixqua shakes it off. Yalixqua misses with a hook. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. #T2# Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudreaux . Boudreaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boudreaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage! Boudreaux moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Boudreaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand. A head kick from Boudreaux lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride. Boudreaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudreaux works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook. Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Boudreaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Boudreaux saw that one coming. Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round. Well Boudreaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
8L 55 - Lawn mower
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boudreaux misses with a looping left. Boudreaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Boudreaux . Boudreaux throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Yalixqua. Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boudreaux throws a sloppy body shot
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Boudreaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Boudreaux throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Boudreaux misses its target. Boudreaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1# Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Boudreaux . Boudreaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yalixqua cracks Boudreaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Boudreaux throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range. Boudreaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Boudreaux tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Boudreaux . Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Nice cross by Yalixqua. Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Boudreaux avoids it. Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boudreaux . Boudreaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boudreaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Boudreaux . #KD2# Yalixqua throws out a head kick that Boudreaux doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Boudreaux crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Boudreaux 's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Boudreaux is rocked! Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch. Oh Boudreaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boudreaux lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Boudreaux seems to have got his legs back now. Boudreaux checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Boudreaux swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice body kick from Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux misses with a straight left. #CL# Boudreaux rushes Yalixqua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left. Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Boudreaux throws a right and a left that both miss. Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Boudreaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick. Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boudreaux s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Boudreaux slips the punch. Boudreaux is looking to slow Yalixqua down with leg kicks. #T1# Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Boudreaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua clobbers Boudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Boudreaux avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Yalixqua is having none of it. Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem. Boudreaux swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boudreaux . Boudreaux is looking to score with low kicks. Boudreaux scores with a one two! Yalixqua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Boudreaux tries to clinch and Yalixqua counters with a right hand to the body. Decent striking displayed by Boudreaux there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudreaux . Boudreaux throws a quick counter head kick but Yalixqua was just out of range.#T2# Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Yalixqua keeps it at a distance. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A solid body kick from Yalixqua. A big right from Yalixqua misses. #CL# Boudreaux clinches. Boudreaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boudreaux lands a shot to the body. Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. #BC# Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Boudreaux avoids the punch easily. Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Boudreaux misses its target. Boudreaux lands the left hand. Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boudreaux . Boudreaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boudreaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Boudreaux . Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left. Boudreaux is looking to clinch. Boudreaux throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Boudreaux lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Boudreaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Boudreaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Boudreaux manages to step out the way in time. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Yalixqua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boudreaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Boudreaux throws a nice looking combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Good exchange - Boudreaux coming out on top. Boudreaux misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Boudreaux looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Boudreaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut. Yalixqua throws a hook but Boudreaux blocks it. Boudreaux cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Boudreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Boudreaux walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua. Some bone on bone action there as Boudreaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Boudreaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yalixqua throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux . I think Yalixqua 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
8L 49 - Pinkerton
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely. Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab. #CL# Yalixqua clinches. Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yalixqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yalixqua feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down. A low kick from Yalixqua is predictable there and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Ragnarsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yalixqua throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily. Ragnarsson is looking to clinch. Yalixqua scores with a body shot.
#T1# Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. A jab lands there for Yalixqua. Ragnarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts. A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson blocks a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnarsson, as that shot connected.
Yalixqua staying out of range there. Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it. Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yalixqua counters with an inside leg kick. Yalixqua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ragnarsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. 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! Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. #T2# Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A big right from Yalixqua misses. Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one. Nice jab there from Yalixqua. Ragnarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Ragnarsson blocks a jab. Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Ragnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab. Ragnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards. Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely. Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses and Yalixqua counters with a good, hard body kick but Ragnarsson shrugs it off. Yalixqua lands with an overhand left. Yalixqua lands a jab. Ragnarsson catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ragnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot. Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson. A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses. Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. A big left from Ragnarsson misses. Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely. Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL# Yalixqua rushes Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Yalixqua lands a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Ragnarsson is breathing heavily. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yalixqua blocks it with crossed arms. Yalixqua is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Yalixqua into the ropes.#BC# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off. Yalixqua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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# Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Yalixqua throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot. Yalixqua throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range. Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around? Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Ragnarsson lands. Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson misses with a low kick. Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.#T1# Yalixqua throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua takes one on the button. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Good shot there by Yalixqua. Ragnarsson misses the jab. Yalixqua throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ragnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua blocks a jab. Ragnarsson cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ragnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Ragnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Ragnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yalixqua lands with a right hand. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits. Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab. A cross from Yalixqua lands. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Ragnarsson. Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ragnarsson misses with a hook
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua 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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Event:
8L 43 - Westbrook
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tanner missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily. Tanner throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tanner avoids it. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanner lunges at Yalixqua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yalixqua's hand. Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner's coach down at Handsome Guys Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tanner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1# Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tanner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch. Yalixqua lands a jab to Tanner's midsection. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tanner checks a leg kick. Tanner throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.#T2# Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick. Yalixqua moves out of range as Tanner strikes. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Tanner misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tanner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tanner misses with a straight right. Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Tanner. Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tanner blocks a leg kick. Tanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Tanner looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Tanner takes one to the chin there. Tanner misses with a looping right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tanner misses with a straight left. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner. Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua lands a nice shot that snaps Tanner's head back.
Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tanner blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around? Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride. It looks like Yalixqua has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Tanner. Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner. Tanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Tanner connects with a looping right hand.
