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Event:
RRFC Challengers 45
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada misses with a leg kick
and Kempton counters with a solid body kick.
Kempton slips a jab from Yada.
Kempton tries to clinch up but Yada circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kempton closes the distance and pushes Yada back into the cage.
Kempton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kempton misses with an elbow strike.
Yada takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Yada breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kempton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kempton tries to clinch up.
Kempton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yada is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Yada throws a chopping leg kick but Kempton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kempton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yada blocks it well.
Kempton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kempton tries to clinch there but Yada circles away.
Yada attempts a counter takedown but Kempton avoids it well and moves away.
Yada throws a leg kick that misses.
Kempton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kempton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kempton circles away.
Kempton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yada blocks it well.
Yada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toson Yada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kempton throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Yada tries to keep at a distance but Kempton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yada wants a takedown.
Yada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kempton is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kempton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kempton leaves Yada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Kempton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kempton's waist but Kempton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Kempton shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yada is trying to pull guard but Kempton has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kempton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Kempton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Yada takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kempton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kempton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yada managing to block the knees to the body from Kempton.
Kempton lands a nice elbow.
Kempton has Yada pressed against the cage, preventing Yada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yada is trying to maintain a safe position but Kempton gets an underhook and turns Yada into the cage.
Yada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kempton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kempton struggles to land a body shot inside as Yada controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kempton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kempton misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kempton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yada counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kempton 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#
Kempton moves out of range of the leg kick from Yada.
Toson Yada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kempton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kempton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kempton misses with the body kick#TD#
and Yada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yada wants to take a breather but Kempton is having none of it.
Yada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kempton is defending against the submission attempts here by Yada.
Kempton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Yada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kempton is not content to let Yada control the position.
Kempton wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kempton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yada.
Yada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Yada is looking for a kimura but Kempton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yada to get the leverage.
Kempton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yada trying to control the action but Kempton is working from the bottom.
Yada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yada is keen to just control but Kempton is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##SUB#
Yada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kempton is just riding it out for now. Yada eventually gives up the hold.
Yada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Yada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kempton is refusing to be controlled, as Yada sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kempton is defending against the submission attempts here by Yada.
Yada is stalling here. Kempton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kempton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yada moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yada pulls Kempton in close to prevent any damage.
Yada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toson Yada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toson Yada is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kempton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kempton pushes off an throws an elbow but Yada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kempton blocks an uppercut.
Yada is trying to break the clinch but Kempton has him pressed against the cage.
Yada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kempton has him pressed against the cage.
Kempton misses with a punch to the body.
Kempton is trying to maintain a safe position but Yada gets an underhook and turns Kempton into the cage.
Kempton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yada seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kempton can turn it around.
Marcus Kempton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yada is trying to break the clinch but Kempton has him pressed against the cage.
Yada blocks an elbow strike from Kempton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton trying to stall but Yada improves his position.
Kempton lands an elbow that stopped Yada in his tracks for a moment.
Kempton misses with a punch to the body.
Kempton throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Kempton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kempton gets caught flat footed, as Yada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Yada slips nicely into half guard.
Yada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kempton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yada is looking for a kimura but Kempton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yada to get the leverage. #SUB#
Yada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kempton is looking to escape.
Yada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yada'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yada stops Kempton from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yada in particular looking to stall.
Yada prevents Kempton from standing back up.
#SUB#
Yada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kempton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yada. #SUB#
Yada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kempton is just riding it out for now. Yada eventually gives up the hold.
Yada controlling the action here. #T3#
Kempton pushes Yada off looking to stand but Yada dives back in and keeps control.
Kempton is not content to let Yada control the position.#SUB#
Kempton is defending against the submission attempts here by Yada.
Kempton is trying to stand up here but Yada is controlling him well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Yada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kempton is just riding it out for now. Yada eventually gives up the hold.
Yada wants to take a breather but Kempton is having none of it. #SUB#
Yada seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Yada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toson Yada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yada 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toson Yada!
An out of breath Toson Yada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korsemann. Korsemann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Yada.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korsemann's waist but Korsemann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Korsemann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yada is out of range and Korsemann settles back down.
Korsemann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korsemann connects with a solid leg kick.
Korsemann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yada shoots in for a takedown but Korsemann shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Korsemann.
Korsemann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yada at a distance.
Korsemann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yada blocks a head kick by Korsemann.
Yada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korsemann but Korsemann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willem Korsemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.#T1#
Korsemann lands a nice looking body kick.
Yada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korsemann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Korsemann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Korsemann.
