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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Mc Test Test Test closes the distance and clinches up with Yagolkovskii, looking for a takedown. Mc Test Test Test pushes Yagolkovskii against the cage but Yagolkovskii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mc Test Test Test takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Yagolkovskii moves into the clinch.
Mc Test Test Test drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yagolkovskii pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Yagolkovskii forces Mc Test Test Test back against the cage and clinches.
Yagolkovskii stops a takedown attempt from Mc Test Test Test.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yagolkovskii stalling in the clinch.
Yagolkovskii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yagolkovskii receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yagolkovskii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Test Test Test is trying to drag Yagolkovskii to the mat but Yagolkovskii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yagolkovskii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mc Test Test Test up against the cage.
Mc Test Test Test has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yagolkovskii after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Mc Test Test Test goes for a takedown attempt but Yagolkovskii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yagolkovskii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Yagolkovskii looking to score a takedown here. Mc Test Test Test is defending well but Yagolkovskii drives through and ends up in Mc Test Test Test's guard.
Mc Test Test Test trying to keep a closed guard but Yagolkovskii is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mc Test Test Test has an active guard here but Yagolkovskii has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Mc Test Test Test looking for submissions off his back.
Yagolkovskii is keen to just control but Mc Test Test Test is a slippery customer.#T2#
Yagolkovskii throwing shots but Mc Test Test Test is blocking nicely.
Yagolkovskii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yagolkovskii is thwarting Mc Test Test Test's attempts to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Test Test Test tries to get out of the position.
Yagolkovskii blocks the strikes from Mc Test Test Test.
Yagolkovskii throwing shots but Mc Test Test Test is blocking nicely.
Yagolkovskii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Yagolkovskii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yagolkovskii is looking to take a break and control but Mc Test Test Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mc Test Test Test shoots for a double leg takedown but Yagolkovskii sprawls well. He's pushed Mc Test Test Test's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mc Test Test Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a left and a right that stings Mc Test Test Test.
Yagolkovskii throws a nice head kick!
Mc Test Test Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a left and a right that stings Mc Test Test Test.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mc Test Test Test or perhaps it was just good defense by Yagolkovskii, which made it look bad.
Mc Test Test Test is breathing heavily.
Mc Test Test Test with a poor takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mc Test Test Test is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Yagolkovskii clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Yagolkovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mc Test Test Test shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Test Test Test is thwarting Yagolkovskii's attempts to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test looks to land a strike but Yagolkovskii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mc Test Test Test might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Mc Test Test Test throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mc Test Test Test postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to work some ground and pound but Yagolkovskii has wrist control.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to stand up but Yagolkovskii won't let him.
Mc Test Test Test trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Test Test Test working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yagolkovskii's head.
Mc Test Test Test throws an elbow that misses. Yagolkovskii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Test Test Test's guard. Nice move by Yagolkovskii!#REVB#
Mc Test Test Test trying to strike off his back.
Yagolkovskii being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Yagolkovskii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Mc Test Test Test shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mc Test Test Test is working for a kimura but Yagolkovskii is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Test Test Test with the ground and pound but Yagolkovskii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Test Test Test with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mc Test Test Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Yagolkovskii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yagolkovskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control but Yagolkovskii is working from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yagolkovskii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mc Test Test Test throws an elbow that misses. Yagolkovskii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Test Test Test's guard. Nice move by Yagolkovskii!#REVB#
Mc Test Test Test throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yagolkovskii passes Mc Test Test Test's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yagolkovskii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mc Test Test Test looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yagolkovskii is working for a kimura but Mc Test Test Test is defending it quite comfortably.
Yagolkovskii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yagolkovskii is trying to control the action in half guard but Mc Test Test Test is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mc Test Test Test is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yagolkovskii pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mc Test Test Test is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrey Yagolkovskii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mc Test Test Test drives through with a takedown into Yagolkovskii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yagolkovskii has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mc Test Test Test is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagolkovskii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Test Test Test drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yagolkovskii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yagolkovskii pushes Mc Test Test Test back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mc Test Test Test wants to take the fight to the mat but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yagolkovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Mc Test Test Test can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Yagolkovskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mc Test Test Test misses with a takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Test Test Test takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mc Test Test Test darts in looking for a takedown but Yagolkovskii gets double underhooks and turns Mc Test Test Test into the cage.
