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Event:
UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Galvarino closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino working aggressively here.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Yousuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yousuf scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf stalls.
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Galvarino controls the action.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino lands an uppercut.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Galvarino.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Galvarino - that landed with a thud.
Galvarino prevents a body shot from Yousuf. #T1#
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Galvarino.
Yousuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Yousuf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf pushes Galvarino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yousuf digs a right hand underneath Galvarino's ribcage. Galvarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
Galvarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Yousuf controls his hands.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Yousuf controls the action.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
#T2#
Yousuf presses Galvarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino 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.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galvarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Yousuf controls his hands.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Yousuf.
Galvarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Yousuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvarino lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yousuf.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Galvarino avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a hook that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Yousuf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yousuf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yousuf lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Yousuf fails to land.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Yousuf avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Yousuf.
Galvarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
Yousuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf digs a right hand into Galvarino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galvarino's gas tank.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Yousuf.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino lands a right hand.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvarino prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Galvarino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yousufs head.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Galvarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yousuf tries a body shot but Galvarino blocks it.
Yousuf cracks Galvarino with a nice body shot.
Yousuf tries a body shot but Galvarino blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf digs a right hand into Galvarino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galvarino's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Galvarino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Galvarino wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from Yousuf.
Galvarino moves in looking to clinch but Yousuf pushes him off.
Yousuf lands a head shot.
Galvarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yousuf! But no joy.
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf connects with a leg kick.
Galvarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yousuf throws a hook but Galvarino avoids it easily.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Galvarino fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Galvarino moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Yousuf misses
and Galvarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galvarino wants to clinch.
Galvarino checks the leg kick.
Yousuf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yousuf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galvarino wants to clinch.#CL#
Galvarino moves into the clinch.#T2#
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yousuf.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Galvarino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino lands with a light punch inside.
Yousuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galvarinos head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Yousuf controls the action.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino blocks an uppercut.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvarino working aggressively here.
Galvarino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galvarino working aggressively here.
#T3#
Galvarino blocks an uppercut.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Galvarino avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf scores with a shoulder strike.
Galvarino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yousuf fails to land.
Galvarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yousuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvarino digs a right hand into Yousuf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yousuf's gas tank.
Galvarino working aggressively here.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Galvarino is leaning against Yousuf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galvarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Yousuf misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yousuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Galvarino controls his hands.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Yousuf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
Galvarino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galvarino gets through Yousuf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf tries to work over Galvarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadi Yousuf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yousuf thows a leg kick but Galvarino checks it
and Galvarino counters with a straight right hand.
Galvarino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yousuf throws a body kick that misses.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Yousuf moves away
and Yousuf counters with a nice body shot.
Galvarino wants to clinch but Yousuf slips to the side
and Yousuf counters with a stiff right hand.
Yousuf keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yousuf thuds a left hand into Galvarino's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galvarino. That did some damage!
Mapuche Galvarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yousuf. Galvarino shrugs it off though.
Galvarino blocks a jab.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Yousuf throws a poor cross that misses
and Yousuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Galvarino misses with a hook
and Yousuf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Galvarino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galvarino tries to clinch there but Yousuf circles away.
Yousuf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut. Galvarino saw that one coming.
Yousuf cracks Galvarino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Galvarino has managed to clinch.
Yousuf tries to work over Galvarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yousuf pushes Galvarino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Yousuf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino lands with a left to the head.
Yousuf pushes Galvarino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yousuf blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Galvarino.
Yousuf is stalling here.
Galvarino gets through Yousuf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf blocks an uppercut.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Yousuf avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yousuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Yousuf.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Yousuf as the two fighters clinch.
Yousuf presses Galvarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Yousuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yousuf leaning against his opponent.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yousuf.
Galvarino blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Yousuf avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yousuf.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Galvarino's head.
A body shot lands from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galvarino misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Yousuf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yousuf is stalling here.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Yousuf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galvarino lands a hook that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Mapuche Galvarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Yousuf lands with a left to the head.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galvarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
A body shot lands from Yousuf.
Yousuf scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Yousuf presses Galvarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvarino blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yousuf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Anders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yousuf blocks a jab.
Anders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge š in the buildup to the fight.
Yousuf throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anders moves to clinch but Yousuf breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anders misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Yousuf takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Yousuf ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders moves out of range as Yousuf throws a body kick.
Anders tries to clinch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Anders backing away here, and Yousuf unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yousuf moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Anders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Yousuf.
Anders misses the jab.#T2#
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders wants to slow Yousuf down by chopping away at his legs.
Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.
Yousuf lunges at Anders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anders's hand.
Anders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anders misses with a hook. Yousuf ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Yousuf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yousuf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yousuf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yousuf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders misses with a takedown attempt - Yousuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anders throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yousuf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Yousuf misses. #T3#
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
A jab from Yousuf does it's job there.