Korsemann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korsemann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korsemann.
Willem Korsemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korsemann misses with a head kick.
Yada throws a sloppy head kick
and Korsemann counters with a body kick that stops Yada in his tracks momentarily.
Korsemann throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Korsemann scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Korsemann scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Korsemann.
Korsemann works over Yada's head and body with a nice combination.
Yada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Korsemann lands.
Korsemann lands a front kick.
Korsemann tries a head kick but it misses.
Yada throws a series of punches but Korsemann moves out of range.
Yada throws a looping overhand right but Korsemann ducks down to avoid it.
Yada punishes Korsemann's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Yada.
Korsemann lands a nice looking body kick.
Korsemann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yada.
Yada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Korsemann.
Korsemann looks to land a combination but Yada avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korsemann. Yada shrugs it off though.
Yada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korsemann lands a brutal head kick. Yada looks out on his feet and Korsemann throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Willem Korsemann!
A very excited looking Willem Korsemann 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:
RRFC Fight Night 36
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Gunn has Yada up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Gunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gunn wants the takedown. Yada is fighting it off but Gunn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yada's guard against the cage.
Yada pulls Gunn in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunn from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn lands a couple of digs.
Yada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Yada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Yada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Yada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gunn's guard.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yada is trying to control. Gunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Yada is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Yada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Yada looking for a submission but Gunn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Yada pushes his legs off easily.
Yada sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yada trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn wants to control but Yada passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Yada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Yada wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Yada wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yada pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yada wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yada wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yada maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gunn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yada has cracked it and Gunn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toson Yada!
Toson Yada thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tommy Gunn had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Yada walks into a jab.
Yada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
Mazanov misses with an uppercut. Yada saw that one coming.
Mazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazanov with a hook.
Mazanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Yada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanov's waist but Mazanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yada slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mazanov misses its intended target.
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!
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazanov 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.
No joy there for Mazanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Mazanov leaves Yada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Yada darts in looking for a takedown but Mazanov gets double underhooks and turns Yada into the cage.
Mazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yada is just out of range.
Mazanov tests Yada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yada moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazanov, which made it look bad.
Mazanov connects with a looping right hand.
Yada misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazanov is fending him off so far but Yada persists. Nope, Mazanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitry Mazanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yada with the counter takedown but Mazanov avoids it easily.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yada 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.
Mazanov lands with a shot to the body.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Mazanov checks a leg kick.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Yada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazanov 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.
Yada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Nice defenses there by Yada.#T4#
Mazanov throws a jab when Yada was well 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!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yada wants to counter the offense by Mazanov and move into the clinch position.
Yada slips under a jab.
Mazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazanov throws a body punch but Yada moves out of range.
Mazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Yada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazanov defends it well.
Yada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazanov takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mazanov throws the left hand but Yada avoids the punch easily.
Mazanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yada tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazanov connects with a crisp jab.
Mazanov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toson Yada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yada lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazanov's head.
Yada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazanov has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Yada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
Mazanov jabs Yada right on the nose. Yada blinks but takes it well.
Mazanov stuns Yada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Yada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yada eats them both and turns towards Mazanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazanov jabs at Yada's body.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov takes a swing at Yada's ribcage but misses.
Mazanov missing with a left hand there. Yada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Nice jab there from Mazanov.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazanov as he avoids it easily.
Yada misses with a hook. Mazanov ducked under it nicely.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yada can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Mazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yada drops his hands momentarily and Mazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Mazanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yada off the cage and back into range.
Mazanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazanov misses with a jab to the body
and Yada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yada.
Yada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yada is defended easily by Mazanov.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Yada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazanov lands a two 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 big left from Mazanov misses.
A little jabbing left from Yada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazanov with a body shot.
Mazanov cracks Yada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yada defending well as Mazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitry Mazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Yada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Mazanov coming out on top.
Yada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Yada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazanov.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada avoids the body shot from Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Yada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazanov is wise to it.
Yada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazanov.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mazanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mazanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazanov throws a hook but Yada blocks it.
Yada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range. #T1#
Yada throws a series of punches but Mazanov avoids them all with ease.
Mazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazanov misses with the combination.
Donk. Mazanov catches Yada right on the button with a cross.
Mazanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mazanov blocks the low kick.
Mazanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yada wants to counter with a clinch but Mazanov pushes him away.
Mazanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Yada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
A big right from Mazanov misses.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dmitry Mazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mazanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yada.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Yada's defenses.
Yada slips a jab and a cross from Mazanov.
