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Event:
OFK 46 - Kasamsun Vs Mcarthy
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Yulan moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Yulan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yulan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yulan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yulan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.#TD#
Andersson wants the takedown. Yulan is fighting it off but Andersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yulan's guard against the cage.
Yulan wants to get back to his feet but Andersson passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson stalling away here and it's allowed Yulan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Andersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yulan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Yulan preventing the sweep. #T2#
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yulan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yulan pushing down on Andersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Yulan stands up and beckons Andersson to join him on the feet. #TD#
Andersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yulan's guard.#SUB#
Andersson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yulan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yulan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yulan! #REVB##T3#
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yulan is chipping away with strikes.
Yulan working away.#SUB2#
Yulan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yulan wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yulan on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yulan wants to stand but Andersson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #ES#
Andersson wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andersson showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fung Yulan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andersson wants to clinch.
Crunch! Andersson slams his shin into Yulan's torso.#CL#
Andersson clinches up with Yulan and pushes him back against the cage.
Yulan fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson works over Yulan's head and body with a nice combination.
Yulan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Andersson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yulan quickly recovers to half guard.
Andersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Andersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yulan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Yulan wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yulan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yulan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yulan defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yulan is trying to stand.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yulan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Andersson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yulan's head. #SUB#
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yulan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yulan wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson moves nicely into side control.
Yulan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andersson. #SU#
Andersson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yulan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yulan! #T4#
Yulan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Andersson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yulan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andersson.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yulan is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson working away.
Alexander Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yulan has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Andersson dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Andersson feints and as Yulan raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Yulan.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Yulan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson prevents Yulan from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Andersson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Yulan's brow. #T1#
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Yulan's brow. #SUB#
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Yulan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.#REVB#
Andersson controls Yulan momentarily but Yulan frees himself.
Andersson has control of Yulan's left arm, preventing Yulan from doing any damage.
Andersson continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Andersson is really struggling to control Yulan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Andersson stalks Yulan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yulan's face. Yulan staggers backwards, shaken.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yulan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yulan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andersson works the jab nicely.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yulan tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yulan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yulan misses.#TD2#
Yulan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yulan is standing up over Andersson. Andersson looks to escape but Yulan dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
Andersson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yulan wants to stand but Andersson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Andersson is looking to improve his position but Yulan isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yulan tries to stand up but Andersson grabs his leg and drags him down! Andersson is now on top, in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Andersson! |
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Event:
OFK 39 - Wanker Vs Roffen
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulan walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Yulan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva throws the left hand but Yulan avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target. #TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yulan!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Silva has hold of Yulan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yulan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Yulan is blocking nicely.
Yulan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Yulan is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva scoring with strikes but Yulan is staying in there.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Yulan is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yulan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva throwing strikes here but Yulan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Silva fails to advance to Yulan's back.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yulan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Yulan has left one of his arms exposed and Silva doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Yulan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maruim Silva!
A relieved looking Maruim Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 32 - Eikmeyer Vs Cuba
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Yulan, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Yulan against the cage but Yulan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Yulan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yulan is breathing heavily.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson winds up and cracks Yulan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yulan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Yulan is rocked!
Johnson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Yulan is out! Johnson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Yulan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montgomery to the ground. Yulan is now in Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yulan manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB##SUB#
Yulan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yulan trying to mount his opponent but Montgomery defends it.
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Yulan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan uses his free foot to push down on Montgomery's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Montgomery.
Yulan is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yulan controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Yulan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Montgomery wants to control but Yulan is having none of it.#SUB#
Yulan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Montgomery is surviving well by controlling Yulan's body position as best he can.
Montgomery is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Yulan has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Yulan is looking for the choke from the back position but Montgomery is controlling his hands well.
Yulan connects with a big shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Yulan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Yulan looking for the choke but no joy.
Montgomery is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Montgomery can't escape the position.
#T3#
Montgomery trying to control the hands but Yulan breaks the grip.
Montgomery can't escape the position.
Yulan is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Montgomery defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yulan's arms.
Montgomery is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Yulan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Yulan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Montgomery defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Yulan looking to break Montgomery's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Montgomery remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yulan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yulan tries to keep control of the position but Montgomery is staying busy.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Yulan gets his hands free.
Montgomery tries to escape the position.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yulan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yulan gets his hands free as Montgomery looks to control.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yulan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Montgomery's chin but Montgomery turns very nicely into Yulan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Montgomery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan 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#
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Yulan pushes him off.