Yalixqua connects with a jab. Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Tanner. A big left from Yalixqua misses. Tanner tries to counter by closing the distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tanner misses with a straight right. #T2# Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua throws a leg kick enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua thumps Tanner with a low kick. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner. Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Tanner throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Jab, jab by Yalixqua - just one landing. Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Tanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice shot by Tanner. An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Tanner misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner. Tanner misses the jab. Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook. A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner. Tanner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. A jab from Tanner misses. Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanner's knee momentarily. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Tanner. #T1# Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner. Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head. Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away. Yalixqua lands with a cross. Tanner misses the jab. Yalixqua lands a jab to Tanner's midsection. Tanner misses with a left hand and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. 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! Tanner lands an overhand right. Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick. A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
Tanner misses with a straight right. Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tanner connects with a jab. Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tanner misses with a right hand and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand. Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming. Tanner throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXVII - Ezequiel
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. A jab from Yalixqua misses. Kin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Kin ducked under it nicely. Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua tries to move into range but Kin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Kin counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kin. Yalixqua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.#T1# Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Kin's head. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin. Kin throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kin lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A telegraphed right hand from Kin misses the target. Kin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Kin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice uppercut lands for Kin. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
Kin throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Kin moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
#T2# Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Kin misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely. Kin cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Kin moves his leg out of the way. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice shot lands for Yalixqua. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Kin. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Kin checks it. Kin is looking to counter punch. Yalixqua staying out of range there. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Kin. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berto Kin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Kin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab. Kin looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Kin thows a left - swing and a miss! Kin slips a jab from Yalixqua. Yalixqua motions for Kin to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Kin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kin. Kin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yalixqua throws a front kick aimed at Kin's knee but Kin avoids it well. Yalixqua moves out of range as Kin strikes. It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Kin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kin. Nice defenses there by Kin. A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kin slips a jab from Yalixqua. Kin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Kin counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua defending well as Kin loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kin manages to avoid it. Kin throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.#T2# Kin misses the jab. Kin misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Kin. Yalixqua counters with a body kick. Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua slips under a jab. Berto Kin is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Kin. Yalixqua only half commits to the counter leg kick. Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kin missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Berto Kin will probably get the nod. That's time! Kin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua slips a straight right by Kin. Yalixqua thinks about the counter body kick. Kin avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kin misses the target. #CL2# Yalixqua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kin is trying to push Yalixqua away but Yalixqua has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kin is trying to push Yalixqua away but Yalixqua has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Kin avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Kin tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the ropes. Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Kin backwards. #T1# Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Yalixqua won't allow it.
A short right from Yalixqua. Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kin. Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Kin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kin's gas tank. Yalixqua lands a body punch. Yalixqua digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Yalixqua lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
A short left from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
#T2# Yalixqua is leaning against Kin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua cracks Kin with a nice body shot. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yalixqua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Yalixqua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Yalixqua.
#ROC2#Kin is rocked! Yalixqua scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head. Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yalixqua lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Yalixqua. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Yalixqua gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yalixqua cracks Kin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Kin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Kin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Khairannus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yalixqua scores with a hook. A low kick from Yalixqua misses and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua misses the jab. Yalixqua connects with a single shot there. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab. Khairannus staying out of range there. Khairannus misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khairannus. Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Khairannus lands a right hook to the body.
Khairannus looks to land a combination. Yalixqua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Khairannus. Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a body kick that stops Khairannus in his tracks momentarily. #T1# Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
Khairannus ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
Yalixqua keeps Khairannus at a distance using the push kick. Khairannus looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. A jab from Yalixqua misses. Khairannus misses with a straight left. Khairannus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yalixqua lands a really nice looking cross but Khairannus seems unphased.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Khairannus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Khairannus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# Khairannus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jab by Khairannus. Yalixqua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khairannus. That one must have hurt. Khairannus dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Yalixqua cracks Khairannus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Khairannus checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khairannus's hands.#CL# Yalixqua darts in and clinches Khairannus up against the ropes. Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Yalixqua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Khairannus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua lands a jab to Khairannus's midsection. Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. A jab from Yalixqua misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juhjartus Khairannus will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Khairannus sees coming a mile off. Khairannus lands with a hook. Yalixqua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khairannus. Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khairannus manages to avoid it. Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Khairannus looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range. Khairannus throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Khairannus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khairannus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua. Khairannus misses with a straight right. Yalixqua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yalixqua defending well as Khairannus loads up on a big left hand. Khairannus misses with a body shot.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Yalixqua throws a push kick but Khairannus slaps the foot to one side. Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Khairannus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy. Yalixqua connects with a jab. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus. Yalixqua throws a push kick but Khairannus slaps the foot to one side. Khairannus misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Khairannus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good leg kick by Yalixqua. Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. A slow jab from Khairannus misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Khairannus throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua is looking to counter punch. Good shot there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khairannus counters with a left to the body. Khairannus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khairannus takes one to the chin there. Yalixqua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Khairannus thows a left - swing and a miss! Khairannus throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Khairannus avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Khairannus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A punch combination from Khairannus misses. Khairannus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua throws a solid leg kick but Khairannus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yalixqua. Khairannus throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Khairannus's shoulder, as Khairannus tries to avoid the shot. Khairannus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Khairannus misses with a straight left. Khairannus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Khairannus throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua lands with an uppercut that bounces Khairannus off the ropes and back into range. Yalixqua moves in looking to clinch but Khairannus pushes him off. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab. Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yalixqua is looking to counter with a body kick. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yalixqua misses with a straight right. Khairannus avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Khairannus backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua clobbers Khairannus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Yalixqua throws a hook but Khairannus avoids it easily. Yalixqua tries to clinch up enabling Khairannus to counter with a crisp jab. Yalixqua misses with a low kick. Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Khairannus misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khairannus moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Khairannus. Yalixqua throws a front kick that sends Khairannus stumbling back into the ropes. Khairannus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt. Khairannus takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Khairannus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khairannus throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it. #T2# A big right from Khairannus misses. Khairannus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Khairannus avoids the punch easily. Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick. Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Khairannus misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khairannus.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Khairannus jabs at Yalixqua's body. A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Yalixqua quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iaspero Yalixqua. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight as a draw!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by majority decision! During a confident post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXX - Goodbye Aoki
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yalixqua takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schultz. Good standup being displayed there by Yalixqua as he connects with a hook. Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua throws a hook but Schultz blocks it. Schultz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schultz to score with a decent uppercut. Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside. Yalixqua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Yalixqua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schultz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. This has been an exciting period of action! Schultz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Schultz takes a shot to the head. Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Yalixqua avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz. A short right from Schultz. Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the ropes. Schultz misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yalixqua blocks it with crossed arms. Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. Schultz blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. #BC# Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz. Schultz wants to clinch but Yalixqua slips to the side and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Schultz misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Schultz wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Jab, jab by Schultz - just one landing. Schultz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. Schultz wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range. Yalixqua thinks about countering with a head kick. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. A shot to the body from Schultz misses and Yalixqua counters with a left to the body. Yalixqua feints and then cracks Schultz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schultz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Yalixqua connects with a crisp jab. 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 Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Schultz throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Schultz. Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Schultz throws a combination that misses and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Schultz moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes. It seemed like Schultz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Schultz cracks Yalixqua with an open hand slap. A clash of legs there as Schultz blocks the low kick. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Yalixqua misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Schultz misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Schultz moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schultz blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. A short uppercut from Schultz. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schultz landing knees to the head.
