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Event:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bernardo Belmiro! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Belmiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Belmiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yelnats sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Belmiro drives through with a takedown into Yelnats's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (0) vs (2) Belmiro Yelnats managing to control the position. Belmiro won't allow Yelnats to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Belmiro stands and throws Yelnats's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (0) vs (5) Belmiro Yelnats tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position. Yelnats's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Yelnats can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Belmiro slows the pace down. Yelnats tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it. Belmiro controlling the position. Yelnats manages to get back to half guard. Belmiro trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it. #T3# Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Yelnats is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Belmiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Belmiro is looking to advance position but Yelnats won't allow it. Yelnats wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. Belmiro uses his free foot to push down on Yelnats's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yelnats. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (0) vs (8) Belmiro#T4# Yelnats really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belmiro looking to control and managing it successfully. Belmiro fails to take his opponent's back. Yelnats really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5# Belmiro controlling from the full mount. Yelnats is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Belmiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yelnats has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yelnats! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (8) Belmiro Belmiro keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T6# Yelnats trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. Yelnats sitting in guard, not really doing much. Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yelnats's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Belmiro#T7# Yelnats is pulling down on Belmiro's head to control his posture. Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (13) Belmiro Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Belmiro dominates the positioning. Yelnats is looking for a sweep. Yelnats can't do much from the bottom here. Belmiro trying to control the position but Yelnats is working away. Yelnats is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8# Belmiro slows the pace down. Belmiro working away. Yelnats is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9# Yelnats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Belmiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Belmiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (16) Belmiro Belmiro controlling from the full mount. #T10# Yelnats is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11# Belmiro tries to control but Yelnats wriggling away. Yelnats manages to regain half guard. Good work. Yelnats tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.#T12# Belmiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Yelnats wants to get back to full guard but Belmiro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (19) Belmiro Yelnats tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it. Yelnats manages to get back to half guard. Yelnats wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Yelnats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13# Yelnats keeping hold of Belmiro's head, controlling as best he can. Yelnats trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (22) Belmiro Belmiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yelnats is holding on tight.
#T14# Belmiro content just to control the position here. Yelnats is looking to improve his position but Belmiro isn't that keen on the idea. Yelnats tries to lock up and control but Belmiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Belmiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Yelnats tries to hold on but Belmiro postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yelnats tries to reverse the position but Belmiro maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight! Belmiro wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ispa Perkele! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Yelnats moves into the clinch. Yelnats prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Yelnats wants the takedown. Perkele is fighting it off but Yelnats persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perkele's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Perkele Perkele tries to land a sweep but no joy. Yelnats pushing down on Perkele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Yelnats not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Perkele is defending well. Yelnats controlling the pace. #T1# Yelnats wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position. Yelnats controlling the pace. #T2# Yelnats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB# Yelnats is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Yelnats seems content to control. Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yelnats is working away from the top position though. Yelnats is looking to advance position but Perkele won't allow it. Yelnats stalling. #T4##SUB# Perkele is defending against the submission attempts here by Yelnats.
Perkele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perkele. Perkele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Yelnats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5# Perkele has his hands on Yelnats's head, controlling the position. Perkele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yelnats controls the pace. Yelnats passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (0) Perkele Yelnats controlling the position from side mount. #T6# Perkele is looking to reverse the position. Yelnats takes a little break here. Perkele wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7# Perkele tries to improve position but can't. Yelnats taking a breather here. #T8# Yelnats advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (7) vs (0) Perkele Yelnats moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (10) vs (0) Perkele What can Perkele do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Yelnats seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9# Perkele trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Yelnats slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB# Yelnats is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perkele defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Perkele is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yelnats off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# Yelnats looking for the choke from the back. #T10# Perkele tries to roll but Yelnats sticks to his back.
Yelnats controls the position.#SUB# Yelnats is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perkele knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perkele for a finish. Perkele is trying to break free.
Yelnats controls the position.#T11# Perkele trying to control the hands but Yelnats won't let him. #T12# Yelnats controlling from the back. Perkele is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB# Yelnats is persistently looking for the submission but Perkele is defending it well.
Yelnats has good solid back control here. #T14# This is a sustained period of stalling by Yelnats. Perkele rolls, trying to escape but Yelnats keeps control of the position.
Yelnats keeps control of the position easily here as Perkele tries to buck him off.