Yulan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Yulan keeps it at a distance.
Yulan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery dives in for a single leg takedown but Yulan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Yulan circles away.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Yulan throws a counter high kick but Montgomery was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Yulan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montgomery's guard.#ES2#
Montgomery manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Yulan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Montgomery tries to kick Yulan off in order to stand up. Yulan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Yulan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yulan'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.
Yulan wants to stand but Montgomery has his arm trapped.
Yulan grinds an elbow into Montgomery's temple. #T2#
Montgomery tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yulan easily slips into full mount!
Yulan controlling from mount. #SUB#
Yulan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Montgomery can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Montgomery is working to get back to half guard.
Yulan takes Montgomery's back. #T3#
Yulan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Montgomery.
Yulan landing with strikes.
Good control from Yulan.
Montgomery is in bad spot here.
Yulan punches Montgomery on the ear.
Yulan controlling well, preventing Montgomery from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Yulan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yulan is hanging on to Montgomery's back as he tries to escape.
Yulan keeps control of the position easily here as Montgomery tries to buck him off.
Yulan keeps control of the position as Montgomery tries to break free.
#SUB#
Yulan is persistently looking for the submission but Montgomery is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yulan sprawls well. Yulan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yulan as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Yulan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yulan is one step ahead there.
Yulan passes Montgomery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't.
Yulan landing strikes.
Fung Yulan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Yulan stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yulan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yulan working away.#SUB#
Yulan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Montgomery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Yulan controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yulan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montgomery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yulan somewhat.
Yulan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Yulan wants to clinch.
Montgomery throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Yulan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yulan wants it to stay on the feet.
Fung Yulan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gertrude Montgomery.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Yulan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yulan takes a step back to recover.
Yulan closes the distance but Montgomery moves to the side
and Montgomery counters with a head kick.
Montgomery shoots in and drives through. Yulan sprawls well.
Yulan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yulan looks for the body kick but Montgomery saw that one coming.
Yulan misses with a jab to the body
and Montgomery counters with a series of strikes. Yulan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Montgomery with that takedown attempt.
Gertrude Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Montgomery.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fung Yulan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yulan, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Yulan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 4
Date: Aug 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Yulan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bensob tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yulan is in Bensob's guard.
Yulan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bensob is keeping the position for now.
Yulan trying to control but Bensob is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bensob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yulan wants to control from the top but Bensob keeps moving.
Yulan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bensob haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bensob prevents Yulan from moving into mount. #T1#
Yulan looks up at the clock and then as Bensob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yulan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Yulan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yulan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES#
Bensob throws Yulan to one side and escapes!
Bensob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yulan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yulan throws a right hand that misses
and Bensob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bensob scores with a hook to the body. Yulan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yulan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bensob is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Yulan looking to score a takedown here. Bensob is defending well but Yulan drives through and ends up in Bensob's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yulan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Yulan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bensob, who protects the arm well.
Yulan wants to control but Bensob is keeping him busy.
Yulan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bensob prevents Yulan from improving position.
Yulan landing strikes.
Yulan throws an elbow but Bensob slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Yulan working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Yulan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yulan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yulan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yulan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yulan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bensob is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bensob tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bensob is breathing heavily.
Yulan looking to control but Bensob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Yulan landing strikes from the mount.
Yulan lands a big elbow.
Yulan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bensob is bucking up trying to escape but Yulan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yulan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yulan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yulan lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan 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#
Bensob throws an overhand right that lands on Yulan's shoulder, as Yulan tries to avoid the shot.
Yulan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bensob lands with an uppercut that bounces Yulan off the cage and back into range.
Yulan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bensob counters with a nice uppercut.
Yulan defending well as Bensob loads up on a big left hand.
Bensob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yulan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bensob sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bensob throwing a counter right hand but Yulan manages to avoid it.
Bensob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yulan.
A quick step to the side and Bensob tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bensob swivels and escapes.
Roman Bensob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fung Yulan.
Yulan slips a straight right by Bensob.
Yulan with the counter takedown but Bensob avoids it easily.
Yulan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bensob counters with a left to the body.
Bensob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Yulan misses with a takedown
and Bensob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensob lands with a right hand.
Yulan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roman Bensob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensob throws a hook to the side of Yulan's head but Yulan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yulan misses with a jab to the body
and Bensob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bensob connects with a looping right hand.
Roman Bensob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bensob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bensob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yulan tries for a takedown but Bensob circles away easily
and Bensob counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yulan misses with a body shot.
