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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Yu misses with a straight left.
Santino moves out of range as Yu strikes.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santino.
#CL2#
Santino instigates a clinch.
Santino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but Santino blocks with his arms.
Santino blocking some punches.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Santino.
A short right from Santino.
Santino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santino throws a head punch that misses.
Santino lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Santino - that landed with a thud.
Santino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yus head.
Yu stalling in the clinch but Santino improves position.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santino's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Santino has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santino lands a left hand.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu misses with some punches.
#T1#
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Santino misses with a knee strike.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yu blocks it with crossed arms.
Santino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu taking a breather.
Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Santino.
Still in the clinch, Santino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Santino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yu's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santino is leaning against Yu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu is trying to break the clinch but Santino has him pressed against the cage.
Santino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not.
Yu throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Santino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santino dodges an elbow strike from Yu.
I was talking to Yu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santino lands a shot to the body.
Santino prevents a body shot from Yu.
Santino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santino controls his hands.
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Santino.
Yu is looking to control Santino's arms but Santino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage.
Santino prevents Yu from breaking the clinch.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Santino misses with the head strike.
Santino pushes Yu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu.
Santino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santino lands a left hand.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santino tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santino tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Santino back against the cage.
Santino scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santino.
Santino crunches a lovely knee into Yu's ribcage.
Yu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santino controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Santino.
Santino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Santino lands with a right to the head.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but Santino blocks with his arms.
Yu stalling in the clinch but Santino improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santino.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Santino tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Santino back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Santino blocks a body shot from Yu. #T4#
Santino scores with a shot to the side of Yu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Santino avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu working hard to break the clinch.
Santino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu is trying to maintain a safe position but Santino gets an underhook and turns Yu into the cage.
Santino lands a body punch. #BC#
Yu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Santino moves into range and clinches up with Yu.
Santino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Santino.
Santino scores with a hook to the body.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Santino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Santino.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Santino on the inside.
Santino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Santino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Yu misses. #CL2#
Santino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bobby Santino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu misses with some punches.
Santino lands a shoulder strike.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not.
Still in the clinch, Santino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yu throws an overhand right that lands on Santino's shoulder, as Santino tries to avoid the shot.
Bobby Santino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santino closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Yu tries to stall but Santino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santino scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu has had enough of the clinch but Santino keeps him there for the moment.
Santino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu.
Santino scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu wants to get back to striking at distance but Santino won't allow it.
Santino lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santino.
Still in the clinch, Santino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Santino lands a nice shot to the body.
Santino lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Santino.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Santino is working Yu over against the cage.#T2#
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not.
A short left from Santino.
Santino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santino.
Santino is leaning against Yu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santino scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu takes a shot to the head.
Yu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Santino.
Santino prevents Yu from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
A short right from Santino on the inside.
Santino digs a right hand into Yu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yu's gas tank.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu stalling in the clinch but Santino improves position.
A short left from Santino.
Yu misses with some punches.
Santino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santino gets through Yu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santino blocks an uppercut.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santino blocking some punches.
Santino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Yu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Santino.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu looking to stall.
Santino prevents Yu from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Santino - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
A short right from Santino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu has had enough of the clinch but Santino keeps him there for the moment.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santino gets through Yu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santino lands a shoulder strike.
Santino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yu's efforts to push away.
Yu is trying to break free.
A short right from Santino.
Santino pushes Yu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santino is working Yu over against the cage.
Yu tries to break free but Santino pushes him back against the cage.
Santino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Santino. #ROC2#Yu is rocked!
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Yu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Santino.
Good body shot from Santino.
Yu seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Santino.
Santino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Santino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Santino has closed the distance and engaged Yu in a clinch.
Yu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santino scores with a knee to the head.
Santino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu.
A right handed body shot lands from Santino.
Santino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Santino lands a shoulder strike.
Santino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu is looking to control Santino's arms but Santino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage.
Santino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santino creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yu drops to his knees and Santino pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Santino!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Santino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
King blocks a jab.
Yu throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Yu's shoulder, as Yu tries to avoid the shot.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Yu stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yu jabs at King's body.
Yu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yu cracks King with a good jab.
A cross from Yu lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yu works King's body with a nice hook.
Yu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yu misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from King misses.
Yu throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Yu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from King misses.
Ijin Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu misses with the combination.
Yu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Yu misses its intended target.
Jab by Yu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu lands with an overhand left.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yu lands a head kick!