#SUB# Yelnats is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perkele has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Perkele is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Yelnats takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. In defeat, Ispa Perkele stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym I guess.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kodiyak Redd! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Yelnats tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range. #CL2# Redd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redd is defending well. Yelnats tries for a takedown but Redd manages to get underhooks.
Yelnats is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Yelnats. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yelnats tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Yelnats has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Redd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yelnats (4) vs (0) Redd Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redd tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Yelnats wants to control but Redd is keeping busy. Yelnats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Redd's body.
#T1# A lull in the action here.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Redd fending off the submission attempt from Yelnats. Yelnats struggling to keep hold of the position.
Redd is really stuck here.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (2) Redd Redd is pushing down on Yelnats's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yelnats is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Redd tries to pass to full mount but Yelnats defends it. Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Redd trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it. Yelnats is looking to improve his position.
Yelnats is positioning himself well to prevent Redd advancing to mount. Yelnats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Yelnats is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yelnats avoid being mounted? Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yelnats knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Redd is still trying to improve position.#SUB2# Redd is looking for a kimura but Yelnats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage. Yelnats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yelnats. Redd slips nicely into half guard.#T4# Yelnats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though. Yelnats desperately trying to maintain half guard. Yelnats tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg. Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. #T5# Yelnats regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yelnats is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yelnats has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (6) vs (2) Redd The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yelnats defends well.#SUB2# Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. Yelnats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB2# Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yelnats controlling from the top position. Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position. Yelnats passes Redd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB# Yelnats seems to be looking for submissions.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yelnats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yelnats's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yelnats (6) vs (6) Redd Yelnats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Redd's guard. Nice work there by Yelnats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (6) Redd Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yelnats is aware though and is defending well. Yelnats is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through. Redd tries to get to full guard but Yelnats has control of the leg. The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8# Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy. Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (8) Redd Yelnats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (8) Redd Yelnats controlling from the top position. Yelnats looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (10) Redd Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yelnats is keeping the position for now. #T9# Yelnats bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (12) vs (10) Redd#SUB2# Redd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yelnats escapes and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (15) vs (10) Redd#SUB# Yelnats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yelnats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Yelnats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Yelnats keeps moving and retains side control. #T10# Yelnats controlling from side mount. Yelnats tries to advance to mount but can't. Redd is not content to let Yelnats control the position. Yelnats has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (17) vs (10) Redd Redd is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11# Yelnats wants to control the pace but Redd is squirming around nicely. Yelnats seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redd is holding on tight.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount. Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redd is looking to escape. Redd tries to hold on but Yelnats postures up. Redd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (20) vs (10) Redd#T12# Yelnats controlling the position well here. Redd rolled but Yelnats kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Redd keeps trying to improve his position. A bit of a pause in the action here. Yelnats controlling the positon. Redd is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Redd rolls, trying to escape but Yelnats keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (20) vs (12) Redd#T13# Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB# Yelnats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well. Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yelnats has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position. Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yelnats looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelnats, not yet. #T14# Yelnats seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Redd trying to control but Yelnats is working from the bottom. Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (22) vs (12) Redd Yelnats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Yelnats takes the fight on points by 22 to 12. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Soldic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Yelnats tries to clinch but Soldic moves out of range. Soldic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Soldic clinches. Soldic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yelnats gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soldic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yelnats just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Yelnats turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yelnats manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soldic (0) vs (4) Yelnats Yelnats controlling the position. Soldic is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soldic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soldic (0) vs (6) Yelnats#T1# Yelnats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Soldic can't escape the position.
Yelnats controlling from mount. Soldic tries to get back to half guard but can't. Soldic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (2) vs (6) Yelnats Yelnats pulls Soldic in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Soldic from controlling successfully. Soldic wants to pass the guard but Yelnats is keeping the position. Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (2) vs (8) Yelnats Soldic being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Soldic has his foot on Yelnats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yelnats works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Yelnats slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (11) Yelnats Yelnats takes a little break here. Soldic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Yelnats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Yelnats might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4# Soldic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yelnats's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Yelnats seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Soldic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yelnats pulls his head out easily. #T5# Yelnats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Soldic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6# Yelnats trying to pass the guard but Soldic defending well. Yelnats moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (14) Yelnats Soldic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yelnats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here. Soldic sneaks back into half guard. Soldic is in trouble now - Yelnats has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (17) Yelnats#T7# Yelnats trying to control but he's not successful this time. Yelnats wants to take Soldic's back but he can't do it this time. Soldic doing his best to control the position. Can he escape? Soldic is squirming around, avoiding Yelnats's attempts to control the action. Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yelnats takes Soldic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soldic is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soldic (2) vs (20) Yelnats#T8# Soldic tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Yelnats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Yelnats biding his time, controlling Soldic. #SUB2# Yelnats is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Soldic is defending well though. Yelnats let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Yelnats is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soldic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Well, with Yelnats on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Soldic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T9##SUB2# Yelnats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Yelnats is looking for the choke from the back position but Soldic is controlling his hands well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yelnats biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yelnats gets his hands free as Soldic looks to control. #SUB2# Yelnats is persistently looking for the submission but Soldic is defending it well.
