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Event:
HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Yo Ka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulizzi defends well and Yo Ka ends up having to push Pulizzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Yo Ka ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Yo Ka darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Yo Ka stalls.
Pulizzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Yo Ka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Yo Ka gets the takedown into side control.
Yo Ka prevents Pulizzi from escaping the position.
Yo Ka happy to just control the position for now.
Yo Ka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi is looking to get back to his feet here but Yo Ka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pulizzi's back.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
Pulizzi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Well, with Yo Ka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pulizzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yo Ka controlling the positon.
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yo Ka tries to get the hooks in deep but Pulizzi pushed the leg off.
Pulizzi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Yo Ka off. It looks like it's working - Yo Ka slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pulizzi displaying calm under pressure there. #T2#
Yo Ka has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Yo Ka drives through with a takedown into Pulizzi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yo Ka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pulizzi is not content to let Yo Ka control the position. #ES#
Pulizzi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yo Ka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.#TD2#
Yo Ka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulizzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yo Ka won't allow Pulizzi to get back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#ES#
Pulizzi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yo Ka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Yo Ka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulizzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yo Ka somewhat.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Yo Ka clinches. #BC2#
Yo Ka breaks the clinch.
Pulizzi catches Yo Ka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Yo Ka shoots in but Pulizzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Pulizzi jabs at Yo Ka's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yo Ka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yo Ka slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Yo Ka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Ka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulizzi's waist but Pulizzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yo Ka off to one side.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab.
Yo Ka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulizzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yo Ka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Park Yo Ka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pulizzi as Yo Ka shoots in.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yo Ka has time to react.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Yo Ka slips the punch.
Pulizzi sets himself, and Yo Ka steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
A big left from Yo Ka misses.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Park Yo Ka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yo Ka is defended easily by Pulizzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulizzi duly obliges.
Yo Ka shoots in for a double leg but Pulizzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.#T1#
Yo Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yo Ka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulizzi. That snapped Yo Ka's head back.
Yo Ka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulizzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yo Ka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulizzi defends it nicely.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka slips under a jab.
Yo Ka has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Yo Ka badly! He tries to strike back but Pulizzi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Yo Ka out cold! Oh man, Yo Ka will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Wang tries for a takedown but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Yo Ka.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Yo Ka misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo Ka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wang. Wang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Yo Ka misses its target.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yo Ka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yo Ka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yo Ka with a jab.
Yo Ka misses with a hook.#T1#
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yo Ka as he avoids it easily.
Wang avoids the body shot from Yo Ka.
Wang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yo Ka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yo Ka throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yo Ka's waist but Yo Ka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo Ka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Park Yo Ka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wang gets a double leg takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is fighting to break Yo Ka's control of his arms but Yo Ka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang trying to control but Yo Ka is working from the bottom.
Wang is fighting to break Yo Ka's control of his arms but Yo Ka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Yo Ka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Yo Ka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Yo Ka is controlling Wang's posture.#SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here.
Wang preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wang shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang moves away from the strike by Yo Ka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Yo Ka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yo Ka connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Yo Ka throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang shoots in but Yo Ka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
Nice sprawl there from Yo Ka as Wang shoots in.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Wang ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Yo Ka cracks Wang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yo Ka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yo Ka throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Yo Ka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo Ka throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yo Ka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yo Ka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Yo Ka misses with a straight left.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yo Ka to the ground. Yo Ka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yo Ka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yo Ka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yo Ka lands with an uppercut that bounces Wang off the cage and back into range.
Yo Ka misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Yo Ka looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Yo Ka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Wang dives in and scores a takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yo Ka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang postures up in Yo Ka's guard and throws a big left but Yo Ka blocks it.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here.
Wang throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yo Ka is controlling Wang's posture.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka misses the jab.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Yo Ka jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wang fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nice jab there from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka misses with a looping right.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yo Ka as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yo Ka lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Yo Ka's guard.#SUB#
Yo Ka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wang moves out of range as Yo Ka strikes.