Yulan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bensob rather than just go for the knockout.
Bensob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yulan misses with a hook to the body
and Bensob counters with a left to the body.
Bensob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yulan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bensob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bensob.
Yulan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensob moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Bensob.
Yulan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bensob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bensob cracks Yulan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Yulan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yulan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bensob as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Bensob.
Yulan shoots in for a takedown but Bensob shows good takedown defense.
Bensob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensob manages to avoid it.
Bensob lands a jab to the head.
Bensob scores with the left hand. Yulan knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Yulan misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bensob misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Yulan.
Bensob scores with a hook.
Bensob loads up on a big right hand but Yulan slips the punch.
Bensob lands with a right hand.
Bensob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yulan can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Bensob.
Bensob missing with a left hand there. Yulan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yulan misses with a takedown
and Bensob counters with a straight right hand.
Bensob connects with a right hand. Yulan shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bensob.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Bensob dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bensob lands with an uppercut that bounces Yulan off the cage and back into range.
Yulan has his takedown stuffed
and Bensob counters with a straight right hand.
Bensob thuds a left hand into Yulan's body.
Yulan walks into a left hand.
Bensob lands with a hook. Yulan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bensob is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bensob misses with a straight right.
Bensob throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Yulan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yulan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yulan throws a big elbow that misses.
Bensob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yulan on the ground.
Yulan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bensob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yulan lands a couple of elbows.
Bensob keeping moving, preventing Yulan from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yulan throwing strikes but missing.
Bensob has momentary wrist control but Yulan slips an elbow through the middle.
Yulan scoring with some ground and pound.
Yulan throws a big right hand that misses.
Yulan distracts Bensob with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fung Yulan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yulan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yulan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yulan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Yulan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yulan connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Yulan working some strikes from top position.
Yulan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yulan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yulan. Bensob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yulan slips a jab from Bensob.
Bensob misses with a hook.
Yulan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bensob defends well and Yulan ends up having to push Bensob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bensob misses the target.
Bensob scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yulan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Bensob loads up on a big right hand but Yulan slips the punch.
Bensob looks to land a right hand but Yulan moved out of range.
Yulan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bensob.
Yulan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bensob was well out of range. Poor timing from Yulan.
Bensob misses with an uppercut. Yulan saw that one coming.
Yulan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bensob.
Yulan wants to counter the offense by Bensob and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Yulan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Bensob has one foot on Yulan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensob manages to avoid it.
Yulan slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Bensob.
I think Bensob 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Roman Bensob!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Roman Bensob!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Roman Bensob!
Roman Bensob wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 3
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulan shoots in for a takedown but Ahmed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ahmed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yulan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahmed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yulan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahmed stopping the sweep attempt from Yulan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed postures up.
Yulan keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Yulan keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass. #T1#
Yulan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahmed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed has momentary wrist control but Yulan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yulan is controlling him.
Yulan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yulan throwing strikes but missing.
Ahmed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahmed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmed tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ahmed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yulan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yulan lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ahmed is pulling down on Yulan's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ahmed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yulan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yulan slips nicely into half guard.
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yulan is trying to work for a kimura but Ahmed is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahmed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yulan is trying to control. Ahmed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Yulan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahmed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yulan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yulan lands with a punch from half guard.
Yulan working the head and body with strikes.
Yulan passes to full mount!
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Yulan landing punches.
Yulan trying to control but Ahmed is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan landing strikes from the mount and Ahmed is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yulan has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ahmed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yulan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahmed passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed is putting a hurting on Yulan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahmed scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Yulan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yulan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Ahmed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yulan.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Yulan wants to pass the guard but Ahmed is defending well.
Ahmed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Yulan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahmed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yulan is working away from the top position though.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ahmed is not content to let Yulan control the position.
Yulan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yulan prevents Ahmed from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan moves into full mount! Ahmed won't be happy about that!
Yulan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yulan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Yulan avoids the attempt from Ahmed to control.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yulan dominating with strikes here.
Ahmed is desperately trying to improve his position but Yulan has a good base and remains in mount.
Yulan working the ground and pound effectively.
Yulan controlling the pace for now.
Yulan breaks from Ahmed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yulan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahmed throws a quick counter head kick but Yulan was just out of range.
Yulan takes a swing at Ahmed's ribcage but misses.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ahmed moves into the clinch.
Yulan is trying to break free.
Ahmed lands with a light punch inside.
Yulan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yulan working hard to break the clinch.
