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Event:
UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yksi somewhat.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Yksi tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro lands with an overhand left.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Puro misses.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Yksi wants to stall.
#BC2#
Yksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Yksi misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Puro throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puro won't be happy with that.
Yksi has knee on belly momentarily but Puro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yksi trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yksi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Yksi.
Yksi trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yksi, not yet.
Puro trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yksi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi blocks it.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Yksi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puro.
#T1##BC2#
Yksi breaks from the clinch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
#CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puro throws a jab when Yksi was well out of range.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
Yksi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.#T2#
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Puro.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro scores with a sloppy right hand. Yksi should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi. #T3#
Yksi circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yksi.
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yksi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murha Puro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Yksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that second 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.#R3#
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro tries to clinch up but Yksi circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi with the counter takedown but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi with a nice cross.
Puro throws a right hand that Yksi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yksi also avoids with ease.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target. #T1#
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi cracks Puro with an open hand slap.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Yksi connects with the punch.
Puro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.
Puro kicks Yksi off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yksi.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puro under the eye.
Puro misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yksi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Yksi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Yksi and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a body shot
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yksi. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Puro. #T4#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Yksi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi swinging wildly here.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yksi on the side of the head.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro clearly takes 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.#R4#
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yksi momentarily.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yksi is in Puro's guard.
Yksi passes into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here. #T1#
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Puro is having none of it.
Puro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yksi there.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yksi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Yksi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puro slips a straight right by Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro wants to clinch.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Yksi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Yksi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puro is trying to defend but Yksi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Yksi is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puro as he jumps to the side.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Puro moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yksi there.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yksi loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yksi is just out of range.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi fails with the takedown.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a looping right.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yksi.
Puro wants to clinch.#T3#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi connects with a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Yksi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yksi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
Murha Puro retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murha Puro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Robson throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Yksi's leg but Yksi calmly moves out of range.
Yksi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Robson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Yksi lands with a nice body punch.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Yksi's head back.
Robson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robson takes a swing at Yksi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Yksi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robson wants to improve his position but Yksi is controlling well.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yksi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yksi is trying to control. Robson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yksi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yksi trying to control the pace.
Yksi throwing shots but Robson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Robson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yksi.
Robson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robson tries to get out of the position.
Yksi prevents Robson from improving his position.
Robson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yksi on the ground.
Yksi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robson defending well though.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Robson is having none of it.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Robson wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg. #T3#
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yksi.
Yksi passes to full mount!
Yksi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robson is looking to escape.
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yksi looking to control but Robson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yksi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Robson taking shots to the head.
Yksi lands a nice shot to the head.
Robson is squirming around, avoiding Yksi's attempts to control the action.
Yksi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Robson is rocked!
Yksi lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Robson! Yksi sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Robson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
Projekti Yksi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
Yksi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a single leg into guard. Yksi didn't expect that.
Yksi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yksi controlling the position.#SUB#
Shorts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shorts postures up in Yksi's guard and throws a big left but Yksi blocks it.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
Yksi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shorts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yksi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Shorts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yksi 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#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yksi trying to control the pace. #T2#
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
Yksi prevents Shorts from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Shorts is working hard here to advance position.
Shorts is trying to control but can't.
Shorts is looking to improve his position.
Shorts is trying is best to control the position here.
Yksi is keen to just control but Shorts is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Shorts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yksi sprawls well initially but Shorts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yksi is not content to let Shorts control the position.
Shorts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yksi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yksi keeps working.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yksi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts trying to mount his opponent but Yksi defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yksi pinned against the cage. Yksi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shorts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Yksi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shorts closes the distance and clinches up with Yksi, looking for a takedown. Shorts pushes Yksi against the cage but Yksi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Shorts avoids the body shot from Yksi.
#KD2#
Yksi cracks Shorts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yksi finish him?
#ROC2#Shorts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yksi is stalking Shorts. Shorts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Yksi, and it's lights out! Shorts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Projekti Yksi!
Projekti Yksi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 56: Adunga Jr v LaFleur
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Boytsov throws a right hand that misses
and Yksi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Boytsov.
Boytsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boytsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Yksi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boytsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Yksi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
Yksi controlling the action here.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yksi passes into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Yksi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.
Yksi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Yksi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boytsov tries to bench press Yksi off him but Yksi keeps the position.
Yksi working away.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Yksi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boytsov is trying to control but Yksi manages to pass to mount!
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Yksi maintains control.
Yksi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Yksi maintains control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Yksi controlling from mount.
Boytsov is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position but Yksi isn't that keen on the idea.
Boytsov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Yksi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yksi slips under a jab.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boytsov.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yksi slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Yksi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boytsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boytsov tries to bum rush Yksi with a series of wild strikes but Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Yksi.
Boytsov throws out a powerful jab.
Dmitry Boytsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Yksi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boytsov on his heels. He'll look to pass Boytsov's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Boytsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov is thwarting Yksi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Yksi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yksi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Yksi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yksi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yksi is keeping the position for now.
Yksi is adopting a defensive guard.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yksi is keeping the position for now.
Boytsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Yksi keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Boytsov has gone for a leg lock! Yksi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boytsov's guard.#REVB#
Yksi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yksi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yksi postures up.
#SUB#
Yksi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yksi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yksi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yksi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boytsov looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Boytsov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Boytsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yksi on his heels. He'll look to pass Yksi's guard now, I'm sure.
Boytsov trying to move into half guard but instead Yksi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yksi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Yksi defends it easily.
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Yksi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yksi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boytsov is trying to control the position but Yksi postures up.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yksi connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yksi defends well.
Boytsov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yksi has passed into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Yksi keeps moving and retains side control.