Schultz dodges an elbow strike from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2# Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks. A short right from Yalixqua. Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz. Iaspero Yalixqua has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards. Schultz is working Yalixqua over against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Yalixqua. Schultz with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse. Schultz tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Schultz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Yalixqua to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Yalixqua is rocked! Schultz closes the distance and catches Yalixqua with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Yalixqua is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Yalixqua is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Yalixqua is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Schultz takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dutch Schultz! Our winner, Dutch Schultz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXV - Groggs
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boudreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Boudreaux gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boudreaux blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Boudreaux as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Boudreaux lands a right hand. Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux . Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Boudreaux misses with a body punch.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yalixquas head. Boudreaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yalixqua. Boudreaux lands an uppercut. Boudreaux presses Yalixqua against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Boudreaux - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudreaux . A head kick from Boudreaux lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride. 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! Boudreaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Boudreaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Boudreaux sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down. #T2# Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Boudreaux with a hook. Boudreaux throws a nice head kick!
Yalixqua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boudreaux .#CL2# Yalixqua rushes Boudreaux and presses him up against the ropes. Good body shot from Boudreaux .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Boudreaux connects with a high kick. Boudreaux misses with the combination.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A good leg kick by Boudreaux . Boudreaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux throws the kick towards the body but Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Boudreaux lands a lovely overhand right. Boudreaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua. Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boudreaux works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook.#T1# Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boudreaux blocks it well. Boudreaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch. Boudreaux lands a right hand. Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut. A short left from Boudreaux . Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux . An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yalixqua. Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch. Boudreaux lands a left hand.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudreaux . Boudreaux lands a left hand.
Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. Ronnie Dale Boudreaux has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Boudreaux . Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands a hook to the side of the head. Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua lands a right hand. Yalixqua cracks Boudreaux with a nice body shot. Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boudreaux works on Yalixqua's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL# Boudreaux clinches up against the ropes. Boudreaux tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Boudreaux back against the ropes. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux . Boudreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yalixqua or not. Boudreaux lands with a light punch inside. Yalixqua wants to stall.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? Boudreaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle. Boudreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boudreaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux lands a right hand. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux lands a shot to the body. Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux .
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux working some nice short punches in the clinch. Boudreaux digs a right hand underneath Yalixqua's ribcage. Yalixqua let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# Yalixqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux . Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudreaux . Yalixqua takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Good shot there by Boudreaux . Boudreaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Boudreaux has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
A short right from Boudreaux . #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Boudreaux lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux . Boudreaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. This has been an exciting period of action! Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Boudreaux digs a right hand into Yalixqua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yalixqua's gas tank. A right hand to the body from Boudreaux .
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
#T1# Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Yalixqua takes a shot to the head. Boudreaux is working Yalixqua over against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boudreaux lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Boudreaux . Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux .
#BC# Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL# Boudreaux clinches up against the ropes. Yalixqua prevents a body shot from Boudreaux . Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux . Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Boudreaux is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Boudreaux lands a body punch in the clinch. A short uppercut from Boudreaux . Boudreaux pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boudreaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boudreaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boudreaux tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle. Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Boudreaux lands a left hand.
#BC# Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yalixqua takes a swing at Boudreaux 's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux had his way with Iaspero Yalixqua in that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boudreaux scores with a nice head shot. Boudreaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body. Boudreaux looks to land a combination but Yalixqua avoids it well. Boudreaux throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Boudreaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boudreaux lands with a nice body kick. Boudreaux moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boudreaux works Yalixqua's body with a nice hook. Boudreaux dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boudreaux backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Yalixqua scores with a body shot.
#T1# Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua only half commits to the counter leg kick. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Boudreaux lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Yalixqua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Boudreaux throws a body kick that misses. Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body. A solid body kick from Boudreaux . Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far. Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua misses with a jab to the body
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Boudreaux cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head. Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick. Donk. Boudreaux catches Yalixqua right on the button with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Boudreaux throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the bread basket. Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boudreaux connects with a jab. Boudreaux connects with a high kick. Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Boudreaux forces Yalixqua back against the ropes and clinches. Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round. Well Boudreaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux ! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision! Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is the new welterweight champion! Ronnie Dale Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXI - Pilots
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good shot there by Aoki. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua takes one to the side of the head.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy. Yalixqua throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aoki duly obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yalixqua on the side of the head. Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Aoki misses the body punch and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving. Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Aoki throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Yalixqua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yalixqua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki is looking to land body kicks. Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab. Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki lands with a right to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aoki taking a breather. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiny Aoki dominated that round. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Aoki misses with a looping left. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua moves out of range as Aoki strikes. Yalixqua quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Aoki scores with a jab to the body. Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut there from Aoki. Aoki connects with a body shot. Aoki lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aoki scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aoki misses with a left hand and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Aoki misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a good, hard body kick but Aoki shrugs it off. Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Aoki throws an off balance right hand
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Aoki misses with a right hand and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Aoki scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2# Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Aoki is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Aoki takes a shot to the head. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Aoki blocking some punches.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Aoki. Yalixqua tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside. Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Aoki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiny Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick. #CL2# Aoki drives through and clinches with Yalixqua against the ropes.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. Yalixqua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head. Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body. Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki. Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki is looking to control Yalixqua's arms but Yalixqua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aoki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Yalixqua has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. A right hook to the body lands for Yalixqua.
