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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brien.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien.
#BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
O Brien pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but O Brien won't allow it.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Brien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
A short left from O Brien.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Brien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
O Brien throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by O Brien. Beautiful body shot.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
O Brien has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Yamamoto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.#CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
O Brien lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Brien to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brien.
#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
O Brien lands a body punch.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien works on Yamamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien stalling against the cage.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien lands a body punch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is leaning against Yamamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamoto tries to stall but O Brien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from O Brien. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a left and a right that stings O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to counter with a clinch but O Brien pushes him away.
O Brien throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
O Brien has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from O Brien.
#T2#
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Brien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
O Brien with a nice cross.
O Brien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by O Brien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Brien.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a good body shot.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien prevents the takedown attempt.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
O Brien digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice body shot.
O Brien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien lands with a light punch inside.
O Brien lands a body punch.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien.
O Brien lands a right hand.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
O Brien is working Yamamoto over against the cage.
O Brien lands a body shot.
Good body shot from O Brien.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien misses the jab.#T3#
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Yamamoto #CL#
and O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from O Brien.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Brien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but O Brien is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Brien pushes Yamamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
Yamamoto is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Yamamoto.
Foreman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Yamamoto tries to sprawl but Foreman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foreman in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Foreman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foreman .
Foreman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Foreman seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman '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.#SUB2#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Foreman slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Foreman is looking to advance position but Yamamoto won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foreman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foreman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foreman lands a nice short elbow.
Foreman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Foreman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yamamoto! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foreman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamamoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamamoto and Foreman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Foreman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
Foreman advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman controlling from the full mount.
Foreman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foreman content just to control the position here.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foreman controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB#
Foreman working for a submission but Yamamoto is keeping him at bay.
Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Foreman lands a heavy elbow.
Foreman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Foreman lands a big shot there that rocks Yamamoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Yamamoto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yamamoto can't escape the position.
Foreman content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Foreman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Foreman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Foreman getting side control.
Foreman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Foreman is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Foreman seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foreman not doing much here.
#T1#
Foreman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yamamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foreman is nestled in close to Yamamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Foreman wants to free his trapped foot but Yamamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foreman content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Foreman is looking for a kimura here.
Foreman wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foreman controlling the action here.
Foreman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yamamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foreman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yamamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foreman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Foreman is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Foreman controlling the action here.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Foreman is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto with the active half guard here but Foreman passes nicely into side control.
Foreman controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Foreman 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.
Foreman lands a heavy elbow.
Foreman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foreman lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Foreman working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is in no mood to give up.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foreman . 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!
Foreman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foreman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Foreman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Foreman keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Foreman moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Foreman is trying to trip Yamamoto. He has hold of a leg but Yamamoto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Foreman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Foreman is stalling in the full guard.
Foreman stands and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yamamoto tries to buck Foreman off but Foreman is having none of it.#T1#
Yamamoto wants to control but Foreman postures up.
A lull in the action here as Foreman stalls from top position.
Further stalling from Foreman .
Yamamoto is trying to control Foreman 's posture but Foreman avoids it.
Foreman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Foreman slows the pace down.
Yamamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Foreman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamamoto to see if he's OK.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Foreman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Foreman staying calm.
Foreman advances nicely into full mount.
Foreman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Foreman has a good base and remains in mount.
Shayne Foreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Foreman lands a couple of good shots and Yamamoto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Foreman controls the position.#SUB#
Foreman looking to break Yamamoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yamamoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Foreman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yamamoto is trying to remain composed but Foreman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
I would not like to be Yamamoto right now.
Yamamoto can't escape the position.
Foreman scores with punches from the back.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Foreman working for a choke but Yamamoto is defending well. #T4#
Foreman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Yamamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto just trying to survive but Foreman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foreman , 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Foreman ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Yamamoto backs away looking to recover.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto lands a front kick.
Drake misses the body punch
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Drake misses.