Yo Ka lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang walks into a jab.
Park Yo Ka is winning the standup battle so far.
Yo Ka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Wang ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yo Ka misses with a wild body shot.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yo Ka.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yo Ka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.#TD2#
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yo Ka is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wang is thwarting Yo Ka's attempts to control the position.
Yo Ka keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can.
Yo Ka is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Wang working the head and body with strikes.
Yo Ka is holding on to half guard well.
Yo Ka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Yo Ka is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Yo Ka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Wang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yo Ka trying to control from the bottom.
Yo Ka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wing Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Yo Ka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yo Ka misses with a hook.
Park Yo Ka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Yo Ka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo Ka throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Yo Ka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yo Ka to score with a decent uppercut.
Wing Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yo Ka's half guard.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ka trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Yo Ka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yo Ka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Yo Ka!
An out of breath Park Yo Ka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yo Ka misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Wang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yo Ka!
Wang working the strikes but Yo Ka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yo Ka is holding on to half guard well.
Wang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yo Ka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Yo Ka is trying to control but Wang passes into side control!
Yo Ka keeps Wang under control for a moment.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Yo Ka keeping his opponent close.
Yo Ka dodges the ground and pound from Wang.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Yo Ka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yo Ka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wang.
Yo Ka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo Ka defending against the ground and pound.
What's Yo Ka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang wants to control but Yo Ka is keeping him busy. #T3#
Yo Ka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yo Ka is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yo Ka holding on.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yo Ka throws a big shot that misses.
Yo Ka throws a shot to the body.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Yo Ka's shoulder, as Yo Ka tries to avoid the shot.
Yo Ka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wang showed some decent athleticism there.
Yo Ka controlling the position for now.#T4#
Wang trying to control the action but Yo Ka is working from the bottom.
Yo Ka keeping control of the position.
Yo Ka trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yo Ka has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Wang 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#
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yo Ka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yo Ka wants it to stay on the feet.
Yo Ka cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs.
Yo Ka throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Yo Ka lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Yo Ka looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Yo Ka. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
Yo Ka misses with a looping left.
Wang with the counter takedown but Yo Ka avoids it easily.
Yo Ka misses with a looping right.#T1#
Yo Ka missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Yo Ka to counter with a crisp jab.
Park Yo Ka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Yo Ka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yo Ka circles away.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Yo Ka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka avoids it really well and circles away.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Yo Ka throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yo Ka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Yo Ka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yo Ka's waist but Yo Ka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Park Yo Ka is winning the standup battle so far.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
Yo Ka throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Yo Ka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Wang avoids the body shot from Yo Ka.
Wang tries for a takedown but Yo Ka circles away easily
and Yo Ka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yo Ka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yo Ka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yo Ka scores with a jab to the head.
Yo Ka throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Yo Ka throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range. #T3#
Yo Ka throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Yo Ka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yo Ka throws out the jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yo Ka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD2#
Wang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yo Ka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wang working away.
Yo Ka controls the position for a moment.
Yo Ka wants to control but Wang postures up.
An elbow from Wang crashes against the mat.
Yo Ka struggling a bit here.#T4#
Yo Ka holding on.
Yo Ka struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Yo Ka is right now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yo Ka throws out the jab.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yo Ka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yo Ka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Yo Ka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Yo Ka.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Yo Ka sprawls well.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yo Ka throws out a powerful jab.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yo Ka throws a hook but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Yo Ka lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Yo Ka. Beautiful body shot.
Yo Ka lands an overhand right.
Yo Ka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Yo Ka.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yo Ka stuffs the takedown.
Yo Ka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yo Ka throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yo Ka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang. #T2#
Yo Ka scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yo Ka.
Wang tries for a takedown but Yo Ka circles away easily
and Yo Ka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Yo Ka.
