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Event:
Bellicose 91 - Prospects 1
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Gutierrez moves into the clinch. A short right from Yu on the inside. Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2# Gutierrez pulls guard effortlessly. Yu wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Yu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gutierrez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Gutierrez looking for a triangle here. Yu is fighting it but it looks tight! Gutierrez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dontae Gutierrez! Dontae Gutierrez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Tuttle gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch. Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Zhang Yu has been cut. Nice elbow from Tuttle. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle. Tuttle misses with a knee to the head. Tuttle scores with a shot to the side of Yu's head. Tuttle lands a body punch in the clinch. Tuttle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yu's defenses. Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle. Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yu is trying to stall.
Yu misses with some punches.
Tuttle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yu blocks it with crossed arms. Tuttle lands a body shot. Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage. Yu lands with a light punch inside. Tuttle tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yu avoids it.#T1# Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle. Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tuttle tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tuttle lands an elbow that stopped Yu in his tracks for a moment. Tuttle lands a damaging elbow. Tuttle misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tuttle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuttle. Yu looks winded! Tuttle lands a body shot. Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tuttle jerks Yu's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Yu drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tuttle goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tuttle because Yu was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tom Tuttle! A victorious Tom Tuttle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1# Gold wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance. Yu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Gold tries to keep at a distance but Yu has taken the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut. Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
Yu is struggling to control the position. Gold tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Yu is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gold goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yu circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Yu moves into range and clinches up with Gold. Gold working hard to break the clinch. Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. Gold tries to pull guard but Yu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Gold. Gold tries to break the clinch but Yu is controlling the position. Yu just leaning against Gold, taking a breather. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing. Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yu avoiding damage.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
#T2# Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing. Gold can't get the takedown.
Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gold tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Yu has Gold pushed against the cage.#T3# A shot in the inside from Yu. Gold being controlled against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Yu takes the fight into the clinch. Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gold up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Yu. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gold jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yu prevents the takedown attempt.
Gold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yu after a bit of a struggle. Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gold wants to stall.
Yu stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Gold wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance. Gold tries to bum rush Yu with a series of wild strikes but Yu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gold, pushing him back against the cage. Yu leaning against his opponent.
Gold being controlled against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yu is defending well. Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gold is trying to break free. Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards. Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut. Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
#T1# Gold has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gold letting Yu take a breather here. Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around? Yu avoiding damage.
Gold letting Yu take a breather here. Gold goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Gold.#CL# Yu darts in and clinches Gold up against the cage. Gold tries to pull guard but Yu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gold tries to pull guard but Yu holds him up against the cage and eventually Gold drops back down to his feet.
Yu is struggling to control the position. A short right from Yu. #T2# Yu has Gold pushed against the cage. Yu lands with a light punch inside. Gold being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu has closed the distance and engaged Gold in a clinch.
Gold looking to stall.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike. Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards. Gold is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yu pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3# Yu lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Yu. Gold tries to pull guard but Yu holds him up against the cage and eventually Gold drops back down to his feet.
Yu is struggling to control the position. Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhang Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gold being controlled against the cage. Yu is stalling here.
Gold letting Yu take a breather here.#T4# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu clinches. Gold is trying to break free. Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gold up against the cage. Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards. Gold looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Gold breaks the clinch.
#CL# Yu clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.#CL# Yu closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage. Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Gold is trying to force a seperation but Yu has the dominant position. Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gold tries to break free but Yu pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gold is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
#T1# Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yu avoiding damage.
#BC2# Gold manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Yu has closed the distance and engaged Gold in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu. #BC2# Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yu swivels and escapes.#CL# Yu forces Gold back against the cage and clinches. Yu has Gold pressed against the cage.
Gold tries to land knees in the clinch but Yu avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu. Gold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Yu clinches up against the cage. Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing. Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Gold. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu.
Gold lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yu lands with a light punch inside. Gold is trying to break free. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Yu.
#T3# Gold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu slowing the pace effectively. Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yu.
Yu is struggling to control the position. Gold tries to circle away but Yu has him pinned against the cage. Yu stalling.