Despite the aggression on Yamamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Dezmond Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Drake tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it. #T1#
Drake with a jab.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drake throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Drake connects with a right hand. Yamamoto shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Drake sets himself, and Yamamoto steps forward looking for the clinch! Drake avoids it this time.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Yamamoto shoots in.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Drake misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Drake.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but Drake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drake continues to drive forward.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
A big right from Drake misses.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto takes one on the button.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Drake throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Drake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yamamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drake has got the better of the exchanges.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
Drake is looking for a counter combo.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto throws a counter combo.
Drake misses with a hook
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto throws a big counter head kick but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Dezmond Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Drake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Drake misses. #T1#
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamamoto.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Yamamoto seems unphased.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto. #T2#
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Drake misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Yamamoto ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Drake.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Yamamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamamoto stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Drake.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Yamamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Drake throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Drake avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Drake throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Drake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Drake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Drake backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Drake tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Drake.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake throws a big counter combination but Yamamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamamoto momentarily.
Drake misses the jab.
Yamamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dezmond Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yamamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Drake strikes.
As Drake backs off Yamamoto throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Yamamoto seems unphased.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamamoto under the eye.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Yamamoto wants to counter the offense by Drake and move into the clinch position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dezmond Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Drake lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
As Drake backs off Yamamoto throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drake blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamamoto is defended easily by Drake.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Yamamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake misses with the combination.
Goro Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dezmond Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dezmond Drake!
An out of breath Dezmond Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Yamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seung Woo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Seung Woo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range. #T1#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seung Woo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yamamoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Yamamoto swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yamamoto 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.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Yamamoto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Yamamoto from standing up.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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!#SU#
Lee gets to his feet. Yamamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Lee.
Yamamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Lee strikes.#T3#
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto jumps guard but Lee stands there with Yamamoto around his waist. Yamamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Yamamoto has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Woo Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lee misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Seung Woo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Seung Woo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Yamamoto looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Yamamoto just gets out of the way.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC2#
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Yamamoto has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yamamoto has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Yamamoto steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.#T2#
Yamamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto lands a big head kick that sends Lee to the canvas! Yamamoto follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goro Yamamoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Yamamoto backs off Yakovenko throws a huge counter combo but Yamamoto manages to avoid it all.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Yakovenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yakovenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Yakovenko drives through with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yakovenko throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yakovenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Yakovenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakovenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Yakovenko stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamamoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Yamamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Yakovenko misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Yakovenko clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling the position.
Yakovenko is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakovenko down to the mat. Yakovenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Yakovenko pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakovenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakovenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Yakovenko gets control of Yamamoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakovenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Yakovenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yakovenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yakovenko eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Yamamoto.
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!#CL2#
Yakovenko darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Yakovenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakovenko pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.#CL2#
Yakovenko clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakovenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamamoto prevents Yakovenko from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Yakovenko is having none of it.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Yakovenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakovenko smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakovenko, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yakovenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Yakovenko gets control of Yamamoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakovenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Yakovenko has a closed guard, preventing Yamamoto from standing up. #ES2#
Yakovenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yamamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovenko won't allow it.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yakovenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yakovenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakovenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yakovenko looking for a takedown. #T3#
Yamamoto wants to break free but Yakovenko has control.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yakovenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Yakovenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yakovenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Yakovenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yakovenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Yakovenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Yakovenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yakovenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yakovenko pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yakovenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykhailo Yakovenko 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##CL2#
Yakovenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovenko looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yakovenko misses with a knee to the head.
Yakovenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamamoto is defending well.#TD2#
Yakovenko decides to pull guard.
Yamamoto passes Yakovenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Yakovenko is having none of it.
Yakovenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yakovenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Yakovenko is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Yakovenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto stands and throws Yakovenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yakovenko on the ground.
Yakovenko controls the position for a moment.