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!
Yo Ka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wang.
Yo Ka is looking to counter punch.
Yo Ka loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Yo Ka looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.#T3#
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yo Ka swivels and escapes.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yo Ka looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang wants to counter with a clinch but Yo Ka pushes him away.
Yo Ka throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Yo Ka missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yo Ka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yo Ka connects with a single shot there.
Yo Ka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yo Ka throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Yo Ka. Beautiful body shot.
Wing Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang misses with a takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Yo Ka lands the left hand.
Wang moves away from the strike by Yo Ka.
Yo Ka loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Yo Ka misses with a looping right.
Yo Ka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yo Ka pinned against the cage. Yo Ka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Yo Ka misses the target.
Yo Ka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Yo Ka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yo Ka 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Yo Ka!
During a confident post fight interview, Park Yo Ka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Fonzarelli shoots in and drives through. Yo Ka sprawls well.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fonzarelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yo Ka is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo Ka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yo Ka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fonzarelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yo Ka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yo Ka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fonzarelli can't get the takedown.
Yo Ka gets through Fonzarelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yo Ka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fonzarelli up against the cage.
Fonzarelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yo Ka prevents it.
#BC2#
Yo Ka manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonzarelli.
Yo Ka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Park Yo Ka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yo Ka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonzarelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Yo Ka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fonzarelli.
Yo Ka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Fonzarelli gets a double leg takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
Yo Ka controlling Fonzarelli's posture. #SUB2#
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yo Ka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Yo Ka's legs - danger averted.
Yo Ka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Yo Ka trying to control the position.
Yo Ka pulls Fonzarelli in close to his closed guard and prevents Fonzarelli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fonzarelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Fonzarelli throws a strike but Yo Ka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka is stalling in the full guard.
Fonzarelli wants to hit a sweep here but Yo Ka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fonzarelli there! #T3#
Fonzarelli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Yo Ka's attempts to control the action.
Yo Ka raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Yo Ka's attempts to control the action.
Fonzarelli blocking the ground and pound.
Yo Ka trying to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yo Ka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fonzarelli is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches up with Yo Ka, looking for a takedown. Fonzarelli pushes Yo Ka against the cage but Yo Ka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yo Ka throws out a powerful jab.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
Yo Ka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yo Ka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonzarelli on the side of the head.
Yo Ka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fonzarelli with a poor takedown
letting Yo Ka counter with a right hand.
Fonzarelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yo Ka pinned against the cage. Yo Ka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Yo Ka as Fonzarelli shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fonzarelli with a poor takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Ka scores with a punch to the head.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yo Ka lands a jab to Fonzarelli's midsection.
Yo Ka missing with a left hand there. Fonzarelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonzarelli misses with a takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yo Ka scores with a jab to the body.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yo Ka sprawls well. Yo Ka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fonzarelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Yo Ka misses with a straight left.
Fonzarelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fonzarelli fails to land the takedown.
Fonzarelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fonzarelli tries for a takedown but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Yo Ka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Yo Ka. Beautiful body shot.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yo Ka lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Fonzarelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fonzarelli shoots in but Yo Ka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Yo Ka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yo Ka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fonzarelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yo Ka with a jab.
Yo Ka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonzarelli darts in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka gets double underhooks and turns Fonzarelli into the cage.
Yo Ka is pressed up against the cage. Fonzarelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yo Ka down to the mat. Yo Ka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fonzarelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fonzarelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yo Ka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yo Ka cracks Fonzarelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Yo Ka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
Yo Ka connects with a nice looking jab.
Fonzarelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonzarelli slips a jab from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yo Ka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonzarelli at a distance.
Fonzarelli misses with a takedown
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand.
Yo Ka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonzarelli shoots in and drives through. Yo Ka sprawls well.