#T2#
Yu misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from King misses.
King scores with a hook.
Yu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Yu's head back.
Yu looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Yu.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from King.
Yu lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.#ROC2#King is rocked!
King leaves his chin hanging out and Yu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! King crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ijin Yu!
After the fight, Ijin Yu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Yu misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Yu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yu throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker.
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ijin Yu has been cut.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yu's efforts to push away.
Yu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yu up against the cage.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Yu looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Walker.
#T1#
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Yu.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Walker lands an elbow just above Yu 's eye.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Walker tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage.
Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yu avoids it.
Yu working aggressively here.
Walker lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Walker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yu's defenses.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker stalling in the clinch.
Yu is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walker throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Yu.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker stalling the fight.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
Yu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Ijin Yu's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker has Yu pressed against the cage, preventing Yu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yu is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks. #BC#
Yu breaks from the clinch.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yu there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wheeler Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ijin Yu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yu scores with a jab to the head.
Yu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Yu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Walker pushes Yu up against the cage in a clinch.
Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Walker has Yu pressed against the cage, preventing Yu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Walker cracks Yu with a nice body shot.
Walker is working Yu over against the cage.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Walker.
#BC#
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Yu.#T1#
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Yu's shoulder, as Yu tries to avoid the shot.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu is just out of range.
Yu scores with a shot to the body.
Yu looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Yu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Nice cross by Walker.
A telegraphed right hand from Yu misses the target.
Yu blocks a leg kick.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yu.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yu with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Yu misses with a right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker throws a leg kick but Yu checks it.
Yu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yu.
Yu lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
Ijin Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Yu misses.
Yu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yu misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Yu moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Yu loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Yu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yu looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Good shot there by Walker.
Yu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.
Yu throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yu if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
A jab from Yu misses.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Yu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Walker jabs at Yu's body.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
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!
Yu throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Yu moves away and avoids it.
Yu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walker just manages to avoid it.
Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws out a counter right but Yu avoids it with no problem.
Yu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yu checks it well.
Walker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yu takes a step back to recover.
Walker throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Walker blocks a jab.
Yu scores with a leg kick.
Yu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker stalling against the cage.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wheeler Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ijin Yu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Walker has Yu up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walker lands an elbow inside that Yu shrugs off. #T1#
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker taking a breather.
Yu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Ijin Yu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walker slows down the pace here.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker works on Yu's body with a couple of short punches.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Yu in his tracks for a moment.
Wheeler Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Yu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yu takes a shot to the head.
Yu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu wants to break free but Walker has control.
Yu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Walker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Yu is trying to stall.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Yu avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Walker lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Ijin Yu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Walker.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ijin Yu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wheeler Walker! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Yu throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Yu does no damage.
Yu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Yu as he connects with a hook.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from Yu.
McCoy fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Yu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yu misses with a body shot.
McCoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCoy.#TD#
McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Yu's guard.
McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCoy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
McCoy drops back looking for a leg! Yu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yu manages to kick McCoy off! McCoy jumps back into Yu's guard.
McCoy distracts Yu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCoy working some strikes from top position.
Yu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCoy 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.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCoy stays in close to Yu's body and controls the position.
McCoy with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McCoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.
McCoy won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu wants to stand but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy working some strikes from top position.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCoy landing with the ground and pound.
Yu wants to stand and escape but McCoy is having none of it. #T3#
McCoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCoy advances position into side control!
McCoy is staying tight to Yu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
McCoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Yu is defending well. #SUB#
McCoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCoy but great work by Yu.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCoy gets back to half guard.#T4#
Yu wants to stand up but McCoy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but Yu is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy controlling the position for now.
McCoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yu's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCoy blocks a jab.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yu as he jumps to the side. #TD#
McCoy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yu on his heels. He'll look to pass Yu's guard now, I'm sure.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but McCoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu wants to stand but McCoy is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Yu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy 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.
McCoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yu wants to stand up but McCoy is controlling him.
McCoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCoy passes Yu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here.#T2#
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Yu defends it.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCoy controlling the pace.
McCoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Yu is rocked!
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yu is still in real trouble! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu can do to turn this around?
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCoy scores with a big shot! Yu's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yu! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy McCoy! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Shark rushes Yu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shark.
Yu is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yu down to the mat. Yu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu dips to his left and cracks Shark with an uppercut!
Yu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shark on the side of the head.