Yousuf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yousuf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Yousuf, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yousuf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anders's sensitive parts.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Yousuf.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
Yousuf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yousuf connects with a right hand. Anders shakes it off.#T4#
A jab from Yousuf misses.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders lands with a cross.
Anders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yousuf.
Good exchange - Anders coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf lands a nice looking body shot.
Yousuf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yousuf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Anders connects with a jab.
Anders fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anders misses with a hook.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders throws a front kick aimed at Yousuf's knee but Yousuf avoids it well.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf connects with the punch.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders wants to clinch but Yousuf slips to the side
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yousuf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Yousuf thows a leg kick but Anders checks it
and Yousuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yousuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yousuf.
Yousuf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Yousuf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anders looks to throw a body kick
and Yousuf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yousuf is fending him off so far but Anders persists. Nope, Yousuf circles away and we're back to standing.
Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yousuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab. #T1#
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
Yousuf thumps Anders with a low kick.
Anders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yousuf tries to avoid it but Anders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yousuf to the ground. Yousuf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yousuf can pounce on him.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
Anders misses with a takedown attempt - Yousuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yousuf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf feints and then cracks Anders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anders down. #T2#
Anders blocks the body kick.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anders misses with the body kick
and Yousuf counters with a body kick that stops Anders in his tracks momentarily.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Yousuf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yousuf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anders might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yousuf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yousuf counters with a leg kick.
Anders throws a hook but Yousuf avoids it easily.
Anders scores with the left hand. Yousuf knows he should have avoided that one.
Yousuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Yousuf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yousuf cracks Anders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yousuf swats away the attempt to clinch by Anders.#T3#
Anders throws a push kick but Yousuf slaps the foot to one side.
Yousuf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders misses with a left hand
and Yousuf counters with a straight right hand.
Anders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anders scores with a jab.
Anders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yousuf as he jumps to the side.
Ryk Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Yousuf misses.
Yousuf throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Anders misses with a wild combination.
Anders misses with the body kick
enabling Yousuf to counter with a crisp jab.
Yousuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders shoots in and drives through. Yousuf sprawls well.
Anders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yousuf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yousuf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yousuf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Yousuf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yousuf.
Anders misses with a kick to the body.
Anders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yousuf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anders misses the jab.
Anders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anders looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Anders looks to land a combination but Yousuf avoids it well.
A big right from Yousuf misses.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yousuf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anders in his tracks.
Yousuf blocks a jab.
Yousuf slaps away a takedown attempt from Anders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yousuf! But no joy.
Anders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf connects with a leg kick.
Yousuf tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anders with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anders.
Yousuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Yousuf lands a really nice looking cross but Anders seems unphased.
Nice cross by Yousuf.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Anders shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf shows good takedown defense.
Yousuf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yousuf defends well and Anders ends up having to push Yousuf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yousuf lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ryk Anders has been cut.
Yousuf managing to block the knees to the body from Anders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Yousuf digs a right hand underneath Anders's ribcage. Anders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anders throws an elbow but misses.
Yousuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Anders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf keeping hold of Anders's head, controlling as best he can.
Ryk Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Yousuf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yousuf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yousuf moves into full guard.
Anders trying to move into half guard but instead Yousuf has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Yousuf gets to his feet. Anders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Yousuf throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders throws a hook but Yousuf avoids it easily.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yousuf scoring well with a low kick there.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yousuf. That's going to slow Anders down.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anders misses with a hook to the body
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Anders.
Yousuf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Yousuf counters with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yousuf connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yousuf moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yousuf slips under a jab.
Yousuf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anders throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Anders tries to move into range but Yousuf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf avoids it really well and circles away.
Anders looks to throw a body kick
and Yousuf counters with a straight right hand.
Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amadi Yousuf.
Well Yousuf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald blocks a jab.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Yousuf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yousuf lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Yousuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald 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.
Yousuf moves out of range of the strikes.
Yousuf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target. #T1#
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yousuf. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yousuf.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald dives in and grabs Yousuf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yousuf pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Yousuf has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Yousuf misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Yousuf connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Yousuf backs away looking to recover.
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!
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Yousuf lands a lovely overhand right.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut.
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yousuf circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
McDonald throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yousuf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald tests Yousuf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Yousuf's ribcage but misses.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yousuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Yousuf lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Yousuf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Yousuf misses with the body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Yousuf didn't expect that. #SUB#
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Yousuf slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.#REVB#
Yousuf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Yousuf pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yousuf moves away.
Yousuf feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Yousuf with the inside leg kick.
Yousuf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yousuf wants it to stay on the feet.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Yousuf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald checks a low kick from Yousuf.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Yousuf misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yousuf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Yousuf wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yousuf. That one must have hurt.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Yousuf had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yousuf.