Yulan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahmed after a bit of a struggle.
Ahmed prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ahmed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yulan regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yulan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yulan wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving. #T1#
Yulan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed is trying to control the position but Yulan postures up.
Yulan being controlled here momentarily.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Yulan from controlling successfully.
Yulan preventing the sweep.
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yulan passes Ahmed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yulan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahmed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yulan thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yulan lands a nice short elbow.
Ahmed is trying to maintain the position but Yulan is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmed looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Ahmed tries to kick Yulan off but Yulan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahmed won't allow Yulan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Yulan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahmed.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahmed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yulan connects with a decent elbow.
Fung Yulan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away. #T4#
Yulan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ahmed some visible discomfort.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away.
Ahmed tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Yulan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yulan lands some shots froms side control.
Yulan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
Hamza Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yulan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision!
Fung Yulan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 2
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesido feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yulans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yulan looks for a takedown but Mesido sprawls well.#TD2#
Mesido looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yulan!
Yulan tries to improve position but can't.
Yulan is working hard here to advance position.
Yulan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yulan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mesido's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yulan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yulan.
Mesido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yulan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yulan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Yulan has his foot on Mesido's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesido works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yulan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yulan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Mesido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yulan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesido postures up and lands a big shot to Yulan's brow.
Mesido lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesido is in close to Yulan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesido postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesido is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesido is looking to work some ground and pound but Yulan has wrist control.
Mesido connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesido is looking to work some ground and pound but Yulan has wrist control.#SUB#
Yulan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yulan is breathing heavily.
Mesido is in close to Yulan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesido chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mesido drops back looking for a leg! Yulan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yulan manages to kick Mesido off! Mesido jumps back into Yulan's guard.
Yulan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesido manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mesido can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Mesido trying to keep a closed guard but Yulan is proving a slippery customer.
Mesido punching from the bottom - just letting Yulan know he's still in a fight.
Yulan stopping the sweep attempt from Mesido.#SUB2#
Yulan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yulan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yulan wants to control from the top but Mesido keeps moving.
Yulan preventing the sweep.
Yulan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yulan scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Mesido looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yulan trying to control but Mesido is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yulan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Yulan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yulan lands a couple of elbows.
Yulan scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesido can't keep his opponent in guard - Yulan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesido is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Yulan working over Mesido with some ground and pound. Mesido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesido is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yulan pulls his head out easily.
Yulan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mesido is looking to improve his position but Yulan isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesido taking shots to the head.
Yulan breaks from Mesido's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yulan working Mesido over with strikes here.
Yulan looking to control but Mesido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yulan lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otavio Mesido will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mesido uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yulan.
Mesido lands a lovely overhand right.
Yulan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mesido sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesido changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yulan tries to avoid it but Mesido manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yulan to the ground. Yulan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yulan tries for a takedown but Mesido sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mesido bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mesido moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Mesido gets a double leg takedown into Yulan's guard.#SUB2#
Mesido has gone for a leg lock! Yulan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesido's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mesido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesido is breathing heavily.
Yulan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yulan lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Yulan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesido keeps working.
Mesido wants to control but Yulan postures up.
Yulan working the head and body with strikes.
Yulan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yulan dominating with strikes here.
Mesido in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Mesido working to try and regain half guard.
Yulan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee warns Mesido that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mesido is trying desperately to improve position.
Yulan landing strikes from the mount and Mesido is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesido slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Yulan slips a nice elbow through Mesido's hands, connecting with Mesido's forehead.
Mesido manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yulan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yulan has managed to get both his arms back between Mesido's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mesido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yulan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yulan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Yulan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yulan has managed to get both his arms back between Mesido's legs - danger averted.
Yulan wants to control from the top but Mesido keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesido looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yulan with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Yulan lands a couple of digs.
Yulan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fung Yulan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yulan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mesido working for a triangle but Yulan defends it easily.
Yulan forces his way into half guard.
Yulan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesido keeps working.
Mesido taking some punishment here, with Yulan in his half guard.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesido wants to control but Yulan is keeping busy.
Yulan wants to take a breather but Mesido is having none of it. #T4#
Mesido trying to control but Yulan postures up.
Mesido is looking for a sweep. Yulan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yulan lands a nice short elbow.
Mesido is pressing down on Yulan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yulan is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yulan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mesido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mesido looking for a guillotine here but Yulan defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yulan misses with a straight left.