Yagolkovskii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Test Test Test backwards.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks.
Yagolkovskii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yagolkovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yagolkovskii stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Test Test Test is trying to drag Yagolkovskii to the mat but Yagolkovskii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mc Test Test Test is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagolkovskii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Yagolkovskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yagolkovskii leaves Mc Test Test Test with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Mc Test Test Test is having none of it.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of strikes that have Mc Test Test Test backpedaling.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yagolkovskii!
Mc Test Test Test has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yagolkovskii.#CL2#
Yagolkovskii clinches with his opponent.
Yagolkovskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Test Test Test takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mc Test Test Test is working for takedown but Yagolkovskii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mc Test Test Test wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch.
Test Mc Test Test Test is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mc Test Test Test misses with a takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a series of strikes. Mc Test Test Test will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yagolkovskii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Test Test Test has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yagolkovskii lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yagolkovskii enables Mc Test Test Test to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yagolkovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yagolkovskii pushes Mc Test Test Test off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL2#
Yagolkovskii gets a clinch.
Mc Test Test Test drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yagolkovskii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yagolkovskii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yagolkovskii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mc Test Test Test eats them both and turns towards Yagolkovskii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yagolkovskii enables Mc Test Test Test to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yagolkovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mc Test Test Test makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mc Test Test Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Mc Test Test Test working some strikes from top position.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control but Yagolkovskii is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mc Test Test Test is working Yagolkovskii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Test Test Test wants to stand but Yagolkovskii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mc Test Test Test lands a couple of digs.
Mc Test Test Test landing some decent shots from guard.
Mc Test Test Test pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yagolkovskii is keeping the position for now.
Mc Test Test Test distracts Yagolkovskii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yagolkovskii has Mc Test Test Test pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Mc Test Test Test with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mc Test Test Test throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yagolkovskii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test works over Yagolkovskii with some ground and pound from guard.
Mc Test Test Test is working Yagolkovskii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Yagolkovskii is rocked!
Mc Test Test Test postures up in Yagolkovskii's guard and throws a big left but Yagolkovskii blocks it.
Yagolkovskii is still in real trouble! Can Mc Test Test Test finish him?
Mc Test Test Test with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mc Test Test Test wants to pass the guard but Yagolkovskii is keeping the position.
Mc Test Test Test working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrey Yagolkovskii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mc Test Test Test wants to control from the top but Yagolkovskii keeps moving.
Mc Test Test Test postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mc Test Test Test lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagolkovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Test Mc Test Test Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mc Test Test Test shoots in but Yagolkovskii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yagolkovskii seems to have recovered his senses.
Mc Test Test Test with a poor takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Yagolkovskii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yagolkovskii 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Yagolkovskii!
After the fight, Andrey Yagolkovskii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 35 Morino - Misawa
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice looking combination but Yagolkovskii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yagolkovskii stalks Fairtex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fairtex's face. Fairtex staggers backwards, shaken.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Yagolkovskii takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yagolkovskii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Yagolkovskii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Yagolkovskii misses.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Yagolkovskii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Yagolkovskii won't allow it.
#T1##BC#
Yagolkovskii breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Yagolkovskii gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Yagolkovskii lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yagolkovskii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yagolkovskii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii slips under a jab.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Yagolkovskii moves out of range easily.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch up.
As Yagolkovskii backs off Fairtex throws a huge counter combo but Yagolkovskii manages to avoid it all.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Yagolkovskii moves out of range.
Fairtex looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Yagolkovskii.
#T2#
Yagolkovskii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Yagolkovskii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yagolkovskii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairtex is defending well for now.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Yagolkovskii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yagolkovskii.
#BC#
Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yagolkovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yagolkovskii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yagolkovskii avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Yagolkovskii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Yagolkovskii rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yagolkovskii tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Yagolkovskii blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Yagolkovskii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
A good leg kick by Yagolkovskii. #CL2#
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii up against the cage in a clinch.