#T10# Soldic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats looking to control and managing it successfully. Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11# Yelnats tries to control but Soldic wriggling away. Soldic tries to lock up and control but Yelnats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Yelnats wants to control the pace but Soldic is squirming around nicely. Yelnats is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12# Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soldic is looking to escape. Yelnats controlling his opponent. #T13# Soldic is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount. Soldic prevents Yelnats from taking his back. Yelnats controlling the pace for now. Soldic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Soldic is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Yelnats has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soldic (2) vs (23) Yelnats#T14# Yelnats keeps control of the position as Soldic tries to break free.
Soldic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Yelnats is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Soldic taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yelnats.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1# Yelnats defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand. A quick step to the side and Yelnats tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kanaani lands with a hook. Yelnats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kanaani digs a good body shot into Yelnats's ribs. Kanaani tests Yelnats's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Yelnats looking to score a takedown here. Kanaani is defending well but Yelnats drives through and ends up in Kanaani's guard. Yelnats won't allow Kanaani to sweep him here. Kanaani wants to stand but Yelnats is controlling the position. Yelnats stands and throws Kanaani's legs to the side, diving into side control. Yelnats is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kanaani's shoulder. That is not cool. Yelnats throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Kanaani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yelnats connects with a decent elbow. #T1# Kanaani is trying to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here as Yelnats stalls from top position. Kanaani is looking for a sweep. Yelnats remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Yelnats working the head with strikes. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. You can see the frustration on Kanaani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Yelnats in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Yelnats throws an elbow but Kanaani slips to the side and avoids it well. Kanaani is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The strikes coming from Yelnats are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Yelnats's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# A jab from Kanaani misses. Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD# Kanaani gets caught flat footed, as Yelnats shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yelnats not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kanaani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Yelnats engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Further stalling from Yelnats.#T4# Yelnats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Yelnats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanaani swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kanaani walks into a left hand. Kanaani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Yelnats dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kanaani ducks right into an uppercut from Yelnats. Kanaani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Yelnats tried to counter with a leg kick but Kanaani avoided it. Kanaani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yelnats is out of range. Kanaani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yelnats finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanaani's head. Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
and Yelnats counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. No joy there for Yelnats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yelnats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yelnats stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yelnats wants it to stay on the feet. Yelnats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Kanaani - just one landing. Yelnats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Yelnats has Kanaani up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yelnats stalls. #T1# Yelnats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yelnats stalling in the clinch.
Yelnats pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanaani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kanaani trying to stall but Yelnats improves his position.
Kanaani looking to stall.
Yelnats lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Yelnats.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right from Yelnats on the inside. Yelnats wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2# Yelnats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yelnats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yelnats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanaani tries to throw a body punch but Yelnats avoids it by throwing Kanaani back against the cage. Yelnats'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. Kanaani is pressed up against the cage. Yelnats has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kanaani down to the mat. Kanaani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Yelnats bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kanaani throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yelnats misses with a takedown attempt - Kanaani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Yelnats. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yelnats swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kanaani counters with a left and a right that stings Yelnats. #T3# Kanaani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kanaani throws a poor cross that misses
and Yelnats counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yelnats throws a body shot but no joy. Kanaani with a nice cross. Yelnats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around? Yelnats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanaani swivels and escapes. Kanaani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanaani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yelnats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yelnats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD# Kanaani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kanaani can't keep his opponent in guard - Yelnats advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kanaani pushes Yelnats off looking to stand but Yelnats dives back in and keeps control.