Aoki is working Yalixqua over against the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow. Yalixqua avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow. Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiny Aoki really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2# Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Yalixqua in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Shiny Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki. Aoki misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aoki lands with a short shot to the head. Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Yalixqua misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yalixqua. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Aoki. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. A shot in the inside from Aoki. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki. Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Yalixqua trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the ropes. Aoki lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiny Aoki dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Aoki moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab. Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aoki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua. Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2# Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch. Aoki prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Aoki lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki. This has been an exciting period of action! A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Shiny Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Aoki misses with some punches.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. A body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy. Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Aoki. Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Yalixqua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. 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! Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Aoki lands with a left to the head. Aoki throws a head punch that misses. Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki. Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shiny Aoki. Well Aoki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Shiny Aoki! Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Shiny Aoki! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki wins by unanimous decision! Shiny Aoki retains his welterweight title! As Shiny Aoki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll only fight for 1,000,000 dolla so i m retiring fr fr '. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XVI
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yalixqua misses with a body kick. It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yalixqua. Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there and Yalixqua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elizondo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo. Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it. Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Elizondo connects with a jab. Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand. Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yalixqua paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy. Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Elizondo misses the jab. The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
#T1# Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yalixqua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Yalixqua moves out of range as Elizondo throws a body kick.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs. Elizondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab from Elizondo misses. Yalixqua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Yalixqua walks into a jab. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming. A quick step to the side and Elizondo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Elizondo lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elizondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react. Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Elizondo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Elizondo looks for the body kick but Yalixqua saw that one coming. Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Yalixqua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Yalixqua slips a straight right by Elizondo. Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Yalixqua clobbers Elizondo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo connects with the punch. Elizondo lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection. Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body. Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Elizondo closes the distance but Yalixqua moves to the side #KD2# and Yalixqua counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Elizondo to the mat! Yalixqua runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Elizondo is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!#T1# Yalixqua tries to move into range but Elizondo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Elizondo. Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses. Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Elizondo throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua tests Elizondo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Elizondo misses with a double jab
and Yalixqua counters with a right hand that wobbles Elizondo! He's out on his feet! Yalixqua follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Elizondo out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Yalixqua jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIV
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva lands with a nice combination. Yalixqua backs away looking to recover. Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Silva punishes Yalixqua's body with a nice straight punch. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Silva. Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick! A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Silva down. Yalixqua is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Yalixqua steps away. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva. Yalixqua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it. Silva tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot. Silva lands a front kick. Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yalixqua takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down. Yalixqua wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs. Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Silva. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Silva wants to slow Yalixqua down by chopping away at his legs. Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva. A head kick from Silva lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride. Silva thows a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it and Yalixqua counters with an inside leg kick. Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a head kick that misses. A jab from Yalixqua misses. Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Yalixqua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. Silva misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yalixqua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Yalixqua tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. A body shot lands from Silva.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yalixqua avoids it. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaldo Silva dominated that round. 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# Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it. Silva moves out of range of the strikes. Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut. Yalixqua checks a leg kick. Yalixqua walks into a straight right hand from Silva. Silva throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Yalixqua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Silva. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left. Silva misses with a looping right. Silva misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.#T1# Silva swings for the body but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Silva misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Silva scores with a head kick. Yalixqua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Silva throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side. Yalixqua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. Arnaldo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup. Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. Arnaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva thumps Yalixqua with a low kick. Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Yalixqua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It appears Yalixqua was looking to counter with a kick there. Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua with the inside leg kick. Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Silva misses the shot to the body. It appears Yalixqua was looking to counter with a kick there. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva tries to bum rush Yalixqua with a series of wild strikes but Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Yalixqua manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yalixqua takes a kick to the side of the head. Silva scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. Silva lands with a nice body kick. Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Silva connects with a single shot there. A head kick misses from Silva. Yalixqua slips under a jab from Silva. A counter left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva. Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yalixqua scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yalixqua scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Silva tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Silva throws a quick inside leg kick. Silva scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva. Silva throws a low kick, looking for Yalixqua's leg but Yalixqua calmly moves out of range. Silva throws a one two combo.
Yalixqua lands with a right hand. #ROC#Silva is rocked! Silva walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Silva is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs X
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yalixqua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kaewburesai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2# Yalixqua pushes Kaewburesai up against the ropes in a clinch. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaewburesai blocking some punches.
Yalixqua scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Kaewburesai is trying to break free. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewburesai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yalixqua's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch. Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kaewburesai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yalixqua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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! Kaewburesai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kaewburesai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kaewburesai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yalixqua tries a body shot but Kaewburesai blocks it.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Kaewburesai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Yalixqua misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Kaewburesai tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Yalixqua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards. Kaewburesai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yalixqua is working Kaewburesai over against the ropes. Kaewburesai can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yalixqua tries to work over Kaewburesai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua is leaning against Kaewburesai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Our sources have told us that Kaewburesai has been working on his elbows in the gym. Yalixqua lands a shot to the body. Kaewburesai is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Yalixqua scores with a nice short uppercut. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua lands a body shot. Yalixqua is working Kaewburesai over against the ropes. A short right from Yalixqua. #CUT2#It looks like Aglipay Kaewburesai has been cut. Yalixqua scores with a shoulder strike. Yalixqua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaewburesai's elbow. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yalixqua presses Kaewburesai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kaewburesai prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. A nice right hand lands inside from Yalixqua. Kaewburesai tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Kaewburesai back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Kaewburesai fails to land. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Kaewburesai prevents a body shot from Yalixqua. Yalixqua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short body shot lands from Yalixqua as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Good body shot from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Yalixqua presses Kaewburesai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Yalixqua lands an uppercut. Yalixqua lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
#T3# Yalixqua lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards. Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Kaewburesai is rocked! A short uppercut from Yalixqua. Oh Kaewburesai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Kaewburesai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Yalixqua. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
Kaewburesai seems to have got his legs back now. A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua scores with a nice hook to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot in the inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Yalixqua - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Kaewburesai's ribs. Yalixqua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A jab from Yalixqua misses. An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Kaewburesai sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Kaewburesai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yalixqua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaewburesai. Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaewburesai. A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kaewburesai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaewburesai. Yalixqua lands a jab. Kaewburesai blocks a jab. Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua delivers a nice body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kaewburesai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Donk. Yalixqua catches Kaewburesai right on the button with a cross. Kaewburesai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Kaewburesai. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua cracks a nice hook into Kaewburesai's ribs. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. Yalixqua lands a jab-cross combination. Good leg kick by Kaewburesai. Kaewburesai dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! Yalixqua tries a low kick but Kaewburesai avoids it. Yalixqua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kaewburesai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Yalixqua instigates a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards. Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Kaewburesai. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewburesai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Kaewburesai scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head. Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards. Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaewburesai blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Kaewburesai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua tries a body shot but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Kaewburesai tries to work over Yalixqua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Yalixqua. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Yalixqua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yalixqua pushes Kaewburesai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kaewburesai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yalixqua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kaewburesai with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kaewburesai looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kaewburesai get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
Eight Limbs VII
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yamamotica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yamamotica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Yamamotica swinging wildly here.