Yu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yu throws a quick counter head kick but Shark was just out of range.#T1##CL2#
Shark clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shark is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu tries to break free but Shark pushes him back against the cage.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ijin Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark darts in looking for a takedown but Yu gets double underhooks and turns Shark into the cage.
It looked like Yu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Charlie Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yu but Yu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yu misses the jab.
Yu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shark.
Yu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu scores with a jab to the head.
Shark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yu pinned against the cage. Yu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu misses with a wild combination.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shark or perhaps it was just good defense by Yu, which made it look bad. #T4##TD2#
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu wants to get back to his feet but Shark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shark drops back looking for a leg! Yu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yu manages to kick Shark off! Shark jumps back into Yu's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
No luck for Shark with that takedown attempt.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown. Yu tries to sprawl out of it but Shark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Shark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Yu misses the jab.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yu as he jumps to the side.
Shark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Yu thuds his right hand into Shark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yu blocks a head kick by Shark.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
#T2#
A jab from Yu finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Yu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yu counters with a right hand to the body.
Yu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shark scrambles back to his feet.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Shark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Shark avoids the head kick by Yu.
Shark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yu defends well and Shark ends up having to push Yu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Yu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Yu swinging wildly here.
Yu jabs Shark right on the nose. Shark blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Shark 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.
Shark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yu throws a big shot that misses.
Shark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yu throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu 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#
Nice jab there from Yu.
A jab from Yu misses.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Yu tries to keep at a distance but Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Shark.
Yu has had enough of the clinch but Shark keeps him there for the moment.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ijin Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Shark.#T1##BC2#
Shark manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shark moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Shark jumps into guard, dragging Yu to the mat.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark has a closed guard, preventing Yu from standing up. #SU#
Shark is working an open guard so Yu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Shark throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Shark goes for a double leg but Yu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yu continues to drive forward.
Yu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shark dives in and grabs Yu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yu pushes down on Shark's head and hops out.
Yu connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
Yu misses with a straight left.
Yu misses with a straight left.
Shark shoots and misses
and Yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Shark shoots in.
Yu throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Yu.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Charlie Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Yu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yu connects with a crisp jab.
Yu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu.#T4#
Yu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Yu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Shark blocks a head kick by Yu.
Yu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shark tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ijin Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yu scores with a head kick.
Yu throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Charlie Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu cracks Shark with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ijin Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijin Yu!
In his post fight interview, Ijin Yu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Firot throws an off balance right hand
and Yu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firot misses with a jab to the body
and Yu counters with a straight right hand.
Yu with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Firot clinches up with Yu and pushes him back against the cage.
Firot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firot has Yu pressed against the cage, preventing Yu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Firot missing with knees to the body.
Yu prevents a body shot from Firot.
Firot tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Yu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Firot.
Firot tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Firot back against the cage. #T1#
Firot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Firot avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu blocks a body shot from Firot.
Firot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firot struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu controls his hands.
Firot can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Firot tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Firot misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Firot.
Firot misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Firot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
Yu wants to get back to striking at distance but Firot won't allow it.
We've been informed that Firot has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yu blocks a body shot from Firot.
Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yu managing to block the knees to the body from Firot.
Firot misses with a punch to the body.
Firot misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Yu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Yu tenderised Firot's leg. Firot is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Yu both land. Nice combination.
Yu tests Firot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Yu.
#T3#
A low kick from Firot is predictable there
and Yu counters with a stiff right hand.
Yu slips a straight right by Firot.
Yu misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yu, as that shot connected.
Firot misses with a right hand
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
Yu scores with a head kick.
Ruben Firot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firot tries to clinch up
enabling Yu to counter with a crisp jab.
Firot misses with a right hand
and Yu counters with a two punch combo.
Firot throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Firot thinking. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Firot misses.
Firot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yu lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Firot moves into the clinch.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Firot controls the action.
Firot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu tries to circle away but Firot has him pinned against the cage.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Firot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yu lands with a nice body punch.
Yu lands a high kick!
Firot throws an off balance right hand
and Firot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Yu.#CL2#
Yu gets tackled into the cage by Firot. Firot maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firot keeps control of Yu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Firot misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Firot tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firot misses with a punch to the body.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruben Firot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Firot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firot tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firot keeps control of Yu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firot misses with a body punch.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu prevents a body shot from Firot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yu tries to break free but Firot pushes him back against the cage.
Firot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
Firot trying to land knees to the body.