A jab from Yousuf finds it's way through McDonald's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald is looking to wear down Yousuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yousuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Yousuf jumps back.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Yousuf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yousuf lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Yousuf misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Yousuf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Yousuf is retaining full guard.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yousuf keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Yousuf trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald postures up in Yousuf's guard and throws a big left but Yousuf blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yousuf lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Yousuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yousuf.
McDonald throws a low kick but Yousuf avoids it.
Yousuf takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf misses with a leg kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yousuf throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
McDonald 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.
Yousuf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yousuf as he jumps to the side.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Yousuf avoids it well.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald jumps guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yousuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Yousuf. #T2#
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yousuf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yousuf pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yousuf lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Yousuf as the two fighters clinch.
Yousuf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand. #T3#
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Yousuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Yousuf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
Yousuf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yousuf's elbow.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yousuf cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yousuf lands with a left to the head.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Good body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yousuf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yousuf 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'. |
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Event:
UCF 56: Adunga Jr v LaFleur
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Valdenius ducks right into an uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf's corner calls for a 1-2. Yousuf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Valdenius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Yousuf avoids it well and moves away.
Valdenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf tests Valdenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdenius doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yousuf.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
Valdenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. Valdenius didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valdenius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yousuf has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Yousuf struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
Yousuf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yousuf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Valdenius goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Yousuf turns into him and now he's in Valdenius's guard.
Yousuf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yousuf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius seems a little lost for a moment, as Yousuf dominates the positioning.#T3#
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yousuf's best efforts.
Yousuf wants to take a breather but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yousuf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yousuf pulls his head out easily.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yousuf trying to control from half guard but Valdenius is working away.
Well, if Yousuf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
#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.
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Yousuf seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valdenius looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Yousuf punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius throws a series of punches but Yousuf moves out of range.
It seemed like Yousuf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdenius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdenius misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yousuf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Valdenius moved away.
Valdenius walks into a straight right hand from Yousuf.
Valdenius sizes up Yousuf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yousuf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdenius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yousuf's head backwards.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdenius throws a good cross that connects.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yousuf connects with a crisp jab.
Yousuf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Yousuf catches Valdenius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yousuf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdenius's hands.
Yousuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdenius's head backwards.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Valdenius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Valdenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yousuf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Valdenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Yousuf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Valdenius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valdenius wants to take a breather but Yousuf is having none of it. #SUB#
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yousuf sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions off his back.
Valdenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Yousuf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdenius wants to pass to mount but Yousuf is defending the position.
Yousuf controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Valdenius is working for a kimura but Yousuf is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Valdenius 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.
#T3##SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdenius trying to control from half guard but Yousuf is working away.
Yousuf trying to control but Valdenius postures up.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yousuf is pressing down on Valdenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yousuf keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
Yousuf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Valdenius trying to get back to full guard but Yousuf takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valdenius tries to hold on but Yousuf postures up.
Yousuf tries to control but Valdenius wriggling away.
Valdenius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Yousuf avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Valdenius gets a double leg takedown into Yousuf's guard.
Valdenius trying to control but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
Yousuf wants to sweep here but Valdenius controlling him for the moment.
Yousuf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valdenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Valdenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Yousuf keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdenius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yousuf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valdenius, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Valdenius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yousuf controls the pace.
Valdenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valdenius is trying to control the position but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius wants to sweep here but Yousuf controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a triangle but Yousuf pushes his legs off easily.
Yousuf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yousuf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdenius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Valdenius looking for subs off his back but Yousuf has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Yousuf seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdenius is looking for a sweep. Yousuf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yousuf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yousuf wants to take a breather but Valdenius is having none of it. #T3#
Valdenius wants to get back to full guard.
Yousuf is thwarting Valdenius's attempts to control the position.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yousuf wants to pass to mount but Valdenius is defending the position.
Valdenius gets back to full guard.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yousuf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yousuf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Valdenius has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yousuf is looking to defend but Valdenius has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yousuf! Valdenius pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yousuf taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobo Valdenius! |
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Event:
UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks throws a lazy right hand but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Yousuf looks to land a right hand but Hendricks moved out of range.
Hendricks walks into a straight right hand from Yousuf.
The fighters circling - Yousuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yousuf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendricks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yousuf throws out the jab.
Yousuf cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Yousuf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendricks wants to land a leg kick but Yousuf is out of range.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Yousuf is looking to chop away at Hendricks's legs.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yousuf throws out the jab.
Jab from Yousuf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf tries a low kick but Hendricks avoids it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Yousuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf tries to clinch
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Yousuf wants to clinch.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf lands with a good body shot.
Yousuf takes one to the chin there.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yousuf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Yousuf clinches up against the cage.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
#T2#
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
Yousuf lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hendricks breaks the clinch.
Yousuf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yousuf duly obliges.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
A combination from Yousuf does no damage.