Yada feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazanov sprawls well. Mazanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yada gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Yada throws a sloppy head kick and Mazanov moves out of range easily.
Yada goes for a double leg but Mazanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazanov continues to drive forward.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazanov looks to land a combination. Yada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Yada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazanov.
Yada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Yada misses.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov slips a jab and a cross from Yada.
Toson Yada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazanov misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Mazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazanov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Mazanov!
A less than humble Dmitry Mazanov 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:
HFC 2 - Get Belted
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Yada gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Yada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sugawara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sugawara manages to get back to half guard.
Sugawara is looking for a sweep. Yada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yada is trying to control. Sugawara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugawara trying to control from the bottom.
Sugawara tries to roll over but Yada keeps him under control.
Yada wants to take a breather but Sugawara is having none of it. #SUB#
Sugawara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sugawara is looking to control Yada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sugawara avoid being mounted?
Yada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Panda Sprawl n Brawl. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Sugawara gets full guard.
Sugawara keeping full guard, as Yada tries to pass.
Yada wants to control from the top but Sugawara keeps moving.
Sugawara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sugawara stands and throws Yada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Sugawara is working for a kimura but Yada is defending it quite comfortably.
Yada trying to control here.
Sugawara is trying to control the action in half guard but Yada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sugawara slows the pace down in half guard.
Yada regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yada is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sugawara is trying to keep Yada in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Yada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sugawara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sugawara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sugawara controls Yada momentarily but Yada frees himself.
Yada won't allow Sugawara to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sugawara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yada wants to control from the top but Sugawara keeps moving. #T4#
Yada tries to free his leg and advance position but Sugawara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sugawara working for a triangle but Yada defends it easily.
Sugawara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sugawara is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sugawara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yada keeping moving, preventing Sugawara from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toson Yada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Yada. Those never looked like landing.
Sugawara throws a big counter combination but Yada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sugawara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Yada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sugawara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sugawara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yada trying to control the action but Sugawara is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugawara tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yada easily slips into full mount!
Sugawara regains half guard.#T1#
Sugawara wants to control but Yada is keeping busy.
Sugawara wants to improve his position but Yada is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yada is looking for a kimura but Sugawara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yada to get the leverage.
Sugawara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sugawara.
Sugawara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yada is one step ahead there.
Yada looking to pass the guard.
Sugawara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yada looking for a sweep. Not yet Yada, not yet. #T2#
Sugawara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sugawara content to stall in guard here.
Sugawara wants to pass the guard but Yada is keeping the position.
Sugawara is looking to advance position but Yada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yada trying to control but Sugawara is having none of it.
Sugawara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sugawara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sugawara.
Sugawara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Yada trying to control the position from guard on top but Sugawara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sugawara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sugawara is trying to control the action in half guard but Yada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Yada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toson Yada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sugawara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sugawara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sugawara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yada for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Sugawara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Sugawara pushing down on Yada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yada wants to control but Sugawara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sugawara wants to work for an arm triangle but Yada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Yada is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sugawara is tapping! Great win for Yada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toson Yada!
Toson Yada is the new light heavyweight champion!
Toson Yada very nearly forgot to thank Notorious amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Foster misses with a head kick.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Yada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yada throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada tries to counter by clinching up but Foster breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toson Yada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Yada catches Foster right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Foster has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Yada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Yada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Foster rolls with it to try and escape but Yada cranks on the arm and Foster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toson Yada!
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Event:
Core Combat I
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick from Lightner lands but Yada takes it in his stride.
Lightner lands a two punch combo.
Lightner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Yada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lightner's guard.
Yada trying to control from half guard but Lightner is working away. #SUB#
Yada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightner wants to control but Yada is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Yada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lightner defends it well.
Lightner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Yada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yada trying to control the action but Lightner is working from the bottom.
Well, if Yada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightner keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yada seems to be looking for submissions.
Yada prevents Lightner from standing back up.
Yada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lightner trying to control from the bottom.
Yada wants to take a breather but Lightner is having none of it.
Lightner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lightner is defending against the submission attempts here by Yada.
#SUB#
Yada is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Lightner pushes Yada off looking to stand but Yada dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Yada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lightner sees it coming and defends easily.
Yada is looking to take a break and control but Lightner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lightner wants to improve his position but Yada is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lightner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toson Yada!
In defeat, Danar Lightner stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm very disappointed in my performance. I would like to apologize to the fans, my coaches, my family. my teammate and friends, and last but not list, my manager.'.
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