Mesido changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesido. #TD#
Yulan looking to score a takedown here. Mesido is defending well but Yulan drives through and ends up in Mesido's guard.
Mesido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yulan is pushing down on Mesido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mesido is fighting to maintain full guard but Yulan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yulan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesido can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mesido looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yulan wants to free his trapped foot but Mesido is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yulan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yulan slows the pace down in half guard.
Mesido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yulan connects with a nice short shot to Mesido's temple. #T1#
Mesido trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Mesido is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yulan pulls his head out easily.
Yulan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesido!
Mesido is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesido keeps trying to improve his position.
Yulan landing punches.
Yulan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yulan with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Yulan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yulan with shots to the head and body - Mesido looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mesido is working to get back to half guard.
Yulan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mesido hang on?
Yulan scoring with strikes but Mesido is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yulan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mesido tries to hold on but Yulan pushes him away.
Yulan dominating with strikes here.
Yulan with shots to the head and body - Mesido looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mesido tries to reverse the position but Yulan maintains control.
Yulan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yulan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mesido taking shots to the head. #T3#
Mesido working to try and regain half guard.
Yulan with shots to the head and body - Mesido looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mesido manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesido taking some punishment here, with Yulan in his half guard.
Mesido moves into full guard.
Mesido keeping moving, preventing Yulan from controlling successfully.
Yulan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesido swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mesido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yulan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesido controls Yulan momentarily but Yulan frees himself.
Yulan wants to pass the guard but Mesido is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mesido working for a triangle but Yulan defends it easily.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otavio Mesido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yulan postures up and lands a big shot to Mesido's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yulan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision!
Fung Yulan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen tries for a takedown but Yulan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yulan feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Yulan clinches with his opponent.
Eriksen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yulan trying to control the position but instead, Eriksen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yulan into the cage.
Eriksen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yulan wants to break free but Eriksen has control.
Eriksen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Eriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yulan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yulan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yulan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1##TD2#
Yulan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Eriksen pushes Yulan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Eriksen shoots in for a takedown but Yulan shows good takedown defense.
Yulan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Eriksen takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksen lands a knee to the head.
Eriksen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yulan smiles and moves away.
Yulan misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Yulan as Eriksen shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yulan! But no joy.
Eriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksen lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Yulan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eriksen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Eriksen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yulan not doing much here.
Yulan is trying to control the action in half guard but Eriksen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eriksen wants to get back to full guard but Yulan has passed into side control.
Eriksen is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Eriksen is letting Yulan control him for a moment.
Eriksen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Yulan stands up and beckons Eriksen to his feet.
Eriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yulan swivels and escapes.
Eriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Eriksen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yulan is looking to stand up but Eriksen won't let him.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet but Yulan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Yulan connects with a couple of short punches.
Yulan advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yulan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Yulan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eriksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yulan trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fung Yulan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eriksen doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Yulan counters by clinching up.
Yulan wants to break free but Eriksen has control.
Yulan misses with the head strike.
Yulan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eriksen blocks it with crossed arms.
Yulan wants a takedown but no success here.
Eriksen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksen.
Eriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Yulan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Yulan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Eriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Yulan to get to half guard.
Eriksen is not content to let Yulan control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Yulan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yulan wants to get up but he can't break Eriksen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yulan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fung Yulan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yulan is in close to Eriksen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eriksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yulan on the ground.
Eriksen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yulan wants to stand but Eriksen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yulan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yulan is taking a breather. Eriksen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB2#
Yulan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yulan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yulan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yulan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eriksen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yulan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Yulan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eriksen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eriksen shrugs it off.
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Yulan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eriksen is trying to stand but he's just given Yulan his back.
Eriksen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Eriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yulan.
#TD2#
Yulan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eriksen is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Yulan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yulan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Eriksen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Yulan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eriksen, who protects the arm well.
Eriksen wants to control but Yulan postures up.
Eriksen is looking for a sweep.
Yulan wants to control but Eriksen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Eriksen fakes the leg kick and cracks Yulan in the body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eriksen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yulan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yulan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eriksen to the ground. Yulan is now in Eriksen's guard.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet but Yulan passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Yulan decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Yulan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Eriksen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##TD2#
Yulan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yulan works his way into side control.
Yulan taking a breather here.
Yulan grinds an elbow into Eriksen's temple.
Yulan just content to control the position. #T4#
Eriksen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yulan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yulan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eriksen to see if he's OK.
Cristian Eriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eriksen!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yulan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision! |
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