Yu has Gold pressed against the cage.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Gold wants to clinch.#T4##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yu taking a breather. Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gold trying to control the position but instead, Yu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gold into the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gold is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Yu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yu, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Yu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1# Yu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rickie. Yu tries to clinch up. Yu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickie.
#CL# Yu has managed to clinch.
Rickie misses with a hook from the clinch. Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rickie fails to land. Yu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rickie throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu. Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rickie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Rickie throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu. #T1# Rickie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Yu is pushing Rickie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rickie up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu clinches up with Rickie and pushes him back against the cage. Rickie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rickie up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Rickie fails to land. Yu stalls. Yu blocks a body shot from Rickie. Yu taking a breather. Rickie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rickie misses with a hook from the clinch. Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Rickie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickie is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. The referee calls for Yu to work.
Rickie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. Rickie working aggressively here.
Rickie misses with the head strike.
Rickie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yu leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu. Yu scores with a nice hook to the head. A bit of stalling here from Yu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rickie. Rickie struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Yu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Yu wants to stall.
Rickie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yu taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Rickie throws the left hand but Yu avoids the punch easily. Rickie keeps the fight on the outside. Nice defenses there by Yu.#CL# Yu forces Rickie back against the cage and clinches. Rickie misses with the head strike.
Yu prevents a body shot from Rickie. Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickie misses with a short punch on the inside. Rickie letting Yu take a breather here. Rickie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu has Rickie pressed against the cage.
Rickie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yu trying to control the position but instead, Rickie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yu into the cage. Yu pushes Rickie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu. A bit of stalling here from Yu.
Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rickie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu is struggling to control the position. Rickie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rickie misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rickie is keeping busy. Rickie throws a head punch that misses. Rickie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Yu stalling the fight.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Yu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yu is looking to clinch. Rickie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rickie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rickie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rickie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Yu moves into the clinch. Rickie can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Yu slows down the pace here.
Rickie throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yu blocking some punches.
Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Rickie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yu is pushing Rickie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Yu lands with a right to the head. Rickie lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Rickie fails to land. Rickie tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Rickie back against the cage. Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
Yu blocks an uppercut.
Rickie is trying to force a seperation but Yu has the dominant position. Rickie is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Rickie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rickie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu blocks an uppercut.
Yu trying to stall but Rickie improves his position.
#T2# Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Yu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rickie misses with a short punch on the inside. Rickie misses with some punches.
Rickie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. Rickie struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Yu is looking to control Rickie's arms but Rickie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage. Rickie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rickie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rickie misses with a hook from the clinch. Rickie throws a head punch that misses. Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu avoiding damage.
Yu blocks an uppercut.
Rickie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Yu lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land. Rickie misses with a punch on the inside.
Rickie struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Yu leaning against his opponent.
Rickie misses with a punch to the body.
Yu stalls. Yu takes a shot to the head. Rickie tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rickie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu tries to stall but Rickie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rickie working aggressively here.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu. Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Yu.
Rickie tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Rickie back against the cage. Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu trying to stall but Rickie improves his position.
Rickie wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Yu slips under a jab. Yu is looking to clinch. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yu is trying to stall.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Rickie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rickie lands with a right to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rickie tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikki Rickie will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yu wants to clinch up but Rickie keeps it at a distance. Rickie misses with an uppercut. Yu is looking to counter the offense by Rickie and move into the clinch. Yu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickie.
#CL# Yu has closed the distance and engaged Rickie in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yu pushes Rickie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rickie misses with a short punch on the inside. Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rickie up against the cage. Yu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yu just leaning against Rickie, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu pushes Rickie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zhang Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yu looking to stall.
Rickie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rickie tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu blocking some punches.
#T1# Yu stalling in the clinch but Rickie improves position. Rickie is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks. Yu slowing the pace effectively. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Rickie gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch. Yu trying to control the position but instead, Rickie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yu into the cage. Yu blocks a body shot from Rickie. Rickie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu misses with some punches.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rickie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickie tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Rickie misses with a body punch.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rickie up against the cage. Yu prevents Rickie from breaking the clinch.#T2# Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Rickie misses with some punches.
Rickie misses with a body punch.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rickie backwards. Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rickie up against the cage. Rickie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rickie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rickie is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks. Yu misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Yu. Rickie letting Yu take a breather here. Rickie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu misses with some punches.