No luck for Fonzarelli with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Yo Ka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fonzarelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fonzarelli shoots in for a double leg but Yo Ka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
Author Fonzarelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonzarelli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonzarelli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yo Ka clobbers Fonzarelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense.
Fonzarelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yo Ka counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Author Fonzarelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
A jab from Yo Ka does it's job there.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yo Ka stuffs the takedown attempt from Fonzarelli. Fonzarelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Park Yo Ka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonzarelli darts in looking for a takedown but Yo Ka gets double underhooks and turns Fonzarelli into the cage.
Yo Ka stalling.
Yo Ka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fonzarelli up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yo Ka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yo Ka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Yo Ka.
#BC2#
Yo Ka breaks from the clinch.
Fonzarelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yo Ka lands with a nice body punch.
Yo Ka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonzarelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yo Ka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fonzarelli has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo Ka! But no joy.
A left lands for Yo Ka.
No luck for Fonzarelli with that takedown attempt.
Yo Ka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
A jab from Yo Ka finds it's way through Fonzarelli's defenses.
Yo Ka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yo Ka leaves Fonzarelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl out of it but Fonzarelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yo Ka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonzarelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to avoid it but Fonzarelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yo Ka to the ground. Yo Ka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yo Ka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fonzarelli with a body shot.
Yo Ka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Yo Ka.#T3#
Fonzarelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fonzarelli tries for a takedown but Yo Ka circles away easily
enabling Yo Ka to counter with a crisp jab.
Yo Ka jabs Fonzarelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fonzarelli shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yo Ka lands with a nice body punch.
Yo Ka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonzarelli has his takedown stuffed
and Yo Ka counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonzarelli moves forwards but Yo Ka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonzarelli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonzarelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yo Ka cracks Fonzarelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Park Yo Ka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Fonzarelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yo Ka.#TD#
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yo Ka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yo Ka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but Yo Ka is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Yo Ka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yo Ka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Yo Ka!
Park Yo Ka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kyoraku with a hook.
Kyoraku misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yo Ka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Yo Ka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyoraku defends it nicely.
Yo Ka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Kyoraku. No joy for Yo Ka on that attempt.
Yo Ka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yo Ka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Yo Ka is rocked!
Kyoraku's coach down at Champion Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kyoraku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kyoraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo Ka.
Oh Yo Ka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyoraku finds Yo Ka's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Yo Ka flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kyoraku lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Yo Ka will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A relieved looking Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Leeuwenhoek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yo Ka.
Yo Ka swings widly with a right hand
and Leeuwenhoek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yo Ka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
A big left from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Yo Ka tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek with the counter takedown but Yo Ka avoids it easily.
Yo Ka misses the body punch
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yo Ka. Yo Ka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Yo Ka is rocked!
Yo Ka throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Leeuwenhoek shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Yo Ka is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Yo Ka but Leeuwenhoek is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yo Ka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kortenhorst did well to prevent Yo Ka getting side control.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kortenhorst trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yo Ka. #SUB#
Yo Ka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortenhorst is trying to maintain the position but Yo Ka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yo Ka seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yo Ka pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst won't allow Yo Ka to pass to mount. #T1#
Kortenhorst is looking to control Yo Ka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kortenhorst avoid being mounted?
Yo Ka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kortenhorst regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yo Ka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yo Ka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yo Ka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yo Ka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kortenhorst is keeping the position for now.
Yo Ka pushing down on Kortenhorst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Yo Ka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Yo Ka seems to be looking for submissions.
Yo Ka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kortenhorst is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yo Ka pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yo Ka pushes down on Kortenhorst's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kortenhorst won't allow Yo Ka to pass to mount.
Yo Ka trying to control from half guard but Kortenhorst is working away.
Kortenhorst trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Yo Ka wants to free his trapped foot but Kortenhorst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kortenhorst is not content to let Yo Ka control the position.