Yagolkovskii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Yagolkovskii.
Fairtex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
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!
Yagolkovskii lands a head kick!
Fairtex misses with a double jab.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Rodtang Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yagolkovskii. Fairtex shrugs it off though.
Fairtex misses with a few strikes there.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Yagolkovskii lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yagolkovskii is able to avoid easily.
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Yagolkovskii's side.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Yagolkovskii moves his leg out of the way.
Fairtex throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Fairtex scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Yagolkovskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagolkovskii fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex. #CUT2#It looks like Andrey Yagolkovskii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with an elbow over the top.
Yagolkovskii tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Fairtex letting Yagolkovskii take a breather here.
Yagolkovskii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Yagolkovskii 's eye.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yagolkovskii's defenses.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagolkovskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yagolkovskii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Yagolkovskii is rocked!#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Yagolkovskii back into the cage.
Oh Yagolkovskii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Yagolkovskii.
A head kick misses from Fairtex. #T2##CL2#
Fairtex rushes Yagolkovskii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yagolkovskii seems to have got his legs back now.
Yagolkovskii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Yagolkovskii tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Yagolkovskii tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yagolkovskii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yagolkovskii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
Yagolkovskii sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Yagolkovskii avoids it this time.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range.
Andrey Yagolkovskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Fairtex misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yagolkovskii.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Yagolkovskii misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends Yagolkovskii stumbling back into the cage.
Fairtex lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fairtex, as that shot connected.
Yagolkovskii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a single shot there.
Fairtex stuns Yagolkovskii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Yagolkovskii back into the cage.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Yagolkovskii keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Yagolkovskii, against the cage.
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagolkovskii shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Yagolkovskii's cut.
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#
Fairtex slips a jab and a cross from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairtex. Fairtex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Yagolkovskii moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yagolkovskii!
Yagolkovskii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy left from Fairtex finds it's target.#CL2#
Fairtex forces Yagolkovskii back against the cage and clinches.
Yagolkovskii is trying to stall.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Fairtex rushes Yagolkovskii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Yagolkovskii jumps guard.
#T1#
Yagolkovskii pulls Fairtex in close to prevent any damage.
Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yagolkovskii's guard.
Yagolkovskii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yagolkovskii is trying to keep Fairtex in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but Yagolkovskii had control of the position.
Yagolkovskii wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yagolkovskii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairtex's guard. #REVR##T3#
Fairtex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yagolkovskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yagolkovskii trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Yagolkovskii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex tests Yagolkovskii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrey Yagolkovskii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
#T4#
Yagolkovskii misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yagolkovskii will feel that in the morning.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fairtex.
Yagolkovskii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yagolkovskii lands a head kick!
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Yagolkovskii finish him?
Yagolkovskii avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yagolkovskii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yagolkovskii throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Fairtex lands with a nice combination. Yagolkovskii backs away looking to recover.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodtang Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodtang Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodtang Fairtex! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Blanco lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Blanco misses #CL2#
and Yagolkovskii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii landing knees to the head.
Blanco stops a takedown attempt from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yagolkovskii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yagolkovskii is keeping busy.#BC2#
Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch.
Yagolkovskii misses with a two punch combination.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Yagolkovskii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanco throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Yagolkovskii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Yagolkovskii.
#TD2#
Yagolkovskii jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yagolkovskii controlling Blanco's posture. #T1#
Blanco wanted to stand there but Yagolkovskii had control of the position.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagolkovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blanco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yagolkovskii pulls Blanco in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yagolkovskii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yagolkovskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yagolkovskii, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanco shoots and misses
and Yagolkovskii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blanco throws a nice looking combination but Yagolkovskii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yagolkovskii misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrey Yagolkovskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagolkovskii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Blanco is rocked!
Whack! Yagolkovskii lands a heavy head kick that drops Blanco. The ref tackles Yagolkovskii to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blanco was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andrey Yagolkovskii! |
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