Yousuf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yousuf misses with a hook.
Yousuf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yousuf checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Some wild striking there from Yousuf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Yousuf slips a jab and a cross from Hendricks.
Yousuf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Yousuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks ducks right into an uppercut from Yousuf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yousuf.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Yousuf checks it.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Yousuf tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yousuf at a distance.
Hendricks swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Yousuf.
Yousuf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yousuf misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Hendricks is looking to wear down Yousuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yousuf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf 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#
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yousuf cracks Hendricks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf throws a low kick but Hendricks avoids it.#CL2#
Yousuf rushes Hendricks and presses him up against the cage.
Yousuf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendricks's efforts to push away.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Hendricks is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf misses with the head strike.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Yousuf presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yousuf avoiding damage.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Yousuf has Hendricks pressed against the cage, preventing Hendricks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf works on Hendricks's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendricks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf misses with the head strike.
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yousuf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Yousuf.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yousuf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks tries to circle away but Yousuf has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yousuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Yousuf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yousuf tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Hendricks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks. #T4#
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks trying to control the position but instead, Yousuf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendricks into the cage.#BC#
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks with a nice cross.
Hendricks throws a front kick aimed at Yousuf's knee but Yousuf avoids it well.
Yousuf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Yousuf moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Yousuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendricks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hendricks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunter Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yousuf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yousuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yousuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Yousuf avoids nicely.
Yousuf blocks a leg kick.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hendricks.
Yousuf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendricks momentarily.
Hunter Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yousuf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but Hendricks avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks tries to land a front kick but Yousuf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Hendricks both land. Nice combination.
Hendricks lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Yousuf dips to his left and cracks Hendricks with an uppercut!#T1#
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yousuf takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but Hendricks slips the punch.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Yousuf lands with an overhand left.
Hendricks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target.
Hendricks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yousuf throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Yousuf moved out of range.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Yousuf's belly button to the back.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yousuf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendricks cracks a nice hook into Yousuf's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yousuf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hendricks misses with a body punch
and Yousuf counters with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
Yousuf throws a wild body kick that Hendricks sees coming a mile off.
Hendricks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Yousuf moved away.#T3##CL2#
Yousuf clinches.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yousuf fails to land.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but Yousuf has double underhooks.
Hendricks is pushing Yousuf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Hendricks breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Hendricks throws a low kick, looking for Yousuf's leg but Yousuf calmly moves out of range.
Yousuf tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.#CL2#
Yousuf closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks has Yousuf pressed against the cage.
Hendricks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hendricks is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Hendricks tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yousuf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Mulroney misses.
Yousuf jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yousuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Mulroney swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Mulroney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yousuf misses with a right hand
and Mulroney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mulroney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mulroney connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
Mulroney throws a looping overhand right but Yousuf ducks down to avoid it.
Mulroney staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yousuf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yousuf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mulroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
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!
Mulroney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulroney is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yousuf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Yousuf's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mulroney throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A big right from Yousuf misses.
Mulroney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Yousuf does it's job there.
Yousuf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Yousuf has Mulroney up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulroney.
Mulroney gets through Yousuf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulroney misses with the head strike.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
Mulroney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mulroney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Mulroney misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yousuf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yousuf throws a lazy uppercut
and Mulroney counters with a thumping low kick.
Yousuf lands with a hook. Mulroney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Yousuf cracks Mulroney with an open hand slap.
Yousuf scores with a jab to the body.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but Mulroney slips the punch.
Mulroney throws a leg kick which misses Yousuf's front leg but catches the back leg as Yousuf tries to avoid it.
Yousuf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mulroney misses with a head kick.
Yousuf misses with a double jab
and Mulroney counters with a good, hard body kick but Yousuf shrugs it off.
Yousuf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Mulroney is having none of it.
Mulroney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yousuf tried to score with a low kick but Mulroney checks it.
Mulroney appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mulroney.
Yousuf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mulroney back to the cage. Yousuf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yousuf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yousuf swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mulroney counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mulroney walks into a jab.
Mulroney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yousuf ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.
Yousuf wants to clinch up but Mulroney keeps it at a distance.
Yousuf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yousuf misses with an uppercut
and Mulroney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mulroney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Mulroney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Mulroney misses its intended target.
Yousuf misses with a left hand
letting Mulroney counter with a right hand.
Yousuf moves in looking to clinch but Mulroney pushes him off.#CL#
Mulroney tries to keep at a distance but Yousuf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mulroney lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mulroney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yousuf ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.#T4#
Yousuf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mulroney! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yousuf wants to clinch but Mulroney slips to the side
and Mulroney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mulroney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mulroney connects with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf connects with a leg kick.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulroney.
Yousuf misses with a right hand
enabling Mulroney to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulroney missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mulroney just manages to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.