#T4# Kanaani is trying to get back to full guard. Yelnats lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Yelnats has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Yelnats sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kanaani defending well though. Yelnats not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yelnats tries to pass to full mount but Kanaani defends it. Yelnats sitting and controlling from the half guard. Yelnats working over Kanaani with some ground and pound. Kanaani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stanley Yelnats will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Yelnats counters with a single leg into guard. Kanaani didn't expect that. Stanley Yelnats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yelnats stops Kanaani from standing up. Yelnats controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kanaani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yelnats stops Kanaani from standing up. Yelnats seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Yelnats needs to keep his hands up - Kanaani had a free shot at his head there.#TD# Yelnats throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kanaani was covering up waiting for the punch and Yelnats finishes the takedown easily into guard. Yelnats showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Yelnats is stinking the place up with his stalling. Yelnats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanaani is keeping the position for now. Kanaani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Yelnats looking to pass the guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3# Yelnats controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kanaani works the jab nicely. Kanaani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kanaani throws a right and a left that Yelnats avoids nicely. Yelnats wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Yelnats closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanaani quickly recovers to half guard. Yelnats controlling the pace. Stanley Yelnats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kanaani tries to get to full guard but Yelnats has control of the leg. Yelnats trying to mount his opponent but Kanaani defends it. #T4# Yelnats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Yelnats wants to free his trapped foot but Kanaani is holding on for dear life with his legs. Yelnats controlling the action here. Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kanaani missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Stanley Yelnats showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yelnats, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
AF1: Caruga v Tragedy
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A low kick from Hernandez misses and Yelnats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Yelnats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Yelnats. Yelnats throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand. Hernandez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Yelnats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yelnats was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez. Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Yelnats's leg but Yelnats calmly moves out of range. Yelnats misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yelnats is out of range and Hernandez settles back down. Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Yelnats's knee but Yelnats avoids it well. Hernandez moves out of range as Yelnats strikes. Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Yelnats on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hernandez misses with a straight left. Hernandez motions for Yelnats to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yelnats checks a leg kick. Yelnats steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt. Yelnats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2# Yelnats drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yelnats stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position. Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Yelnats works a leg free and moves into half guard. Yelnats controlling the action here. #T3# Yelnats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hernandez wants to control but Yelnats is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yelnats lands a nice short elbow. Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Yelnats perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Angel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Yelnats throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely. Yelnats stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position. Let's hope that Yelnats has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. More stalling from Yelnats. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Yelnats 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# Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yelnats tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Yelnats closes the distance and clinches. Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Yelnats blocks it.
Yelnats tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yelnats blocks it with crossed arms. Hernandez lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Stanley Yelnats has been cut.#TD2# Yelnats has clasped his hands together around Hernandez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Yelnats wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. Yelnats working away. Yelnats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. Yelnats creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hernandez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1# Hernandez wants to control but Yelnats postures up. Yelnats controls the position. Yelnats connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hernandez some visible discomfort.
Hernandez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yelnats easily slips into full mount! Yelnats unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yelnats punching from mount but Hernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage. Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yelnats looking to control and managing it successfully. Stanley Yelnats has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Yelnats throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yelnats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yelnats controlling the pace for now. Yelnats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Hernandez is working to get back to half guard.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape. Yelnats controlling from mount. Hernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yelnats tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Yelnats looking to control and managing it successfully. Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape. Yelnats dominating with strikes here. Hernandez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yelnats.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yelnats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hernandez tries to hold on but Yelnats postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Yelnats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stanley Yelnats's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley Yelnats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hernandez throws a body punch but Yelnats moves out of range. Hernandez backing away here, and Yelnats unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Yelnats. Hernandez walks into a jab. Angel Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far. Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yelnats. A head kick misses from Yelnats. Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Yelnats.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick. Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Yelnats moved away. Yelnats drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez throws a body kick that misses. Yelnats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Some bone on bone action there as Yelnats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Yelnats defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Yelnats looks like he wants to counter punch here. Yelnats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Yelnats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away. Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yelnats will feel that in the morning. Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Yelnats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Yelnats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yelnats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily. Yelnats stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez. Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yelnats checks a leg kick. Yelnats feints a counter leg kick. Yelnats has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Yelnats on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Yelnats off balance momentarily. Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yelnats.#T2##TD2# Yelnats scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yelnats controls from within his opponent's guard. Yelnats with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Hernandez has his hands on Yelnats's head, controlling the position. Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Yelnats sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Good work by Yelnats as he checks the leg kick. Yelnats is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Yelnats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yelnats. Angel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Yelnats misses the shot to the body. Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Yelnats moves his leg out of the way. Hernandez throws a body punch but Yelnats moves out of range. Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Yelnats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez. Yelnats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yelnats misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks. Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yelnats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yelnats doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hernandez with the inside leg kick. Hernandez throws a leg kick but Yelnats checks it. Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Yelnats counters with a nice body shot. Hernandez tries to land a leg kick but Yelnats saw it coming and moves away.