Yalixqua lands with a good body shot. Yamamotica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yamamotica moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yamamotica misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamotica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And Yalixqua counters with a quick kick to the body but Yamamotica blocks it. Yalixqua slips a jab from Yamamotica. Yamamotica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Yamamotica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fighters circling - Yamamotica throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yamamotica pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Yalixqua counters with a quick kick to the body but Yamamotica blocks it. Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamotica. 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! Yalixqua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamamotica is out of range. Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Yamamotica's leg but Yamamotica calmly moves out of range. Yamamotica misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamamotica avoided it. Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamamotica misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big right from Yamamotica misses. Yamamotica misses with a right hand and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamotica. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yamamotica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamamotica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Yamamotica. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamotica. Yalixqua tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamamotica avoided it. Yalixqua throws a hook but Yamamotica blocks it. Yalixqua tries to work over Yamamotica's front leg with a kick but Yamamotica checks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Yamamotica does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Yamamotica thows a left - swing and a miss! Yamamotica misses with a straight left. #T2# Yamamotica moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Yamamotica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yalixqua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy. Yamamotica blocks a low kick nicely. Yamamotica throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua with a nice cross. Yamamotica throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yalixqua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Yalixqua is looking to chop away at Yamamotica's legs. Yalixqua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamotica scores with a jab. Yamamotica lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamotica might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yalixqua thumps Yamamotica with a low kick. Some wild striking there from Yamamotica.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Yamamotica blocks it.#T3# Yamamotica misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamotica moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua takes a swing at Yamamotica's ribcage but misses. Yamamotica throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamotica. That did some damage! Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamotica moves away. A little jabbing left from Yamamotica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yamamotica ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yalixqua walks into a left hand. Yamamotica dodges the punch combination from Yalixqua.
Yamamotica does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yamamotica thows a left - swing and a miss! Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Yamamotica sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua misses with a left hand letting Yamamotica counter with a right hand. Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yamamotica ducked under it nicely. Yalixqua throws a leg kick which misses Yamamotica's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamamotica tries to avoid it. Yamamotica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Yamamotica.
Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamamotica in his tracks. Yalixqua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Yamamotica checks it. Yalixqua takes one to the side of the head.
Yamamotica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yalixqua. Both fighters circling a little - Yalixqua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamotica. Yamamotica scores with a sloppy right hand. Yalixqua should have avoided that one. Yamamotica misses with a leg kick. Yalixqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamamotica in his tracks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Yamamotica. Yamamotica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Yalixqua. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalicius Yamamotica will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right. Yamamotica has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamotica there as he acknowledges the shot. Yamamotica lands the left hand. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Yamamotica moved away.#CL# Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch. Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut. Yamamotica lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yamamotica misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Yamamotica breaks the clinch.
Yamamotica just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yamamotica's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yalixqua under the eye. Yamamotica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yamamotica ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Nice uppercut lands for Yamamotica. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
Yalixqua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamotica. Yalixqua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Yamamotica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamamotica moves forwards but Yalixqua connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yalixqua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamamotica moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yamamotica lands a jab to the head.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Yalixqua. Yalixqua moves out of range as Yamamotica strikes. Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2# Yamamotica checks a leg kick. A big right from Yamamotica misses. Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yamamotica avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamamotica. Yamamotica throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Yamamotica scores with a body shot.
Yamamotica stalks Yalixqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yalixqua's face. Yalixqua staggers backwards, shaken. No joy there for Yamamotica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamotica is just out of range. Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamotica. Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Yamamotica moved out of range. Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamotica's sensitive parts. #T3# Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yamamotica throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Yalixqua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes. Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Yamamotica manages to avoid it. Yamamotica with a nice calf kick. Yamamotica slips a straight right by Yalixqua. Yamamotica looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yamamotica keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamotica doesn't seem bothered though. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Yamamotica moves out of range. Yamamotica misses with a looping right. Yamamotica misses with a wild body shot. Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Yamamotica slips the punch. A jab from Yamamotica finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses. Yalixqua throws a front kick aimed at Yamamotica's knee but Yamamotica avoids it well. Yamamotica keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yamamotica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamotica throws a counter combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yalixqua misses the jab. Yamamotica checks a low kick from Yalixqua. Yalixqua tries to work over Yamamotica's front leg with a kick but Yamamotica checks it. Yamamotica ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick and Yamamotica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yamamotica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yamamotica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamamotica lands with a shot to the body. Yamamotica jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Yamamotica misses the target. Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamamotica just manages to avoid it. Yalixqua tried to score with a low kick but Yamamotica checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yamamotica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yalixqua. Yalixqua obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamotica swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yamamotica throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease. Yalixqua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamotica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yamamotica misses with the combination.
Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamotica ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yamamotica let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Yamamotica walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yalixqua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamotica moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a front kick aimed at Yamamotica's knee but Yamamotica avoids it well. A clash of legs there as Yamamotica blocks the low kick. Yalixqua darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yamamotica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Yamamotica manages to avoid it.#T1# Yalixqua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yamamotica throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yamamotica blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target. Yamamotica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Yalixqua. Yamamotica throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. Yamamotica looks to land a combination but Yalixqua avoids it well. Yalixqua is looking to counter punch. Yamamotica loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch. Yamamotica misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamotica's sensitive parts. A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. Yamamotica looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range. Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamotica throws out the jab. A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kalicius Yamamotica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamamotica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Yamamotica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A punch lands to the side of Yamamotica 's head but he takes it in his stride. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yamamotica throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely. Yamamotica ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Yamamotica has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yalixqua. Yamamotica thows a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it and Yalixqua counters with a nice leg kick. Yamamotica displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Yalixqua tries to clinch but Yamamotica is having none of it. Yamamotica sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yamamotica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. Yamamotica throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it. Yamamotica takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sloppy strikes from Yamamotica. Those never looked like landing. A punch combination from Yalixqua misses. #T3# Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamotica moves away. Yamamotica now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yalixqua lands a front kick. Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamotica. Yalixqua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamamotica just manages to avoid it. Yamamotica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yalixqua lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamotica off the ropes and back into range. The fight stays on the outside here - Yalixqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yalixqua lands the left hand. Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamamotica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yamamotica misses with a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Yalixqua moves into range and clinches up with Yamamotica. Yamamotica lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Yamamotica can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body. Yamamotica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamotica's elbow. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yamamotica stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamamotica.
Yalixqua tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Yalixqua back against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yamamotica can't break the clinch.