Mulroney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
Yousuf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mulroney has time to react.
Mulroney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulroney.
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 Amadi Yousuf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mulroney misses with a hook.
Yousuf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yousuf throws a hook but Mulroney blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target.
Amadi Yousuf is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulroney lunges at Yousuf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yousuf's hand.
Yousuf wants to clinch.
Yousuf misses with a hook.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yousuf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yousuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yousuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Mulroney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Yousuf 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mulroney.
Mulroney swats away the attempt to clinch by Yousuf.
Mulroney looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Mulroney lands a big right hand that sends Yousuf crashing to the mat! Mulroney stays standing though and waves Yousuf back to his feet!#ROC2#Yousuf is rocked!
Mulroney fakes the body blow, causing Yousuf to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yousuf goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fergal Mulroney!
Fergal Mulroney decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
UCF 30: Kong v Wilder
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
Yousuf scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Galvarino.
Yousuf dodges the punch combination from Galvarino.
Yousuf throws an overhand right that lands on Galvarino's shoulder, as Galvarino tries to avoid the shot.
Yousuf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galvarino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvarino.
Galvarino connects with a single shot there.
Galvarino lands with a straight right. Yousuf didn't see that one coming.
Galvarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yousuf's head.
Galvarino clobbers Yousuf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Yousuf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped Galvarino's head back.
Galvarino throws a series of punches but Yousuf moves out of range.
Galvarino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yousuf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Galvarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Galvarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yousuf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Galvarino moves out of range of the body kick from Yousuf.
Galvarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yousuf has time to react.#ROC#Yousuf is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Galvarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yousuf.
Galvarino swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galvarino.
Yousuf is still on wobbly legs! Can Galvarino finish him?
Galvarino closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Yousuf out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mapuche Galvarino!
After the big win, Mapuche Galvarino made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Yousuf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eri with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Eri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eri throws an off balance right hand
letting Yousuf counter with a right hand.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Yousuf.
The fighters circling - Eri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Yousuf moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Eri manages to break the clinch.
Eri swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Eri is having none of it.
Eri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eri connects with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yousuf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yousuf lands with a hook. Eri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yousuf tries to clinch up but Eri circles away and keeps his distance.
Eri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eri! But no joy.#CL2#
Eri darts in and clinches Yousuf up against the cage.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Eri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eri has had enough of the clinch but Yousuf keeps him there for the moment.
Eri prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Eri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Yousuf lands with a right to the head.
Yousuf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
A head punch on the inside from Eri fails to land.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Eri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri stalling.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
The referee calls for Eri to work.
A hook to the body from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yousuf tries to work over Eri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eri or not.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Eri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yousuf misses with a left hand
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eri throws a looping overhand right but Yousuf ducks down to avoid it.
Eri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yousuf at a distance.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut
and Yousuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eri throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Eri moves out of range as Yousuf strikes.
Yousuf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eri.
Yousuf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yousuf dips to his left and cracks Eri with an uppercut!
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Eri moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Yousuf darts in and clinches Eri up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yousuf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri has had enough of the clinch but Yousuf keeps him there for the moment.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Eri.
#BC2#
Eri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eri.
Eri throws an overhand right that lands on Yousuf's shoulder, as Yousuf tries to avoid the shot.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yousuf moves in looking to clinch but Eri pushes him off.
Eri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yousuf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Yousuf wants to clinch up but Eri keeps it at a distance.
Eri with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yousuf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.
Yousuf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf walks into a jab.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf connects with the punch.
Eri slips a jab and a cross from Yousuf.
Eri unleashes a big counter combination but Yousuf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eri throws a head kick that misses.
Yousuf swings for the body but Eri moves out of range.
We've been told by Yousuf's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yousuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eri throws out the jab.
Yousuf is looking to clinch but Eri is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yousuf misses with a left hand
and Eri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yousuf scores with a nice body kick.
Eri lunges at Yousuf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yousuf's hand.
Yousuf tries to clinch there but Eri circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wild Eri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yousuf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eri fails to land with a series of punches.
Yousuf stuns Eri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eri scores with a hook.
Nice body kick from Yousuf.
Eri throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Eri.
Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf misses the shot to the body.
Eri misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Yousuf cracks Eri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri blocks a jab.#CL2#
Eri pushes Yousuf up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Eri breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Yousuf has closed the distance and engaged Eri in a clinch.
Eri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Eri controls the action.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eris head.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf. #BC2#
Eri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eri misses with the combination.
Eri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Eri throws a hook to the side of Yousuf's head but Yousuf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eri manages to circle out of the way.
Yousuf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eri. Eri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yousuf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.#CL#
Yousuf drives through and clinches with Eri against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Eri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yousuf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yousuf throws a good cross that connects.