Firot swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Firot can do to turn this around?#BC#
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firot throws a leg kick
and Yu counters with a straight right hand.
Yu throws a head kick that Firot semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Firot has closed the distance and engaged Yu in a clinch.
Yu working hard to break the clinch.
Firot misses with some punches.
Yu tries to break free but Firot pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firot tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Firot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firot tries to land knees in the clinch but Yu avoids the damage to the body.
Firot tries to throw a body punch but Yu avoids it by throwing Firot back against the cage.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firot misses with a body punch.
Firot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu blocks a body shot from Firot. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firot tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu tries to work over Firot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu has had enough of the clinch but Firot keeps him there for the moment.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firot misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Yu manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yu.
Firot walks into a stiff left hand from Yu.
Firot throws a jab when Yu was well out of range.
Yu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firot 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 Yu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yu lands a jab-cross combination.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yu wants it to stay on the feet.
Yu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick by Yu misses #TD2#
and Firot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firot stays in close to Yu's body and controls the position.
Yu wants to stand up but Firot is controlling him.
Yu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Firot dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Firot controls the position from side control.#T1#
Firot misses with the ground and pound.
Firot happy to just control the position for now.
Yu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Firot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Firot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yu pushes Firot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Firot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruben Firot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yu parries the strikes from Firot easily there. Firot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yu to escape.
Yu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Firot asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Firot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Firot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Firot are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Yu defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firot 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.
Yu is trying to buck Firot off.#SUB2#
Firot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Firot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Firot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Firot prevents Yu from escaping the position.
Firot looks up at the clock and then as Yu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Firot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yu is trying to buck Firot off.
Firot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Firot working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Firot tries for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Ijin Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firot prevents Yu from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Firot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijin Yu!
The defeated Ruben Firot had this to say: 'No regrets, no tears, no quit. Thank you to all the fans & please do check out IC&E Nutrition (6904) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Yu scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ijin Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Yu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
A right-left combo lands from Yu.
Yu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yu lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson. #T1#
Robertson 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.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yu is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Yu counters with a good, hard body kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Yu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yu thinking.
Yu fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Yu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Yu's leg but Yu calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Yu checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yu. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yu.
Yu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robertson is able to avoid easily.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Yu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu misses the target.
Robertson moves away from the strike by Yu.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
letting Yu counter with a right hand. #T4#
Robertson slips a straight right by Yu.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Yu misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yu misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Yu.
Robertson throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that round.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Yu misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Robertson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yu has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Yu saw that one coming.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Yu scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yu.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yu throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yu slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Yu moves away and avoids it.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson unleashes a big counter combination but Yu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Jab, jab by Yu - just one landing.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Yu.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Yu swings widly with a right hand
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yu slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Yu connects with a body shot that sends Robertson's belly button to the back.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Yu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu throws a looping overhand right but Robertson ducks down to avoid it.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yu throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Robertson unleashes a big counter combination but Yu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robertson 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 Yu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Nice shot lands for Yu.
Robertson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Yu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Yu lands but Robertson takes it in his stride.
Yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yu swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yu throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Yu dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
#T2#
Yu misses with an uppercut
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
Yu looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Yu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yu is wise to it.
Yu moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson takes a swing at Yu's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Good shot there by Yu.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Yu throws a quick counter head kick but Robertson was just out of range.
Yu swinging wildly here.
Robertson scores with a three punch combo!
Yu slips a straight right by Robertson.#T4#
Yu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Yu misses its intended target.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson connects with the punch.
Ijin Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ijin Yu.
Well Yu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijin Yu! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 4
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Yu feints and then cracks Taneuji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneuji down.
Taneuji swings widly with a right hand
and Yu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Taneuji gets a clinch.
Yu being controlled against the cage.
Taneuji has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Taneuji misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Yu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneuji wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneuji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Yu. #T1#
Taneuji misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
Ijin Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneuji drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneuji.#CL2#
Taneuji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yu manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yu!
Yu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneuji.
Taneuji misses with a wild combination.
As Taneuji looks to move away, Yu throws a big counter combo but Taneuji just gets out of the way.
Taneuji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu manages to avoid it.
Taneuji throws an off balance right hand
and Yu counters with a three punch combo that has Taneuji backing up. Taneuji nods at Yu to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneuji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Taneuji is rocked!
Yu drops Taneuji with a huge uppercut! Taneuji drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Yu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijin Yu! |
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