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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nyota.
Yreka scores with a nice strike.
Nyota misses with a double jab
and Yreka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyota throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Yreka clinches.
Nyota pushes off an throws an elbow but Yreka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nyota breaks from the clinch.
Nyota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nyota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AdvancedX in the buildup to the fight.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyota blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Nyota misses with a shot to the body
and Yreka counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Nyota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nyota misses with a hook
and Yreka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyota moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyota wants to clinch.
Yreka throws a body shot but no joy.
Yreka misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Nyota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yreka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nyota misses with a hook
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nyota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyota feints and then cracks Yreka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yreka down.
Paul Nyota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yreka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yreka misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Yreka closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Yreka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nyota pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yreka is trying to force a seperation but Nyota has the dominant position.#T3#
Nyota is looking to control Yreka's arms but Yreka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyota has his back to the cage.
Yreka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Nyota breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Yreka misses. #CL2#
Yreka clinches with his opponent.
Yreka avoiding damage as Nyota throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Nyota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nyota throws a lazy head kick
and Yreka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka moves out of range.
Nyota lands a high kick!
Nyota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yreka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nyota's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Yreka lands a slapping body shot.
Yreka lands with a cross.
Nyota wants to clinch up but Yreka keeps it at a distance.
Nyota looks to score with a jab to the body but Yreka is just out of range.
Yreka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyota lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yreka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyota.
Nyota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nyota.
Nyota misses with a few strikes there.
Yreka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yreka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nyota thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyota wants to clinch but Yreka slips to the side
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nyota is looking to clinch.
Nyota wants to clinch.#T1#
Nyota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nyota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Yreka.
Nyota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Nyota misses.
Yreka wants to counter with a clinch but Nyota pushes him away.
Nyota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yreka wants to counter the offense by Nyota and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Yreka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nyota is out of range and Yreka settles back down.
Yreka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Yreka gets a clinch.
Yreka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Nyota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Nyota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yreka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyota.
Yreka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nyota at a distance.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Yreka does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nyota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yreka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yreka throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyota circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Yreka moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Yreka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yreka.
Nyota fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Yreka rushes Nyota and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Nyota backs off Yreka throws a huge counter combo but Nyota manages to avoid it all.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yreka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nyota misses with a low kick.
Yreka clobbers Nyota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yreka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nyota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yreka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nyota is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yreka.
Nyota is looking to clinch but Yreka is avoiding it.
Nyota lunges at Yreka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yreka's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Yreka misses.
Yreka scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyota should have avoided that one.
Nyota throws a head kick but Yreka moves out of range.
Yreka throws out a counter right but Nyota avoids it with no problem.
Paul Yreka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka is having none of it.
Nyota tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yreka lands a nice shot that snaps Nyota's head back.
#CL2#
Yreka closes the distance and pushes Nyota back into the cage.
Nyota looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nyota is looking to clinch but Yreka is avoiding it.
Nyota throws a right hand that Yreka ducks under and follows up with a left that Yreka also avoids with ease.
Nyota misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Yreka drives through and clinches with Nyota against the cage.
#BC2#
Yreka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nyota looks to land a combination but Yreka avoids it well.
Nyota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Nyota misses.
Nyota misses with a two punch combination.
Yreka unleashes a big counter combination but Nyota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yreka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Yreka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nyota looking to stall.
Yreka blocks an elbow strike from Nyota.
#T2#
Yreka dodges an elbow strike from Nyota.
#BC#
Nyota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nyota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yreka swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyota.
Yreka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nyota wants to clinch but Yreka slips to the side
and Yreka counters with a straight right hand.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yreka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yreka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Nyota scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Yreka. Beautiful body shot.
Nyota looks to land a right hand but Yreka moved out of range.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yreka throws a right hand that Nyota ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyota also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Yreka.
A punch combination from Nyota misses.
Yreka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nyota misses with a low kick.
Nyota throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yreka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Yreka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka managing to block the knees to the body from Nyota.
Nyota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yreka's elbow.
Come on Yreka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yreka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Yreka.
The crowd are getting on Yreka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Paul Nyota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Yreka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nyota missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Yreka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yreka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Yreka! |
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Event:
WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yreka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monty swinging wildly here.