Yousuf throws out a loose jab but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Eri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Eri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped Eri's head back.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yousuf sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Eri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yousuf. Yousuf obviously looking to wear him down.
Yousuf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eri.
Eri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eri slips a straight right by Yousuf.
Yousuf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yousuf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eri's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Yousuf thuds his shin into the meat of Eri's side.
Eri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eri keeps the fight on the outside.
Yousuf just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Yousuf both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri misses with a looping right.
Yousuf doesn't manage to clinch there - Eri circles away.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eri.#T4#
Eri misses with a series of wild punches.
Yousuf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yousuf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Yousuf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eri, pushing him back against the cage.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadi Yousuf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eri is looking to break free of the clinch but Yousuf has double underhooks.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Eri's head.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Eri breaks the clinch.
Eri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
Eri jabs Yousuf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eri throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Eri lands with an uppercut that bounces Yousuf off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Yousuf as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Eri.
As Yousuf backs off Eri throws a huge counter combo but Yousuf manages to avoid it all.
Yousuf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Eri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yousuf doesn't manage to clinch there - Eri circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yousuf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yousuf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yousuf there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eri lands with a shot to the body.
Eri misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri keeps the fight on the outside.
Yousuf wants to clinch up but Eri keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yousuf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Eri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eri throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Eri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yousuf is able to avoid easily.
Yousuf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yousuf is looking to clinch.
Yousuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yousuf tries to clinch there but Eri circles away.
Yousuf misses with a hook. Eri ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yousuf, as that shot connected.
Eri throws a series of punches but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yousuf. Eri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eri swats away the attempt to clinch by Yousuf.#T2##CL#
Yousuf clinches up with Eri and pushes him back against the cage.
Eri blocking some punches.
Eri swings wildly with an uppercut but Yousuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri taking a breather.
Eri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yousuf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eri can turn it around.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Yousuf's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yousuf.
Eri tries to break free but Yousuf pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Eri.
Eri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eri blocking some punches.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eri's elbow.
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Eri controls the action.
Eri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Eri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Donk. Eri catches Yousuf right on the button with a cross.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.
Eri misses with a straight left. #T4#
Eri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eri lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eri doesn't seem phased though.
Yousuf throws a hook but Eri avoids it easily.
Yousuf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Eri misses.
A clash of legs there as Yousuf blocks the low kick.
Yousuf lands with a right hand.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Eri moves away
and Eri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yousuf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eri has time to react.
Eri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. Eri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Yousuf.#CL2#
Eri instigates a clinch.
Eri lands a nice uppercut.
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 Amadi Yousuf.
I think Yousuf 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Yousuf wants to clinch.
Yousuf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Yousuf closes the distance and clinches.
Yousuf blocking some punches.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Yousuf.
Yousuf prevents a body shot from Abbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot blocking some punches.
Yousuf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Yousuf won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Yousuf as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Abbot.
Abbot lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbot.
A nice left hand lands by Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Abbot jumps guard but Yousuf stands there with Abbot around his waist. Abbot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbot misses with a straight left. #CL#
Abbot clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Abbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Yousuf content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Abbot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yousuf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yousuf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Abbot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yousuf defends it easily.#SU2#
Abbot is working an open guard so Yousuf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Abbot closes the distance and pushes Yousuf back into the cage.
Good body shot from Yousuf.
#T3#
Yousuf working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Yousuf.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Yousuf holds him up against the cage and eventually Abbot drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimebag Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Yousuf.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yousuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbot controls his hands.
Abbot fails to pull guard.
Abbot jumps guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Yousuf scores with a hook to the body.
Yousuf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yousuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbot controls his hands.
#T4##BC#
Abbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yousuf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Yousuf clinches up with Abbot and pushes him back against the cage.
Abbot jumps guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Yousuf is trying to maintain a safe position but Abbot gets an underhook and turns Yousuf into the cage.
Yousuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yousuf smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Yousuf rushes Abbot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch but Yousuf keeps him there for the moment.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from Abbot.
Abbot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yousuf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yousuf scores with a sloppy right hand. Abbot should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Yousuf closes the distance and pushes Abbot back into the cage.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
Yousuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Yousuf on the inside.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yousuf's elbow.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yousuf misses with a jab to the body
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid body kick from Yousuf. #T1#
Yousuf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Abbot misses the target.
Yousuf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Yousuf takes the fight into the clinch.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yousuf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abbot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yousuf walks away with a smile on his face. Abbot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Yousuf.
Yousuf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Yousuf misses.
Yousuf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abbot back to the cage. Yousuf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Yousuf clinches up with Abbot and pushes him back against the cage.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yousuf presses Abbot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abbot working aggressively here.
Yousuf prevents a body shot from Abbot. #T2#
Abbot can't find room to land a body shot as Yousuf controls the action.