Rickie working aggressively here.
#T3# Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu. Rickie misses with a hook from the clinch. Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rickie backwards. Rickie tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yu blocking some punches.
Rickie tries to circle away but Yu has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rickie. The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu blocks an uppercut.
Rickie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. Rickie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rickie misses with a short punch on the inside. Rickie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Rickie can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rickie backwards. Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. Yu wants to stall.
Yu trying to control the position but instead, Rickie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yu into the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yu blocking some punches.
Rickie misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee calls for Yu to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rickie. Yu working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Yu showed his dominance in that final round. I think Yu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Yu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Yu clinches up against the cage. Yu lands a nice uppercut. Yu scores with a shot to the side of Treckle's head. #CUT#It looks like Rex Treckle has been cut. Treckle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yu pulls him back up using the underhooks. Treckle fails to pull guard.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head. Yu lands with a left to the head. Yu lands a hook to the side of the head. Yu scores with a nice hook to the head. Treckle misses with a knee strike.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Yu stalling.
Yu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. A short uppercut from Yu. Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Treckles head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Treckle is trying to maintain a safe position but Yu gets an underhook and turns Treckle into the cage. Treckle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing. Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Treckle.#T1# Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Treckle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yu stalls. Yu stalls. The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu takes the fight into the clinch. Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# Treckle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yu just stands there and leans against the cage. Yu stalling against the cage.
Treckle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yu scores with a shot to the side of Treckle's head. Yu avoiding damage.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Treckles head. #T3# Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Treckle up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu clinches up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4# A shot in the inside from Yu. Treckle being controlled against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu forces Treckle back against the cage and clinches. Treckle wants to stall.
Treckle tries to break free but Yu pushes him back against the cage. Treckle looking for a takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rex Treckle's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Treckle throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range. #CL# Treckle gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch. Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Treckle stalling in the clinch but Yu improves position. Treckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Treckle can do to turn this around? Treckle is looking for a takedown. Treckle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Treckle taking a breather. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1# Treckle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Treckle. Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Treckle takes a shot to the head. Treckle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Yu lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Treckle backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu. Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2# Yu leaning against his opponent.
Treckle looking to slow down the pace here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Treckle up against the cage. Treckle is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zhang Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Treckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Yu clinches up with Treckle and pushes him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yu scores with a shot to the side of Treckle's head. #T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu drives through and clinches with Treckle against the cage.
Treckle misses with a punch to the body.
Treckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhang Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Treckle scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yu misses with the head strike.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Yu scores with a shoulder strike. Yu taking a breather. Treckle jumps guard but Yu stands there with Treckle around his waist. Treckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Treckle being controlled against the cage. Treckle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Treckle tries to pull guard but Yu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Yu is stalling here.
Yu stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rex Treckle's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Yu moves into the clinch. Treckle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yu up against the cage. Treckle can't get the takedown.
Treckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Treckle is looking to take this one to the mat. Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut. Yu is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Treckle tries to circle away but Yu has him pinned against the cage. Treckle can't get the takedown.
Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Treckle. Treckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yu is defending well for now. Treckle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1# Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Treckle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu lands a nice uppercut. Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yu prevents the takedown attempt.
Treckle is working for takedown but Yu is calmly controlling the position for now. Treckle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Yu on the inside. Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2# Yu lands with a light punch inside. Treckle wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
Treckle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Treckle looking to throw knees to the head but Yu is blocking nicely.
Yu is stalling here.
Treckle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Yu on the inside. #T3# Yu stalling against the cage.
Yu stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Treckle jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Yu stalling the fight.
Treckle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing. Yu has Treckle pressed against the cage.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Treckle's head. Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Yu effectively controlling the action here.#T4# Yu stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu gets a clinch. Treckle wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Yu.
Treckle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yu prevents the takedown attempt.
Treckle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yu slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yu lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Yu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yu, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Yu! |
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Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Yu darts in and clinches Junet up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Junet backwards. Yu avoiding damage.
Junet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu lands with a right to the head. Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for Yu to work.
Junet wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Yu. Junet wants a takedown but no success here.
Yu stalling.