Yelnats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight! Angel Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Yelnats has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1# Yelnats lands with a nice body punch. Yelnats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nukem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Yelnats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yelnats rushes Nukem with punches - Nukem moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nukem goes down! Yelnats follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1# Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Yelnats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yelnats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot. Nice defenses there by Yelnats. Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Yelnats counter with a right hand. Williams misses with a straight right. Williams swings for the body but Yelnats moves out of range.
Yelnats looks to throw a body kick and Yelnats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yelnats prevents Williams from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yelnats.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yelnats takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL# Williams pushes Yelnats up against the cage in a clinch. Yelnats stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. Williams throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Yelnats's head back.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yelnats avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yelnats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams. Jaxon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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!#CL# Williams moves into range and clinches up with Yelnats. Yelnats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Yelnats goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
#T2# Yelnats prevents Williams from breaking the clinch. Williams tries to break free but Yelnats pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yelnats has his takedown stuffed and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD# Williams lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Yelnats sprawling to the canvas. Williams follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Yelnats hang on? #ROC#Yelnats is rocked! Williams lands a big elbow - Yelnats is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams! Jaxon Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1# Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Hester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses. Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hester lands a nice elbow. Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Yelnats throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2# Yelnats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hester regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yelnats is pushing down on Hester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hester is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through. Yelnats is taking a breather. Hester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# Hester is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yelnats perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hester taking some punishment here, with Yelnats in his half guard. Hester is trying to stand back up but Yelnats is controlling him
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hester is trying to stand up here but Yelnats is controlling him well. Yelnats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Yelnats stops Hester from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye. Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats looking to stall.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Yelnats tries to score a body lock takedown but Hester shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow. Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats misses with a body punch.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats stalls. Yelnats avoiding damage.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4# Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester. Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hester lands an elbow inside. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike. Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Yelnats in his tracks for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
#TD2# Yelnats lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hester tries to kick Yelnats off but Yelnats keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. It looks like Yelnats might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Yelnats trying to mount his opponent but Hester defends it. Hester is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round. That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Hester rushes Yelnats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yelnats dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Hester manages to get underhooks.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. Hester lands a nice elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hester blocks it with crossed arms. Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats can't get the takedown.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats looking for a takedown. Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike. Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses. Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. Yelnats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow. 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! Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1# Yelnats creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Yelnats misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow. Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats is looking to control Hester's arms but Hester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yelnats has his back to the cage. Hester lands a damaging elbow. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike. Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye. Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yelnats throws a head punch that misses. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester lands a damaging elbow. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike. Yelnats misses with an elbow over the top. Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye. Yelnats is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hester is defending well for now. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Yelnats working aggressively here.
Yelnats works on Hester's body with a couple of short punches. Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yelnats scores with a jab to the head.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL# Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Yelnats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yelnats is looking to take this one to the mat. Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester. Yelnats misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hester.
Yelnats looking to slow down the pace here. Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats can do to turn this around? Yelnats looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester. Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye. Yelnats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hester's elbow. Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4# Yelnats drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yelnats stalling against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow. Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses. Yelnats trying to control the position but instead, Hester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yelnats into the cage. Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats wants to take the fight to the mat but Hester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Yelnats manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #TD2# Yelnats has hold of one of Hester's legs. Hester is fighting the takedown attempt but Yelnats gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hester blocks a head kick by Yelnats.