A short right from Yalixqua on the inside. Yamamotica lands with a short shot to the head. Yalixqua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yalixqua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Yamamotica lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Iaspero Yalixqua 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:
Eight Limbs IV - GP Finale
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yamamotica slips a jab from Yalixqua. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. Yalixqua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Yamamotica sees coming a mile off. Yamamotica throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yamamotica misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamamotica's knee momentarily. Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Yamamotica scores with a jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Yamamotica. Yalixqua slips a straight right by Yamamotica. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yalixqua sizes up Yamamotica with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yamamotica misses with a hook. Yamamotica defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand. Yalixqua throws a jab when Yamamotica was well out of range. Yamamotica throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well. Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamotica sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamamotica ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.#T1# Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamotica. Yamamotica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yamamotica counter with a right hand. Yamamotica throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamamotica misses with a looping right. Yamamotica avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua thows a leg kick but Yamamotica checks it and Yamamotica counters with a straight right hand. Nice straight punches there by Yamamotica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamamotica. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. A cross from Yamamotica lands. Yalixqua scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamotica should have avoided that one. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Yamamotica sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut there from Yamamotica. Yamamotica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick. Yalixqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamotica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. That kick from Yalixqua tenderised Yamamotica's leg. Yamamotica is trying to keep his angry face on. A head kick misses from Yalixqua. #T2# Yamamotica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamamotica throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamamotica scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Yamamotica gets tackled into the ropes by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Yamamotica gets through Yalixqua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yamamotica tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua lands a body shot. Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Yamamotica as the two fighters clinch.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. #T3# Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. Yalixqua misses with a short punch on the inside. Yalixqua tries to work over Yamamotica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yalixqua. Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses. Yalixqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yalixqua digs a right hand into Yamamotica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamotica's gas tank. Yamamotica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamotica. Yalixqua taking a breather. Yamamotica struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yamamotica tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Yamamotica back against the ropes. Yamamotica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Yalixqua tries a body shot but Yamamotica blocks it.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Yamamotica.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
Yamamotica tries to land knees in the clinch but Yalixqua avoids the damage to the body. Good body shot from Yalixqua.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land. Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A short left from Yalixqua. Yamamotica misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamotica lands a nice shot to the body. Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamotica controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamotica is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down. Yamamotica misses with a straight right. Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamotica scores with a nice head shot. Yamamotica scores with the left hand. Yalixqua knows he should have avoided that one. Yamamotica throws a good cross that connects.
Yamamotica ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua. Yamamotica takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A combination from Yalixqua does no damage. Yamamotica cracks Yalixqua with an open hand slap. Yamamotica throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target. Yamamotica blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua defending well as Yamamotica loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Yamamotica misses with a looping left. Yalixqua cracks Yamamotica with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Donk. Yamamotica catches Yalixqua right on the button with a cross. Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
Yalixqua throws a hook but Yamamotica blocks it. Yamamotica scores with a jab. Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamotica counters with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yamamotica saw that one coming. Yamamotica throws a big shot that misses. Yamamotica with a hook. Yamamotica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamotica was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Yalixqua jabs Yamamotica right on the nose. Yamamotica blinks but takes it well. Yalixqua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamamotica takes a step back to recover. #T2# Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Yamamotica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yamamotica looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yamamotica scores with a jab. Yalixqua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Yamamotica misses the target. Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Yamamotica jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamotica. Yalixqua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yamamotica avoids it. Yamamotica lands a head shot. Yamamotica pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yalixqua throws a body punch but Yamamotica moves out of range. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamotica takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yamamotica ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua. Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamotica. Yamamotica takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Yamamotica avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yamamotica misses with a hook.#T3# Yamamotica with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yamamotica might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Yalixqua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Yamamotica avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamotica. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet. Yalixqua misses with a looping right. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Yamamotica ducks down to avoid it. Yamamotica appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Yamamotica staying out of range there. Yamamotica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua. Yamamotica clobbers Yalixqua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Yamamotica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yamamotica throws a lazy uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamamotica thinking. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamotica. Yalixqua with a nice calf kick. Nice body punch from Yalixqua. Yalixqua thows a leg kick but Yamamotica checks it letting Yamamotica counter with a right hand. Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yamamotica looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. #T4# Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamotica. Yamamotica connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua. Yalixqua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick lands for Yamamotica.
Yalixqua connects with a crisp jab. Decent striking displayed by Yamamotica there. Yamamotica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yamamotica jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yamamotica lands a lovely overhand right. Yalixqua catches Yamamotica with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yamamotica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua throws a head kick that half lands.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Yamamotica ducks down to avoid it. Yalixqua misses the shot to the body. Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Yamamotica counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamamotica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yamamotica takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamamotica scores with a three punch combo!
Yamamotica throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with an outside leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Yamamotica saw that one coming. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yamamotica counters with a right hand to the body. Yalixqua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamamotica throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamamotica has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Yalixqua looks to throw a body kick and Yamamotica counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamamotica misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Yamamotica catches Yalixqua right on the button with a cross. Yalixqua lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamotica lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming.#T1# Yamamotica moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. A good leg kick by Yalixqua. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamamotica connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Yamamotica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua. Yamamotica throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem. Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamotica. A swing and a miss from Yamamotica. Nice shot lands for Yamamotica. Yalixqua misses with a body kick. Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Yamamotica moves his leg out of the way. Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far. Yamamotica just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamotica throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses. Yalixqua throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamamotica counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Yamamotica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yamamotica blocks a jab. Yamamotica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yamamotica avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamamotica wants to slow Yalixqua down by chopping away at his legs. Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Yamamotica saw that one coming. Yamamotica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
Yamamotica looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range. Yamamotica throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range. Yamamotica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Yamamotica ducked under it nicely. Yamamotica lands with an overhand left. Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamotica. Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamotica moves away. Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamotica counters with a straight right hand. Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Yamamotica. A counter left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses its target.#T3# A shot to the liver by Yamamotica. Beautiful body shot. A lazy left from Yamamotica finds it's target. Yalixqua misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamotica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Yamamotica misses with a double jab
and Yalixqua counters with a good low kick that Yamamotica was not able to check. Yamamotica sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yamamotica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yamamotica misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yamamotica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamamotica moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yamamotica lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Yamamotica misses with a leg kick and Yalixqua counters with a right hand to the body. Yamamotica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good standup being displayed there by Yamamotica as he connects with a hook.#T4# Yamamotica throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamamotica paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yalixqua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamamotica takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamamotica. Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Yamamotica ducks down to avoid it. Yamamotica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yamamotica!