Yousuf tries a body shot but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yousuf blocks an uppercut.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Abbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abbot has Yousuf pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abbot as Yousuf tries to tie him up.
Yousuf works on Abbot's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yousuf or not.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abbot blocking some punches.
#T3#
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot tries a body shot but Yousuf blocks it.
A short left from Yousuf.
Abbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Abbot jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abbot holds on and takes a little breather.
Yousuf advances to half guard.
Abbot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yousuf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Abbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbot is looking for a sweep. Yousuf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbot wants to control but Yousuf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abbot is refusing to be controlled, as Yousuf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Yousuf seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Yousuf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
Yousuf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yousuf misses with a double jab.
Yousuf with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Yousuf pushes Abbot up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Yousuf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot scores with a shot to the side of Yousuf's head. #TD#
Abbot decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Abbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yousuf is aware though and is defending well.
Yousuf looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Abbot working for a triangle but Yousuf defends it easily.
Yousuf trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yousuf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbot is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Abbot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yousuf defends well.
Yousuf looking to sit in guard and control but Abbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Abbot wants to control from the top but Yousuf keeps moving.
Yousuf is trying to keep Abbot in close.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abbot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abbot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot misses with a looping left.
Yousuf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yousuf lands a jab.
Yousuf ducks under a wild hook from Abbot.
Abbot keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yousuf connects with the punch.
Yousuf works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Yousuf clinches.
Yousuf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amadi Yousuf.
I've got Yousuf 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Jones.
Yousuf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Muthafucka Jones has been cut.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yousuf's head backwards.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Yousuf counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Yousuf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a right hand. Yousuf shakes it off.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Yousuf has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yousuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Yousuf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Yousuf tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
#T1#
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Yousuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Yousuf tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yousuf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Yousuf.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones slips a straight right by Yousuf.
Yousuf staying out of range there.
Yousuf walks into a left hand.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones jabs at Yousuf's body.
A jab from Yousuf misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Yousuf.#T2#
Yousuf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yousuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muthafucka Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thuds his right hand into Yousuf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Yousuf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yousuf blocks a jab.#CL#
Yousuf pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Yousuf taking a breather.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A big right from Jones misses.
Yousuf is looking to clinch.
Yousuf swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Yousuf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yousuf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yousuf throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A jab from Jones misses.
Yousuf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yousuf moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf tries to clinch up.
Yousuf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yousuf throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Yousuf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a combination. Yousuf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Yousuf.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Yousuf looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses the jab.
Yousuf jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Yousuf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yousuf moves away from the strike by Jones.
Yousuf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muthafucka Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muthafucka Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yousuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muthafucka Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yousuf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones misses with a hook.
Yousuf takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones misses with a hook. Yousuf ducked under it nicely.
Yousuf looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Yousuf walks into a left hand.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yousuf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Yousuf is rocked!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones throws out a counter right but Yousuf avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yousuf blocks a jab.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yousuf.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones catches Yousuf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yousuf is looking to clinch.
Yousuf wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yousuf jabs at Jones's body.#CL#
Yousuf clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf blocking some punches.
Yousuf working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Yousuf. #T2#
Yousuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yousuf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf wants to clinch.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones scores with a jab. Yousuf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Yousuf.#T3#
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yousuf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Yousuf seems unphased.
#CL#
Yousuf moves into the clinch.
Yousuf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Yousuf.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yousuf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones cracks Yousuf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Yousuf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
Yousuf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Yousuf's head.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Yousuf tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a hook but Yousuf blocks it.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yousuf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muthafucka Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muthafucka Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yousuf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muthafucka Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yousuf moves away.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Yousuf moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Yousuf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Yousuf avoids the body shot from Jones.
It looks like Yousuf has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a jab when Yousuf was well out of range.#CL#
Yousuf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yousuf presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Yousuf has Jones pushed against the cage.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The referee calls for Yousuf to work.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Jones gets through Yousuf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
Yousuf pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Amadi Yousuf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a punch to the body.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Yousuf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Yousuf.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Yousuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yousuf is working Jones over against the cage.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
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 Amadi Yousuf.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muthafucka Jones!
Our winner, Muthafucka Jones, 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: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Yousuf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yousuf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Light Heavyweight.
Yousuf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yousuf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Light Heavyweight. That did some damage!
Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Light Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yousuf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Light Heavyweight.
A leg kick checked by Light Heavyweight.
That kick from Yousuf tenderised Light Heavyweight's leg. Light Heavyweight is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yousuf throws a low kick but Light Heavyweight avoids it.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Yousuf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yousuf.
Yousuf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Yousuf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Light Heavyweight.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf tried to score with a low kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Light Heavyweight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yousuf. Yousuf obviously looking to wear him down.
Light Heavyweight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Light Heavyweight checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Light Heavyweight blocks the low kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
A low kick from Yousuf misses #CL2#
and Light Heavyweight counters by clinching up.
Yousuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Yousuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Light Heavyweight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yousuf's efforts to push away.
Yousuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yousuf is looking to break free of the clinch but Light Heavyweight has double underhooks.
Yousuf is trying to break the clinch but Light Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Yousuf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Light Heavyweight blocks the low kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
Yousuf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Light Heavyweight is able to avoid easily.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf tries to work over Light Heavyweight's front leg with a kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Yousuf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Light Heavyweight blocks a low kick nicely.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a solid leg kick but Light Heavyweight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Light Heavyweight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Light Heavyweight checks a low kick from Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf is looking to chop away at Light Heavyweight's legs.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Light Heavyweight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yousuf with a nice calf kick.
Yousuf scoring well with a low kick there.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yousuf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Light Heavyweight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Light Heavyweight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range and Yousuf settles back down.
Light Heavyweight checks a low kick from Yousuf.
Yousuf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Yousuf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick lands for Yousuf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Light Heavyweight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Light Heavyweight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick nicely.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf tries to score with a low kick but Light Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Light Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf tries to land a leg kick but Light Heavyweight saw it coming and moves away.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Light Heavyweight blocks a leg kick.
Yousuf throws a low kick but Light Heavyweight moves out of range easily.
Light Heavyweight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Light Heavyweight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Light Heavyweight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Light Heavyweight blocks the low kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Yousuf misses.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf tries to land a leg kick but Light Heavyweight saw it coming and moves away.
Yousuf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick nicely.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight moved away.
Yousuf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf throws a chopping leg kick but Light Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Yousuf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yousuf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Light Heavyweight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yousuf misses with a leg kick.
Yousuf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Light Heavyweight.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Amadi Yousuf is winning the standup battle so far.
Yousuf is looking to chop away at Light Heavyweight's legs.
Yousuf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Light Heavyweight is able to avoid easily.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yousuf.
Yousuf connects with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Light Heavyweight checks a low kick from Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Light Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Light Heavyweight. That did some damage!
Yousuf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Light Heavyweight.
Yousuf is looking to chop away at Light Heavyweight's legs.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.#T4#
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf tries to score with a low kick but Light Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a leg kick that knocks Light Heavyweight off balance momentarily.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick nicely.
Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Yousuf throws out a leg kick but Light Heavyweight moves out of range and Yousuf only half commits.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Light Heavyweight checks a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Light Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yousuf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yousuf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Light Heavyweight is able to avoid easily.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Yousuf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yousuf thows a leg kick but Light Heavyweight checks it #CL2#
and Light Heavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Light Heavyweight. #BC#
Yousuf breaks the clinch.
Yousuf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range and Yousuf settles back down.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Light Heavyweight moves out of range of the leg kick from Yousuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yousuf 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 Light Heavyweight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Light Heavyweight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yousuf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Light Heavyweight is out of range and Yousuf settles back down.
Light Heavyweight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses.
Yousuf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Yousuf connects with a solid leg kick.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Some bone on bone action there as Light Heavyweight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yousuf is looking to slow Light Heavyweight down with leg kicks.
That kick from Yousuf tenderised Light Heavyweight's leg. Light Heavyweight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yousuf tries to work over Light Heavyweight's front leg with a kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
A clash of legs there as Light Heavyweight blocks the low kick.
Light Heavyweight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yousuf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf throws out a leg kick but Light Heavyweight moves out of range and Yousuf only half commits.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
Yousuf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Light Heavyweight blocks a low kick nicely.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf misses with a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf tries a low kick but Light Heavyweight avoids it.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Light Heavyweight checks a low kick from Yousuf.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf throws a front kick aimed at Light Heavyweight's knee but Light Heavyweight avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Light Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Yousuf shakes him off and moves away.
Yousuf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yousuf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Yousuf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Light Heavyweight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yousuf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Light Heavyweight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
Yousuf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some bone on bone action there as Light Heavyweight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Light Heavyweight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Light Heavyweight moves out of range of the leg kick from Yousuf.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
Yousuf throws a chopping leg kick but Light Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yousuf motions for Light Heavyweight to come forward. Yousuf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf tries a low kick but Light Heavyweight avoids it.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
Yousuf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Yousuf motions for Light Heavyweight to come forward. Yousuf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Light Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
A good leg kick by Yousuf.
Yousuf is looking to slow Light Heavyweight down with leg kicks.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Light Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Yousuf pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Light Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Light Heavyweight wants to counter the offense by Yousuf and move into the clinch position.
Yousuf throws a chopping leg kick but Light Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yousuf throws a low kick but Light Heavyweight avoids it.
Light Heavyweight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yousuf tries to work over Light Heavyweight's front leg with a kick but Light Heavyweight checks it.
Yousuf sets himself, and Light Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Yousuf avoids it this time.
Test Light Heavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yousuf lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yousuf, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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