Hester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Hester closes the distance and pushes Yelnats back into the cage. Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Stanley Yelnats has been cut. Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2# Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard. Yelnats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hester wants to stand and escape but Yelnats is having none of it. Hester keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hester wants to stand but Yelnats is controlling the position. Hester keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T1# Yelnats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yelnats, pushing him back against the cage. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off. Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hester as Yelnats tries to tie him up. Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester. Hester misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.#TD2# Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard. Hester wriggles free and stands up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yelnats swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester. Yelnats lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Hester instigates a clinch. Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hester is defending well. Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3# Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye. With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. Yelnats avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yelnats fails to land. Hester lands an elbow inside. Yelnats is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats tries to throw a body punch but Hester avoids it by throwing Yelnats back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #T4# Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yelnats is trying to maintain a safe position but Hester gets an underhook and turns Yelnats into the cage. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hester lands a nice elbow. Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats misses with a punch to the body.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yelnats takes an elbow to the temple. Yelnats taking a breather. Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanley Yelnats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yelnats is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Zeke Hester showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hester, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Hester! After winning the bout, Zeke Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 1
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1# Yelnats slips under a jab. Yelnats thinks about the counter body kick. Pettersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Yelnats misses with a kick to the body.
Pettersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yelnats throws a solid leg kick but Pettersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yelnats. Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way. Yelnats shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Pettersson scores with a hook. Yelnats doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson throws an overhand right that lands on Yelnats's shoulder, as Yelnats tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Pettersson misses. Yelnats darts in looking for a takedown but Pettersson gets double underhooks and turns Yelnats into the cage. Yelnats throws a leg kick but Pettersson sees it coming and moves out of range. Pettersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yelnats. A jab from Pettersson misses. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Pettersson. No joy for Yelnats on that attempt. Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats. Pettersson connects with a body shot. Stanley Yelnats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yelnats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettersson pinned against the cage. Pettersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Yelnats looks to land a left hand but Pettersson moved out of range nicely. Pettersson connects with a body shot that sends Yelnats's belly button to the back. Yelnats moves out of range as Pettersson strikes. Yelnats is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pettersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yelnats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettersson's waist but Pettersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yelnats off to one side. Pettersson throws a right and a left that both miss. Yelnats wants to land a leg kick but Pettersson is out of range. Pettersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pettersson stuffs the takedown.#T2# Pettersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettersson with a body punch. A glancing blow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yelnats shoots in but Pettersson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Yelnats has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Pettersson moves into the clinch. Yelnats tries to pull guard but Pettersson won't allow it.
Pettersson prevents Yelnats from breaking the clinch. Pettersson pushes Yelnats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Pettersson working aggressively here.
Pettersson misses with the head strike.
#BC# Pettersson breaks the clinch.
#T3# Pettersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yelnats moves away. Pettersson lands with a cross. Pettersson slips a jab and a cross from Yelnats.
Pettersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yelnats. Yelnats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettersson pinned against the cage. Pettersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pettersson takes a swing at Yelnats's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Pettersson tries to keep at a distance but Yelnats has taken the fight into the clinch. Yelnats tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettersson lands with a left to the head. #BC# Pettersson breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Pettersson misses with a body shot.
Pettersson tries to bum rush Yelnats with a series of wild strikes but Yelnats uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pettersson missing with a left hand there. Yelnats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yelnats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pettersson looks to land a right hand but Yelnats moved out of range. Yelnats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A decent looking cross lands there for Pettersson. Pettersson throws a big shot that misses. Yelnats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettersson is fending him off so far but Yelnats persists. Nope, Pettersson circles away and we're back to standing. Yelnats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pettersson misses with a double jab.
Yelnats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pettersson throws a series of punches but Yelnats avoids them all with ease. Yelnats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Pettersson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Yelnats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Yelnats fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pettersson cracks Yelnats with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pettersson misses with a hook. Yelnats on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2# Pettersson tries to sprawl but Yelnats drives through with a takedown into half guard. Yelnats is thwarting Pettersson's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pettersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is defending well. #T1# Yelnats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2# Yelnats decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Yelnats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats. Yelnats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Anders Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Yelnats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yelnats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettersson. Pettersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pettersson lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pettersson. Those never looked like landing. Pettersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2# Yelnats changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pettersson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2# Yelnats stands up. Anders Pettersson is winning the standup battle so far. Yelnats tries for a takedown but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Yelnats. #TD2# Yelnats dives in and scores a takedown into Pettersson's guard. Yelnats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Yelnats throws a big elbow that misses. Yelnats stopping the sweep attempt from Pettersson. Pettersson is pulling down on Yelnats's head to control his posture. Yelnats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pettersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pettersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yelnats on the ground. Yelnats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Pettersson working a defensive guard here.
Yelnats advances to half guard. Yelnats stalling. #SUB2# Yelnats is working for a submission of some sort.
Pettersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats can do to turn this around?#SU2# Yelnats decides to stand and escape the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanley Yelnats will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yelnats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yelnats is looking to clinch. Stanley Yelnats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab from Pettersson. Pettersson moves out of range as Yelnats throws a body kick.
#TD2# Yelnats shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pettersson is trying to defend but Yelnats finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Pettersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yelnats. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, if Yelnats 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.
#SUB2# Yelnats is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Pettersson trying to control from the bottom.
Yelnats not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Pettersson lands a lovely overhand right. Yelnats misses with a takedown attempt - Pettersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Yelnats tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range. As Yelnats tries to get set, Pettersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Yelnats manages to avoid the attempt. Pettersson thuds his right hand into Yelnats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yelnats wants to clinch up but Pettersson keeps it at a distance. Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way.#T3# Pettersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yelnats, before circling back to the center of the mat. Anders Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats. Yelnats moves in looking to clinch but Pettersson pushes him off. Pettersson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yelnats manages to circle out of the way. Pettersson lands a jab to the nose. Yelnats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettersson sprawls well. Pettersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yelnats gets slowly back to his feet. Yelnats has a takedown stuffed. Pettersson throws a looping overhand right but Yelnats ducks down to avoid it. Pettersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yelnats is just out of range.#T4# Yelnats tries for a takedown but Pettersson circles away easily#CL# and Pettersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pettersson. Pettersson lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Pettersson on the inside. #BC2# Yelnats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yelnats shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yelnats shoots in but Pettersson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Yelnats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pettersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yelnats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pettersson works the jab nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Yelnats darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Anders Pettersson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pettersson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Pettersson! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Yelnats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bagrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Bagrov Bagrov wants to sweep but no luck. Bagrov seems keen to control Yelnats's posture. Let's hope that Bagrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bagrov keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Yelnats is looking to pass into half guard but Bagrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bagrov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (2) Bagrov Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yelnats wants to control the position but Bagrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Yelnats wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Yelnats tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.#T2# Yelnats is pressing down on Bagrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bagrov looking to pass the guard. Yelnats wants to sweep here but Bagrov controlling him for the moment. Bagrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (5) Bagrov Yelnats tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position. Bagrov taking a breather here. #T3# Yelnats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Bagrov dominates the positioning. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bagrov works to advance to full mount. Yelnats defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (2) vs (7) Bagrov Bagrov wants to take his opponent's back but Yelnats doesn't allow it. Bagrov is still trying to improve position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bagrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Yelnats tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up. Bagrov controlling the pace for now. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bagrov. Bagrov fails to advance to Yelnats's back. Yelnats can't escape the position.
#T5# Bagrov controlling from mount. Yelnats keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is having none of it. Yelnats is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bagrov controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6# Yelnats has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Bagrov Yelnats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bagrov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yelnats doesn't escape. Yelnats is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yelnats is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7# Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in. Yelnats can't escape the position.
Bagrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bagrov avoiding Yelnats 's attempts to control his hands. Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats just trying to survive but Bagrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8# Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats rolls, trying to escape but Bagrov keeps control of the position.
Bagrov biding his time, controlling Yelnats. Bagrov controlling well, preventing Yelnats from escaping the position.
Bagrov controls the position. Bagrov gets his hands free as Yelnats looks to control. #T9# Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats tries to break free.
Yelnats is working hard here to advance position. Yelnats trying to control the position but Bagrov manages to sink in the hooks. #T10# Bagrov keeps control of the position easily here as Yelnats tries to buck him off.
Bagrov is hanging on to Yelnats's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bagrov controlling the positon. You can see the frustration on Yelnats's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11# Bagrov is riding his opponent, not letting Yelnats buck him off. Bagrov is not going to allow Yelnats to sit and survive in this position. Bagrov has good solid back control here. Yelnats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12# Yelnats is in bad spot here.
Bagrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yelnats trying to control the hands but Bagrov won't let him. Bagrov has good solid back control here. #T13# Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in. Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
#T14# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Yelnats right now.
Bagrov is trying to stick to Yelnats's back but Yelnats is turning into Bagrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bagrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yelnats. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (10) Bagrov Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Bagrov wins on points by 10 to 4. After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Torres closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Torres lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Yelnats Yelnats wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. Yelnats trying to control the position.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Yelnats throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats looking to control.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Torres controls from within his opponent's guard. Torres wants to control from the top but Yelnats keeps moving. Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Torres postures up.