#T1# Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junets head. Junet wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Junet being controlled against the cage. Yu stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL2# Yu moves into range and clinches up with Junet. Junet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yu just stands there and leans against the cage. Yu is pushing Junet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Yu effectively controlling the action here. Junet is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Junet backwards. #T2# Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Yu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Junet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Junet looking to stall.
Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yu stalling against the cage.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junet backwards. Junet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A nice right hand lands inside from Yu. Junet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yu after a bit of a struggle. Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu. Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junet up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL2# Yu has managed to clinch.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. Junet has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Junet can't get the takedown.
Yu lands an uppercut. Yu stalling the fight.
Junet can't get the takedown.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A short right from Yu. Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Junet is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Yu has Junet up against the cage in a clinch.
Junet tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Zhang Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yu effectively controlling the action here. Yu stalling in the clinch.
Junet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yu pulls him back up using the underhooks. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Junet shoots in looking for a takedown but Yu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junet, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short uppercut from Yu. Yu avoiding damage.
Yu has Junet pressed against the cage.
#T1# A short right from Yu. Junet looking to stall.
Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junet backwards. Junet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Junet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
#T2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short left from Yu. Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Junet is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yu stops a takedown attempt from Junet.
Junet is looking for a takedown. Junet jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Junet being controlled against the cage. Junet tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3# Junet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Junet's head. Yu lands with a left to the head. Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junets head. Junet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Junet is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu. Yu stalls. Junet being controlled against the cage.#T4# Yu leaning his opponent against the cage. Junet jumps guard but Yu stands there with Junet around his waist. Junet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yu slowing the pace effectively. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL2# Yu has closed the distance and engaged Junet in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Junet has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Yu closes the distance and clinches. Junet being controlled against the cage. Junet tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Junet is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Yu has Junet pressed against the cage.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Junet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Yu stalling in the clinch.
#T1# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yu stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL2# Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junet, pushing him back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Yu lands an uppercut. Junet is working for takedown but Yu is calmly controlling the position for now. Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Junet up against the cage. Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Junet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage. Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Junet wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yu effectively controlling the action here. Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 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! Junet wants a takedown but no success here.
Yu lands a shoulder strike. Junet letting Yu take a breather here. Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Junet misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Yu instigates a clinch. Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yu scores with a shot to the side of Junet's head. Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Junet tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4# Junet can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Junet is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yu pressing his opponent against the cage. Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yu prevents Junet from breaking the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yu stalling.
Yu has Junet pressed against the cage, preventing Junet from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jumaidi Junet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Junet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Yu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yu 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Yu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Yu clinches. Taiho is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Taiho goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Yu has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu. Yu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Taiho jumps guard but Yu stands there with Taiho around his waist. Taiho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhang Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiho Taiho. Taiho wants a takedown.
Taiho tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiho being controlled against the cage. Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Taiho looks winded! Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu avoiding damage.
Yu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taiho backwards. Yu is struggling to control the position. Taiho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Yu clinches up against the cage. Yu slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu. Yu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taiho. As Taiho tries to get set, Yu tries to push him back and clinch up but Taiho manages to avoid the attempt.#T2##CL# Yu closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Yu on the inside. Taiho being controlled against the cage. Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short uppercut from Yu. Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taiho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yu lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Yu scores with a nice hook to the head. Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taiho is trying to stall.
#T3# Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taihos head. Yu is stalling here.
Yu slowing the pace effectively. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Yu is pushing Taiho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Yu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taiho being controlled against the cage. Taiho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL# Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
Yu lands a nice uppercut. Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taiho backwards. Taiho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yu lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yu avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Yu dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Yu rushes Taiho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yu lands an uppercut. Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taiho up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.#CL# Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiho, pushing him back against the cage. Yu pushes Taiho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taiho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Taiho is breathing heavily. Taiho wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right from Yu on the inside. #ROC#Taiho is rocked! Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Taiho is still on wobbly legs! Can Yu finish him? A nice right hand lands inside from Yu. Yu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Taiho with a big uppercut! Taiho tries to clinch up but Yu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Taiho to the mat! Taiho covers up and Yu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zhang Yu! The defeated Taiho Taiho had this to say: 'I have brought shame upon my family, my sport and my title'. |
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