Yakovenko can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yakovenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stall here but Yakovenko recovers full guard.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yakovenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yakovenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Yakovenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yakovenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yamamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face as Yakovenko controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Yakovenko stands up and beckons Yamamoto to his feet.
Yamamoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yakovenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yakovenko somewhat.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Yakovenko avoids it well and moves away.
Goro Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhailo Yakovenko.#T4#
Yakovenko tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Yakovenko forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Yakovenko can't break the clinch.
Yakovenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakovenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto tries to circle away but Yakovenko has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Yakovenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goro Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mykhailo Yakovenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mykhailo Yakovenko.
I've got Yakovenko 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Sherkov is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Sherkov keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yamamoto content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sherkov has locked up a guillotine! Sherkov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Yamamoto is holding on here and Sherkov must be using up a lot of energy. Yamamoto has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sherkov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Sherkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakonechniy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakonechniy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Yamamoto drops Nakonechniy with a beautiful combination! Nakonechniy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yamamoto is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nakonechniy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oleksandr Nakonechniy has been cut.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Nakonechniy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamamoto manages to circle out of the way.
Oh Nakonechniy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakonechniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.#CL#
Nakonechniy moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakonechniy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakonechniy seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nakonechniy breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Nakonechniy keeps it at a distance.
Nakonechniy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakonechniy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
Nakonechniy rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakonechniy manages to break the clinch.
Nakonechniy goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
Yamamoto is looking for the big counter here.
Nakonechniy lands a jab.
A punch combination from Nakonechniy misses.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakonechniy but Nakonechniy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##TD#
Nakonechniy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
Nakonechniy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakonechniy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Nakonechniy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakonechniy holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Nakonechniy is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Yamamoto prevents Nakonechniy from getting back to his feet.
Nakonechniy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakonechniy is defended easily by Yamamoto.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakonechniy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakonechniy is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Nakonechniy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakonechniy is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakonechniy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Nakonechniy backing up. Nakonechniy nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nakonechniy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nakonechniy managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakonechniy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakonechniy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oleksandr Nakonechniy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Nakonechniy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakonechniy defends it nicely.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Nakonechniy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakonechniy pinned against the cage. Nakonechniy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Nakonechniy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Nakonechniy breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Nakonechniy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakonechniy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Nakonechniy jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
#T1##SUB#
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakonechniy is pulling down on Yamamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamamoto, at least for the moment.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakonechniy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakonechniy trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamamoto won't allow Nakonechniy to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakonechniy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks for the body kick but Nakonechniy saw that one coming. #CL#
Nakonechniy forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nakonechniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakonechniy fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL#
Nakonechniy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nakonechniy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakonechniy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakonechniy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Nakonechniy ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Nakonechniy moves out of range easily.
Nakonechniy blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Nakonechniy misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Nakonechniy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakonechniy defends it nicely.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakonechniy stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakonechniy throws a head kick that misses.
Goro Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakonechniy has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oleksandr Nakonechniy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Nakonechniy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Yamamoto. #CL#
Nakonechniy closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakonechniy.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakonechniy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Nakonechniy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakonechniy defends it nicely.
Nakonechniy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakonechniy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Nakonechniy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakonechniy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakonechniy. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakonechniy's head backwards.
Yamamoto misses with the body kick#CL#
and Nakonechniy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Nakonechniy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown #CL#
and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakonechniy.
Yamamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Nakonechniy.
Nakonechniy has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakonechniy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Nakonechniy has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakonechniy has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Nakonechniy decides to pull guard.
Nakonechniy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto trying to control but Nakonechniy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakonechniy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yamamoto escapes and throws Nakonechniy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Nakonechniy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yamamoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nakonechniy is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Nakonechniy is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto wants to control for a moment but Nakonechniy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nakonechniy is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Nakonechniy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Nakonechniy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakonechniy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakonechniy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakonechniy tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Goro Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleksandr Nakonechniy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Nakonechniy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakonechniy, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Nakonechniy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kondratuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yamamoto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is trying to defend against the choke here but Kondratuk has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kondratuk Tightens the hold and Yamamoto taps out furiously! Kondratuk displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitry Kondratuk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Keita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Keita sprawls well.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Keita dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
A combination from Keita does no damage.