Yelnats looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yelnats is keeping the position for now. Yelnats is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Yelnats has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though. Torres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yelnats holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Yelnats looking for a triangle here. Torres is fighting it but it looks tight! Yelnats pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Torres is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ola Badmus! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Badmus moves into range and clinches up with Yelnats. Badmus is trying to pull guard but Yelnats turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Badmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yelnats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badmus just stands there and leans against the cage. Badmus jumps guard but Yelnats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Stanley Yelnats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus. Yelnats looking for a takedown. Yelnats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badmus just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Yelnats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Badmus regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Badmus Yelnats trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom. Yelnats passes Badmus's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Yelnats keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Badmus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yelnats manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (0) Badmus The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Badmus is working to get back to half guard.
Yelnats tries to control but Badmus wriggling away. Badmus is trying to escape the mount.
Yelnats looking to control but Badmus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Badmus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Badmus is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Yelnats tries to control but Badmus wriggling away. Badmus tries to hold on but Yelnats pushes him away. Badmus is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount. Yelnats controlling the pace for now. Yelnats looking to control but Badmus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Badmus can't escape the position.
#T3# Yelnats wants to control the action but instead Badmus gets a body lock and reverses into Yelnats's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (5) vs (2) Badmus#SUB# Yelnats working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Badmus has passed into half guard!
Yelnats tries to roll over but Badmus keeps him under control. Badmus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Badmus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. Still in half guard, Badmus seems content to control.#T4# Yelnats tries to roll over but Badmus keeps him under control. Badmus wants to take a breather but Yelnats is having none of it. Badmus is thwarting Yelnats's attempts to control the position. Yelnats works his way to full guard. Good work. Badmus wants to pass the guard but Yelnats is keeping the position. Yelnats looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yelnats is trying to control the position but Badmus postures up. Badmus stands and throws Yelnats's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (5) Badmus The referee asks Badmus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Badmus prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5# Yelnats manages to work his way to half guard, despite Badmus's best efforts. Yelnats wants to get back to full guard. Yelnats trying to control here.
Well, if Badmus 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.
Badmus wants to control but Yelnats is keeping him busy. Badmus passes into side control, despite Yelnats's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (8) Badmus Yelnats is not content to let Badmus control the position. #T6# Yelnats wants to control but Badmus postures up. Badmus trying to control the position but Yelnats is working away. Badmus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. A lull in the action here as Badmus stalls from top position. Yelnats is looking to reverse the position.#T7# Badmus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Badmus happy to just control the position for now. Yelnats is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Yelnats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Yelnats regains half guard.#T8##SUB2# Badmus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yelnats sees it coming and defends easily. Yelnats moves into full guard.
Badmus wants to pass the guard but Yelnats is keeping the position. Badmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yelnats keeping full guard, as Badmus tries to pass. Yelnats looking to control.
#T9# Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Badmus from controlling successfully. Yelnats keeping full guard, as Badmus tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yelnats is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (7) vs (8) Badmus#SUB2# Yelnats avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badmus keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T10# Yelnats trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Badmus looking for a guillotine here but Yelnats defends easily.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Yelnats pushing down on Badmus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11# Badmus is looking for a sweep. Yelnats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Badmus is refusing to be controlled, as Yelnats sits in half guard. Yelnats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badmus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Yelnats prevents Badmus from improving his position. Badmus wants to control but Yelnats is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12# Yelnats passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (10) vs (8) Badmus Badmus prevents Yelnats from moving into mount. Yelnats is looking to take a break and control but Badmus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Yelnats thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Badmus is looking to reverse the position.#T13##SUB# Yelnats working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Yelnats trying to control the position but Badmus is working away. #SUB# Yelnats tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Yelnats working away.#T14# Badmus is looking to regain half guard here but Yelnats keeps moving and retains side control. Yelnats wants to control for a moment but Badmus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Yelnats takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Schneider! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Yelnats shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schneider is trying to defend but Yelnats finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Schneider#SUB# Yelnats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schneider sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Yelnats seems to be looking for submissions.
Yelnats is keen to just control but Schneider is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yelnats works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (5) vs (0) Schneider Yelnats controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB# Yelnats working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Yelnats trying to control but Schneider is having none of it. Schneider wants to control but Yelnats is having none of it.#T2##SUB# Yelnats has isolated one of Schneider's arms. Schneider looking to fight him off but Yelnats twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Yelnats! |
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