Monty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yreka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monty somewhat.
Monty misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Monty.
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monty circles away quickly and effectively.
Monty throws a one two combo.
Monty tries to clinch up
and Yreka counters with a two punch combo.
AJ Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Monty tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monty tries a head kick but it misses.
Yreka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monty.
Monty tries to clinch up
and Yreka counters with a three punch combo that has Monty backing up. Monty nods at Yreka to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monty - that will leave a mark!
Yreka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yreka.#CL#
Monty moves into range and clinches up with Yreka.#T2#
Monty tries to pull guard but Yreka won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monty looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Yreka manages to break the clinch.
Paul Yreka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Monty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monty looks to clinch
and Yreka counters with a series of strikes. Monty will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yreka tries to avoid it but Monty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yreka to the ground. Yreka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monty tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yreka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monty.
Yreka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monty is looking to clinch. #T3#
Monty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yreka has closed the distance and engaged Monty in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yreka.
Monty tries to pull guard but Yreka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yreka stops a takedown attempt from Monty.
#BC2#
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Yreka both land. Nice combination.
Yreka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yreka tries to bum rush Monty with a series of wild strikes but Monty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yreka cracks Monty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yreka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monty. #T4#
Monty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yreka counters with a one-two to the body.
Monty is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a nice body shot.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yreka moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Yreka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monty, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Monty breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Yreka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Yreka manages to break the clinch.
Monty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monty misses with a right hand
and Yreka counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka 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#
Monty throws a head kick but Yreka moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yreka!
AJ Monty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monty tries to clinch
and Yreka counters with a left and a right that stings Monty.
Yreka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yreka connects with a body shot.
Yreka misses with a double jab.
Monty misses with a few strikes there.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monty fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Monty forces Yreka back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yreka slips under a jab from Monty.
Yreka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monty fails to land the takedown.
Yreka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monty with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Yreka clinches up against the cage.
Yreka lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Monty.
#CL2#
Yreka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monty throws an elbow that misses.
Monty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yreka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monty misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Yreka breaks from 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!
Yreka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yreka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monty throws a leg kick
and Yreka counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Yreka has Monty up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Monty is trying to pull guard but Yreka has him pressed against the cage.
Monty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yreka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka scores with a three punch combo!
Yreka thuds a left hand into Monty's body.#CL2#
Monty tries to keep at a distance but Yreka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Yreka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yreka stuffs the takedown attempt from Monty. Monty gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Monty throws a combination that misses
and Yreka counters with a series of strikes. Monty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yreka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yreka is fending him off so far but Monty persists. Nope, Yreka circles away and we're back to standing.
Yreka throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Yreka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yreka slows down the pace here.
Yreka pushes Monty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yreka.
Monty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yreka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Yreka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Monty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yreka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yreka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monty rather than just go for the knockout.
Yreka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yreka thumps Monty with a low kick.
Yreka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yreka counters with a left and a right that stings Monty.
A combination from Monty does no damage. #CL2#
Yreka rushes Monty and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monty is trying to pull guard but Yreka has him pressed against the cage.
Monty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yreka just leaning against Monty, taking a breather. #T1#
Yreka blocks the elbow strike.
Yreka tries to break the clinch but Monty is controlling the position. #BC#
Monty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yreka defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monty circles away quickly and effectively.
Monty has his takedown stuffed
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Monty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monty with a poor takedown
and Yreka counters with a right hand to the body.
Yreka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monty.
Monty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2##CL2#
Yreka rushes Monty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Monty. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yreka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka throws a nice looking combination but Monty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yreka lands a lovely overhand right.
Yreka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yreka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Yreka moves into the clinch.#T3#
Monty fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yreka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yreka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yreka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yreka. That snapped Monty's head back.
Monty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yreka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Monty is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yreka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monty.
Oh Monty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yreka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monty seems to have got his legs back now.
Monty tries to move into range but Yreka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monty swinging wildly here.
Yreka stuns Monty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AJ Monty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yreka connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Yreka. #CL2#
Yreka instigates a clinch.
Yreka lands a nice elbow.
Paul Yreka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Yreka breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Yreka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yreka 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Yreka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yreka throws a body shot but no joy.