Keita throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Keita looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Keita misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keita.
Keita misses with the combination.
Keita checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keita swinging wildly here.
Keita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keita throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keita works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keita leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Keita misses.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Keita is avoiding it.
Keita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keita stuffs the takedown.
Keita unleashes a big counter combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto cracks Keita with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keita throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita fails to land with a series of punches.
Keita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Abdullah Keita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Keita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Keita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keita avoids a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Keita scores with a four punch combination!
Keita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Keita.
Keita just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.
Keita throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.#T3#
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Keita tries to sprawl out of it but Yamamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keita scores with a three punch combo!
Keita lands a two punch combo.
Keita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Keita backing up. Keita nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Yamamoto clinches up with Keita and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto prevents Keita from breaking the clinch.
Keita is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Yamamoto.
Keita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yamamoto takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Keita misses.
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Keita's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keita tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keita takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Yamamoto has Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Keita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keita pinned against the cage. Keita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keita throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keita throws a series of strikes that have Yamamoto backpedaling.
Yamamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Keita is having none of it.
No joy there for Keita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keita is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Keita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Keita.
Yamamoto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keita manages to circle out of the way.#T1##CL#
Keita gets tackled into the cage by Yamamoto. Yamamoto maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keita sprawls well. Keita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita misses with a two punch combination.
Keita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keita.
Keita stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Keita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keita circles away.#T2#
Keita scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keita misses with the combination.
Yamamoto throws a one two combo.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Keita is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Keita's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keita keeps the fight on the outside.
Keita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keita misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Keita keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Keita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keita misses with a double jab
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Keita moves out of range.
A jab from Keita misses.
Keita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keita as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keita defends it nicely.#T4#
Keita's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keita duly obliges.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keita is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Keita circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Keita misses.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keita as he jumps to the side.
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!
Keita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keita throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keita throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keita avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
As Yamamoto backs off Keita throws a huge counter combo but Yamamoto manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Keita 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Keita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keita looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Keita.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Keita throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keita.
Keita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah Keita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keita circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdullah Keita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keita avoids it really well and circles away.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that Keita semi-blocks.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keita swinging wildly here.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.#T2#
Keita misses with a two punch combination.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Keita tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Keita sprawls well. He's pushed Yamamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keita lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Keita throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Keita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keita, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto jumps guard but Keita turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keita thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Keita moves out of range.
Keita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Keita moves out of range.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Keita is having none of it.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keita.
Keita misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keita lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keita tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keita misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Keita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Keita keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Keita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keita defends it nicely.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto tests Keita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keita throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.
Keita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goro Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Keita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Yamamoto tenderised Keita's leg. Keita is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Keita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keita 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Keita! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kondratuk as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kondratuk. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
As Yamamoto tries to get set, Kondratuk tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamamoto manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamamoto throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Kondratuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kondratuk looking to pass the guard.
Kondratuk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Kondratuk throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kondratuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kondratuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing Kondratuk from standing up. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle here but Kondratuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kondratuk is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Kondratuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kondratuk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Kondratuk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamamoto to his feet. #CL#
Kondratuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Kondratuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kondratuk is trying to break free.#T3#
Yamamoto looking for a takedown.
Dmitry Kondratuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Kondratuk throws knees to the body.
Kondratuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to drag Kondratuk to the mat but Kondratuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kondratuk jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Kondratuk punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kondratuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kondratuk tries to get out of the position.
Kondratuk has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Kondratuk keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Kondratuk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yamamoto is defending well. Kondratuk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yamamoto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kondratuk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Kondratuk! |
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