Kortenhorst works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yo Ka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kortenhorst bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yo Ka's guard. #REVB#
Kortenhorst passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yo Ka is not content to let Kortenhorst control the position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Yo Ka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yo Ka wants to free his trapped foot but Kortenhorst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yo Ka works his way into side control.
Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yo Ka scoring with strikes but Kortenhorst is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kortenhorst really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kortenhorst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yo Ka lands with a straight right. Kortenhorst didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Yo Ka shoots in and gets a takedown into Kortenhorst's guard.
Kortenhorst working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Yo Ka from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yo Ka is aware though and is defending well.
Kortenhorst keeping full guard, as Yo Ka tries to pass.
Yo Ka trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
Yo Ka advances position into side control!
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Yo Ka works to advance to full mount. Kortenhorst defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yo Ka looking to control but Kortenhorst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yo Ka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortenhorst can do to turn this around?
Kortenhorst is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kortenhorst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Yo Ka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Yo Ka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst gets back to full guard.
Kortenhorst keeping full guard, as Yo Ka tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst is looking for a triangle but Yo Ka pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Yo Ka is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kortenhorst has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yo Ka is looking to defend but Kortenhorst has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yo Ka! Kortenhorst pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yo Ka taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michiel Kortenhorst!
After winning the bout, Michiel Kortenhorst 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:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Yo Ka jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yo Ka, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Yo Ka drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Yo Ka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yo Ka has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Park Yo Ka!
Park Yo Ka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Yo Ka cracks Strand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yo Ka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yo Ka connects with a jab.
Strand connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Yo Ka gets a takedown into half guard.
Yo Ka moves into full mount! Strand won't be happy about that!
Strand has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo Ka connects with a big shot to the side of Strand's head.
#SUB#
Yo Ka has got one arm under Strand's chin. This could be trouble... Strand trying to control the other hand but Yo Ka gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Strand has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Park Yo Ka!
Park Yo Ka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yo Ka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yo Ka works to advance to full mount. Dawson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dawson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yo Ka locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dawson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Park Yo Ka!
During a confident post fight interview, Park Yo Ka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yo Ka misses with a lunging right hand
and Shotz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Shotz cracks Yo Ka with a good jab.
Yo Ka throws a looping overhand right but Shotz ducks down to avoid it.
Shotz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo Ka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yo Ka.
Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Shotz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Shotz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yo Ka staying out of range there.#TD#
Yo Ka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Yo Ka looking to secure an arm triangle but Shotz defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka trying to control but Shotz is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Yo Ka has control of Shotz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shotz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yo Ka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shotz because Yo Ka loaded up on that one.
Shotz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control.#SUB#
Yo Ka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shotz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shotz and Yo Ka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yo Ka tries to move to mount but Shotz blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yo Ka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shotz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yo Ka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yo Ka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shotz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yo Ka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shotz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yo Ka has cracked it and Shotz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yo Ka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Yo Ka!
Our winner, Park Yo Ka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Yo Ka or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Yo Ka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Park Yo Ka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo Ka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Yo Ka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yo Ka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yo Ka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Yo Ka stalls from top position.
Yo Ka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Allen seems a little lost for a moment, as Yo Ka dominates the positioning.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
Yo Ka wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yo Ka is trying to get an arm triangle but Allen is defending well.
Yo Ka tries to advance to mount but Allen denies him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
Yo Ka tries to advance to mount but Allen instead regains half guard.
Yo Ka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yo Ka controlling from mount. #T3##SUB#
Yo Ka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allen!
Allen trying to control but Yo Ka is working from the bottom.
Yo Ka wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yo Ka keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yo Ka wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo Ka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yo Ka keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Yo Ka wants to improve his position but instead Allen has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Yo Ka looking for submissions off his back.
Yo Ka manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen wants to control from the top but Yo Ka keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Park Yo Ka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yo Ka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yo Ka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yo Ka somewhat.#TD#
Yo Ka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for submissions but instead, Allen has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka advances position into side control!#T1#
Allen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yo Ka.