Yreka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yreka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yreka throws a nice looking combination but Heikkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heikkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Yreka does no damage.
Heikkinen scores with a hook.
Yreka misses with a double jab
and Heikkinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yreka won't be happy with that.
Yreka tries to control but Heikkinen manages to take his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen keeps control of the position easily here as Yreka tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yreka just trying to survive but Heikkinen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Heikkinen misses with punches from the back.
Heikkinen controlling from the back.
Heikkinen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Heikkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heikkinen cracks Yreka with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Yreka from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Yreka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Heikkinen lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen connects with a big shot to the side of Yreka's head.
Yreka tries to roll but Heikkinen sticks to his back.
Good control from Heikkinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yreka is trying to remain composed but Heikkinen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Heikkinen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This has been an exciting period of action!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen scores with punches from the back.
Heikkinen controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yreka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AdvancedX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, with Heikkinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yreka is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yreka is covering up but some of the strikes from Heikkinen are getting through and doing damage.
Heikkinen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Yreka.
Yreka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Heikkinen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Heikkinen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Yreka could be in trouble here!
Yreka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heikkinen.
Yreka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heikkinen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Heikkinen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yreka covers up after that shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is punishing Yreka with strikes - can he finish him?!
Heikkinen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Yreka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen controlling the position well here. Yreka rolled but Heikkinen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Heikkinen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Heikkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick lands from Heikkinen that sends Yreka to the canvas. Yreka tries to scramble back to his feet but Heikkinen brings him back down into side control.
Yreka looking for a sweep but Heikkinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Heikkinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen controlling from the full mount.
Heikkinen dominating with strikes here.
Heikkinen dominating with strikes here.
Yreka is rocked!
Heikkinen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Yreka! Heikkinen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Yreka and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juho Heikkinen!
Our winner, Juho Heikkinen, 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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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Yreka moved out of range.
Yreka tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yreka somewhat.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yreka backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yreka.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yreka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yreka looking for a takedown.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yreka.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Yreka is just out of range.
Yreka misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire. #BC2#
Yreka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yreka shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Yreka.#T2#
Yreka is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Yreka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yreka slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Yreka's head but Yreka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yreka fails with the takedown.#CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Yreka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Yreka looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
McGuire throws a series of punches but Yreka moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Donk. McGuire catches Yreka right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Paul Yreka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yreka dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yreka moves away from the strike by McGuire. #CL#
McGuire clinches up with Yreka and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Yreka thinks about the counter body kick.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
Yreka fails with the takedown#CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yreka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Yreka tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire is working Yreka over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Yreka in a clinch.
#TD2#
Yreka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yreka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yreka looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SU#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yreka, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yreka with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Yreka's ribcage. Yreka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Yreka is breathing heavily.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yreka's efforts to push away.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Yreka backwards.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire pushes Yreka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Landon McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Yreka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yreka can do to turn this around?
Yreka blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T2#
Yreka misses with a knee strike.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Yreka tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Yreka drops back down to his feet.
A short left from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yreka slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yreka moves away.
Yreka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yreka looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Landon McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a hook but Yreka blocks it.
McGuire takes a swing at Yreka's ribcage but misses.
Yreka is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Yreka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yreka.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.
Yreka tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yreka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yreka slips under a jab.
Yreka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yreka has his takedown stuffed
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Yreka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yreka tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire cracks Yreka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Yreka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Yreka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from McGuire misses.
As McGuire backs off Yreka throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
Yreka moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Yreka moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yreka doesn't seem bothered though.
Paul Yreka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yreka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yreka tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Yreka misses with a combination
#CL#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
Yreka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yreka goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is pushing Yreka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire is pressed up against the cage. Yreka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yreka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yreka dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yreka.
McGuire is leaning against Yreka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire is leaning against Yreka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
#T2#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yreka manages to avoid it.
Yreka with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Yreka's ribcage. Yreka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire pushes Yreka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Yreka working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
McGuire works on Yreka's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire stalls. #T4#
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire gets through Yreka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire cracks Yreka with a nice body shot.
McGuire gets through Yreka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Paul Yreka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire 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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