Yalixqua misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yamamotica avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamotica connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalicius Yamamotica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yalixqua 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kalicius Yamamotica! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs II - Momentum
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch. Yalixqua scores with a push kick. Yalixqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua. Smoochie Wallace misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy. Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Yalixqua. Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smoochie Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smoochie Wallace misses the body punch and Yalixqua counters with a big right hand that sends Smoochie Wallace crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Yalixqua takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua! A relieved looking Iaspero Yalixqua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
F&BE 15-A Lesson in Violence
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Callaghan looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range. Callaghan misses the body punch and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand. #KD# Kennedy lands a big right hand that sends Callaghan crashing to the mat! Kennedy stays standing though and waves Callaghan back to his feet!#ROC# Callaghan is rocked! Kennedy lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Callaghan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kennedy from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Callaghan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaymore Kennedy! A very excited looking Jaymore Kennedy 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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Event:
F&BE 13- For the Spilled Blood
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1# Kennedy is looking to score with low kicks. Novak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kennedy. Novak drops his hands momentarily and Kennedy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kennedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Race in the buildup to the fight. Novak slips under a jab from Kennedy. Kennedy throws a hook but Novak avoids it easily. Novak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Novak misses with a low kick.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kennedy throws a hook but Novak avoids it easily. Novak wants to counter with a clinch but Kennedy pushes him away. Novak tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Novak feints the counter takedown. Kennedy lands a nice shot that snaps Novak's head back.
#CUT# It looks like Michael Novak has been cut. Novak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy misses with a double jab
and Novak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kennedy's knee momentarily.#T1# Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Novak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kennedy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kennedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy. Kennedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Novak counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novak. That's going to slow Kennedy down. Kennedy throws a jab when Novak was well out of range. Jaymore Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing. Novak slips a straight right by Kennedy. Kennedy scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A swing and a miss from Kennedy. Kennedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy. Novak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak counters with an outside leg kick.
Novak is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks. Novak scores with a kick to the midsection. Kennedy throws a series of punches but Novak avoids them all with ease. Novak avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Novak counters with a one-two to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kennedy checks a leg kick. #T3# A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot. Kennedy lands a nice shot that snaps Novak's head back.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss. Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kennedy throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range. Novak tries to land a leg kick but Kennedy saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range. Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Novak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4# Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy. Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak. Novak blocks a jab. A solid body kick from Novak. This has been an exciting period of action! Kennedy slips a straight right by Novak. Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two. Novak throws a body kick that misses. Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Novak. Kennedy blocks a leg kick. Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Novak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaymore Kennedy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Novak's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kennedy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovak. Kennedy digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Novak might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kennedy has got the better of the exchanges. Kennedy throws a right hand that Novak ducks under and follows up with a left that Novak also avoids with ease. Kennedy misses with a combination
#TD2# and Novak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Novak. Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Novak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Kennedy is looking to sweep but instead, Novak has passed into half guard.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Novak on the ground.#SUB2# Novak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kennedy has managed to free his arm - good work. Kennedy is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard. Kennedy is looking to control Novak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennedy avoid being mounted? Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Kennedy is trying to escape back to his feet but Novak uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Novak is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Novak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Novak in side control, throwing shots but Kennedy defends. #SUB2# Novak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Novak moves into full mount! #T4# Novak misses with a head shot. Kennedy wants to control but Novak is having none of it.#SUB2# Novak swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Novak! A relieved looking Michael Novak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# Daizoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2# Bizihwaeile lands a big head kick that sends Daizoff tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaeile takes a step backwards and waves Daizoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Terris Daizoff has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Daizoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Left hook, right uppercut from Daizoff. #CUT# It looks like Charieos Bizihwaeile has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bizihwaeile fakes the leg kick and cracks Daizoff in the body. We've been told by Daizoff's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Daizoff misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bizihwaeile throws a right and a left that both miss. Daizoff throws a quick counter head kick but Bizihwaeile was just out of range. Daizoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bizihwaeile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daizoff's sensitive parts. Daizoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daizoff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Daizoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Daizoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it. Daizoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daizoff moves away.#KD2# Bizihwaeile lands a left and a right that send Daizoff crashing to the mat, dazed. Bizihwaeile thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Daizoff is rocked! Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Daizoff with a series of wild strikes but Daizoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oh Daizoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big right followed by a crushing left from Bizihwaeile knocks Daizoff out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charieos Bizihwaeile! Terris Daizoff was interviewed post fight and said 'My day off is over, back to the drawing board.'.
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Event:
F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1# Bizihwaeile checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pedikov has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Bizihwaeile counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bizihwaeile. Pedikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Bizihwaeile manages to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile is looking to sweep but instead, Pedikov has passed into half guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain the position but Pedikov is very close to passing his half guard. Pedikov prevents Bizihwaeile from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Pedikov throwing shots but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely. Bizihwaeile trying to control but Pedikov postures up.
Bizihwaeile controlling the position well. Pedikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bizihwaeile! Bizihwaeile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pedikov on the ground. Bizihwaeile wants to hold on but Pedikov pushes him away.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pedikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bizihwaeile's face.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pedikov tries to control but Bizihwaeile wriggling away. Bizihwaeile is trying desperately to improve position. Bizihwaeile has given up his back here.
Will Pedikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2# Pedikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bizihwaeile has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bizihwaeile covering up well under a series of strikes from Pedikov. #T3# Bizihwaeile trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Will Pedikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bizihwaeile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Pedikov is hanging on to Bizihwaeile's back as he tries to escape.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the hands but Pedikov breaks the grip. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. You can see the frustration on Bizihwaeile's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pedikov wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy. Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Pedikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bizihwaeile has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bizihwaeile trying to control the hands but Pedikov breaks the grip. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Pedikov dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Pedikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pedikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaeile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch. #BC# Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Pedikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bizihwaeile holding on. Bizihwaeile wants to control but Pedikov postures up. Who's going to make the next move? Pedikov gets to mount! Bizihwaeile was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1# Pedikov misses with a head shot. Bizihwaeile reaches up to try and control the position but Pedikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bizihwaeile rolls and tries to escape and now Pedikov has his back!
Pasha Pedikov has got the better of the ground game so far. Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but Pedikov has full control of the position and if anything, Bizihwaeile has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Pedikov tightening his grip on Bizihwaeile, looking for the choke. Pedikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pedikov avoiding Bizihwaeile 's attempts to control his hands. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bizihwaeile is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pedikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pedikov controlling well, preventing Bizihwaeile from escaping the position.
Pedikov throwing sloppy strikes. Bizihwaeile breaks Pedikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bizihwaeile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bizihwaeile showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2# Pedikov looking for a guillotine here but Bizihwaeile defends easily.