Yo Ka throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Yo Ka in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Allen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Yo Ka!
During a confident post fight interview, Park Yo Ka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Yo Ka stuffs the takedown attempt from Long. Long gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Yo Ka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yo Ka tries to pass to full mount but Long defends it. #SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yo Ka to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to kick Yo Ka off but Yo Ka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Yo Ka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well.
Yo Ka is looking to advance position but Long won't allow it. #T1#
Yo Ka passes to side control.
Yo Ka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Yo Ka keeps moving and retains side control.
Yo Ka working away.#SUB#
Yo Ka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Long is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yo Ka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yo Ka uses his free foot to push down on Long's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Long.
Long tries to hold on but Yo Ka postures up.
Long is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yo Ka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yo Ka thowing shots but they're missing.
Yo Ka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Long has given up his back. Will we see Yo Ka going for some submissions?
Long tries to break free.
#SUB#
Yo Ka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Long defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Long showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Yo Ka manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
I really don't envy Long right now.
Long covers up after that shot from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka controls the action.#SUB#
Yo Ka has the hooks in. Long is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Yo Ka passes his arm under Long's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Long taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Park Yo Ka!
Our winner, Park Yo Ka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yo Ka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yo Ka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leeuwenhoek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leeuwenhoek tries to get out of the position.
Yo Ka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leeuwenhoek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka tries to score with some ground and pound. Leeuwenhoek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to half guard.
Yo Ka trying to control the position but Leeuwenhoek is working away.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Yo Ka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yo Ka trying to control the position but Leeuwenhoek is working away. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yo Ka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yo Ka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yo Ka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yo Ka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yo Ka in side control, throwing shots but Leeuwenhoek defends.
Yo Ka trying to control the action but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Yo Ka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Yo Ka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yo Ka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Yo Ka control the position.
An elbow from Yo Ka crashes against the mat.
Leeuwenhoek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yo Ka misses with the ground and pound.
Yo Ka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yo Ka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Yo Ka in side control, throwing shots but Leeuwenhoek defends.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Yo Ka from improving position.
Yo Ka trying to control the action but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Yo Ka advances to full mount.
Yo Ka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leeuwenhoek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yo Ka.
#T4##SUB2#
Yo Ka working for a submission but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him at bay.
Yo Ka wants to control the pace but Leeuwenhoek is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Yo Ka working for a submission but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Yo Ka has hold of Leeuwenhoek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leeuwenhoek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Yo Ka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yo Ka shoots in but no luck this time.
Leeuwenhoek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yo Ka manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Leeuwenhoek. No joy for Yo Ka on that attempt.
Leeuwenhoek works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Yo Ka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Yo Ka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leeuwenhoek sprawls well initially but Yo Ka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yo Ka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Yo Ka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Yo Ka control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek tries to roll over but Yo Ka keeps him under control.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Yo Ka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yo Ka throws some wild stikes that Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid easily.
Yo Ka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yo Ka lands a big elbow.
Yo Ka throwing strikes here but Leeuwenhoek is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leeuwenhoek blocking the ground and pound.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to escape the mount.
Yo Ka throws some wild stikes that Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Yo Ka wants to control the pace but Leeuwenhoek is squirming around nicely.
Yo Ka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yo Ka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yo Ka looking to ground and pound but Leeuwenhoek is blocking nicely.
Yo Ka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yo Ka tries to control but Leeuwenhoek wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Yo Ka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yo Ka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leeuwenhoek dodges the ground and pound from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yo Ka unloads with some shots from mount but Leeuwenhoek bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Yo Ka controlling the pace for now.
Yo Ka throwing strikes here but Leeuwenhoek is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yo Ka looking to ground and pound but Leeuwenhoek is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Yo Ka throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Leeuwenhoek has his hands clasped together but Yo Ka breaks the hold and Leeuwenhoek is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Yo Ka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Park Yo Ka!
Our winner, Park Yo Ka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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