Pedikov 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# Pedikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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. Bizihwaeile is controlling Pedikov's position as best he can from this difficult position. Bizihwaeile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedikov. Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard. Pedikov is pressing down on Bizihwaeile's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bizihwaeile is holding on for now. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pedikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Pedikov wants to take a breather but Bizihwaeile is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but Pedikov is controlling well.
Bizihwaeile trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Pedikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bizihwaeile dives in for a single leg takedown but Pedikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pedikov unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Pedikov counters with a one-two to the body. Pedikov tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile appears to be looking for a big counter. A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses and Pedikov counters with a three punch combo that has Bizihwaeile backing up. Bizihwaeile nods at Pedikov to acknowledge the strikes. Pedikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pedikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile avoids it really well and circles away. Pedikov is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizihwaeile shoots for a double leg takedown but Pedikov sprawls well. He's pushed Bizihwaeile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2# Pedikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Pedikov has control of the leg. Bizihwaeile has his hands clasped together around Pedikov's back. He's all about the action. Pedikov wants to stand up but Bizihwaeile has a hold of him and won't allow it. Bizihwaeile wants to control but Pedikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bizihwaeile works his way to full guard. Good work. Bizihwaeile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Bizihwaeile trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bizihwaeile wants to sweep but no luck. Pedikov wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bizihwaeile shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pedikov defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charieos Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pedikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3# Bizihwaeile leaves Pedikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pedikov. Pedikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pedikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile circles away.#CL# Bizihwaeile clinches. Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top. Bizihwaeile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bizihwaeile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedikov.
#TD# Bizihwaeile pulls guard. #SUB# Bizihwaeile is looking for a triangle but Pedikov pushes his legs off easily.
Bizihwaeile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedikov is one step ahead there. #T4# Bizihwaeile is pulling down on Pedikov's head to control his posture. Pedikov passes Bizihwaeile's left leg - he's now in half guard. Pedikov prevents Bizihwaeile from standing back up.
Charieos Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pasha Pedikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pedikov blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charieos Bizihwaeile. I think Pedikov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Pedikov!
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Event:
F&BE 2- Pleasures of the Flesh
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Weinstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Charieos Bizihwaeile has been cut. Weinstein throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile with the counter takedown but Weinstein avoids it easily.#CL2# Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Weinstein lands a high kick!
Weinstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bizihwaeile's head.#CL2# Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Weinstein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Weinstein won't allow it.
Weinstein throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weinstein jumps guard but Bizihwaeile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Weinstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Weinstein is trying to stall.
Weinstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Weinstein letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weinstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow. Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile looking for a takedown. Weinstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weinstein prevents it.
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Weinstein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms. Bizihwaeile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weinstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile.#T2# Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Weinstein.
Weinstein throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily. Bizihwaeile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weinstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Weinstein is breathing heavily.#TD2# Bizihwaeile gets a takedown into half guard. Bizihwaeile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bizihwaeile looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Bizihwaeile sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weinstein defending well though. Bizihwaeile is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3# It looks like Bizihwaeile is going to stand back up.
Weinstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bizihwaeile controlling the action here. Weinstein taking some punishment here, with Bizihwaeile in his half guard. Bizihwaeile trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Bizihwaeile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bizihwaeile thows a huge punch but Weinstein dodges it nicely.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Weinstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weinstein as he avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Weinstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bizihwaeile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2# Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Weinstein is being controlled here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Weinstein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Charieos Bizihwaeile's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Weinstein. Weinstein tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling him. Weinstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around? Bizihwaeile is working for takedown but Weinstein is calmly controlling the position for now. Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches up with Weinstein, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile pushes Weinstein against the cage but Weinstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile. Weinstein lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizihwaeile goes for a double leg but Weinstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weinstein continues to drive forward. Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Weinstein back into the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Weinstein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy. Weinstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC2# Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bizihwaeile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bizihwaeile shoots for a double leg takedown but Weinstein sprawls well. He's pushed Bizihwaeile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Rinat Weinstein is winning the standup battle so far. Weinstein throws a front kick aimed at Bizihwaeile's knee but Bizihwaeile avoids it well. Bizihwaeile changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Weinstein misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Weinstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Weinstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile looking for a takedown. #T2# Bizihwaeile is trying to break free. Weinstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Weinstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weinstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow. Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage. Weinstein trying to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile missing with knees to the body.
Rinat Weinstein has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bizihwaeile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bizihwaeile is looking to break free of the clinch but Weinstein has double underhooks. Weinstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bizihwaeile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weinstein avoids it.#T3# Weinstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not. Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weinstein or not. A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaeile's face as he tries to break the clinch. Weinstein misses with an elbow over the top. Weinstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizihwaeile just stands there and leans against the cage. Bizihwaeile goes for a takedown attempt but Weinstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Weinstein in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Weinstein keeps control of Bizihwaeile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bizihwaeile is trying to push Weinstein away but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bizihwaeile drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weinstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile. #T4# Bizihwaeile stalls. Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Weinstein prevents Bizihwaeile from breaking the clinch. Bizihwaeile effectively controlling the action here. Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile has Weinstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weinstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Weinstein tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Weinstein back against the cage. Weinstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Weinstein dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Charieos Bizihwaeile'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Weinstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Bizihwaeile rushes Weinstein and presses him up against the cage. Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weinstein just stands there and leans against the cage. Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile. Weinstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weinstein up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Weinstein trying to control the position but instead, Bizihwaeile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weinstein into the cage. Weinstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bizihwaeile lands a body shot. #BC# Weinstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
#CL2# Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Weinstein. Weinstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away. Bizihwaeile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bizihwaeile is looking to take this one to the mat. Weinstein trying to control the position but instead, Bizihwaeile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weinstein into the cage. Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Weinstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Weinstein is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage. Weinstein misses with a knee to the head. Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile wants a takedown.
Weinstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weinstein just stands there and leans against the cage. Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Weinstein taking a breather. Weinstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it. Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weinstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away. Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Weinstein moves forwards but Bizihwaeile connects with a nice, crisp jab. Weinstein throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weinstein. A little feinted left hand from Weinstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A head kick misses from Weinstein. #T4# Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bizihwaeile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bizihwaeile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weinstein tries to avoid it but Bizihwaeile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weinstein to the ground. Weinstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Weinstein stuffs the takedown. Weinstein thinks about countering with a head kick. A head kick by Weinstein misses #CL2# and Bizihwaeile counters by clinching up. Bizihwaeile has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Weinstein.
Charieos Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rinat Weinstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Rinat Weinstein showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weinstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinat Weinstein!
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