Yksi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boytsov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Boytsov is thwarting Yksi's attempts to control the position.
Yksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yksi is doing well to control the position and prevent Boytsov from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yksi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Yksi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yksi trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
#SUB#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boytsov is working for an americana but Yksi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Boytsov was thinking about the submission.#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.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Yksi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boytsov has gone for a leg lock! Yksi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boytsov's guard.#REVB#
Boytsov looking to control but Yksi passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov trying to control here.
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 Dmitry Boytsov.
I think Boytsov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Casbon misses with a looping right.
Casbon clobbers Yksi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Projekti Yksi has been cut.
Yksi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casbon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yksi misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Casbon counters with a nice right hand that sends Yksi toppling to the canvas! Yksi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Casbon finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yksi scores with a sloppy right hand. Casbon should have avoided that one.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Casbon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Casbon throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi slips under a jab.
Yksi throws a combination that misses
and Casbon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Casbon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yksi's sensitive parts.
Yksi thuds a left hand into Casbon's body.
The fighters circling - Casbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Casbon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harbin Casbon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casbon lands a right hook to the body.
Yksi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi lands with a shot to the body.
Yksi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Casbon's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Casbon.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yksi takes a swing at Casbon's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Casbon misses the target.
Yksi scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi works Casbon's body with a nice hook.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Casbon.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casbon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casbon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
Casbon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yksi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casbon slips a straight right by Yksi.
A counter left hand to the body from Casbon misses its target.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Casbon counters with a stiff right hand.
Casbon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casbon misses with a straight right.
Casbon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yksi scores with a jab to the head.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Casbon rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Casbon misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casbon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yksi looks to land a combination. Casbon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good work by Yksi as he checks the leg kick.
Casbon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Casbon with the inside leg kick.
Casbon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yksi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yksi just misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon connects with the punch.
Yksi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Yksi is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yksi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yksi takes a swing at Casbon's ribcage but misses.
Casbon throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a jab to the body
and Casbon counters with a stiff right hand.
Yksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Casbon finish him?
Yksi leaves his chin hanging out and Casbon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yksi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Yksi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thorn's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorn won't allow Yksi to pass to mount.
Thorn is controlling Yksi's trapped leg to prevent Yksi from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yksi.
Thorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Yksi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi trying to move into half guard but instead Thorn has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Thorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thorn won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Thorn is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Thorn stands up and waves to Yksi to follow him. #T2#
Thorn throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Yksi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi scores with a punch to the head.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn tries to bum rush Yksi with a series of wild strikes but Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Yksi gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Yksi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yksi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thorn has control of Yksi's left arm, preventing Yksi from doing any damage.
Yksi wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Yksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yksi is stalling in the full guard.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yksi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Projekti Yksi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Yksi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Yksi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorn!
#CUT#It looks like Projekti Yksi has been cut.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi avoids them all with ease.
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Yksi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Thorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yksi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yksi.
Yksi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi is controlling the pace.
Thorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yksi with the ground and pound but Thorn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Yksi is pushing down on Thorn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thorn is fighting to maintain full guard but Yksi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yksi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thorn! #T3#
Yksi scoring with strikes but Thorn is staying in there.
Thorn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thorn is squirming around, avoiding Yksi's attempts to control the action.
Yksi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thorn is looking to get to half guard.
Yksi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yksi tries to control but Thorn wriggling away. #T4#
Yksi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yksi is landing with some decent strikes but Thorn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Projekti Yksi'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yksi with a jab.
Yksi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi misses with a series of wild punches.
Yksi cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yksi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi moves out of range.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Yksi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Yksi.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yksi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yksi throwing shots but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Thorn is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Thorn is having none of it.
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yksi drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Yksi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thorn to regain full guard.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yksi. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
A cross from Yksi lands.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
Nice uppercut lands for Yksi. That snapped Thorn's head back.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yksi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yksi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yksi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Yksi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thorn throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorn has his feet on Yksi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Thorn.
Yksi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorn defends it nicely.
Yksi shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Yksi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lance Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Lance Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yksi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Projekti Yksi.
I've got Yksi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
A victorious Projekti Yksi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones takes one on the button.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Yksi is having none of it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yksi checks it well.
Jones wants to clinch up but Yksi keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Yksi pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Yksi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Yksi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yksi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Black Beast Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yksi throws out the jab.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Yksi.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Yksi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jones! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Yksi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Berber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a takedown into side control.
Yksi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Yksi.
Yksi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yksi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Berber!
Yksi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yksi landing strikes from the mount and Berber is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yksi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yksi lands a heavy elbow.
Yksi controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berber wants to hold on but Yksi pushes him away.
Berber is working to get back to half guard.
Yksi controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Yksi dominating with strikes here.
Yksi controlling from the full mount.
Yksi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yksi tries to control but Berber wriggling away.
Yksi controlling from the full mount.
Yksi landing punches.
Berber is trying to escape the mount.
Yksi tries to control but Berber wriggling away. #T2#
Yksi controlling from the full mount.
Yksi lands a big shot there that rocks Berber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yksi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi tries to control but Berber wriggling away.
Yksi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yksi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Berber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Berber is rocked!
Yksi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Berber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yksi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Berber scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Yksi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Yksi stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
An out of breath Projekti Yksi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Puro swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Puro misses with a looping left.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Puro gets caught flat footed, as Yksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yksi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puro is trying to control Yksi's posture but Yksi avoids it.
Yksi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking for a sweep.
Yksi misses with the ground and pound.
Puro is trying to control Yksi's posture but Yksi avoids it.
Puro controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Puro tries to improve position but can't.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Yksi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yksi in side control, throwing shots but Puro defends.
Yksi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yksi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yksi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puro tries to bench press Yksi off him but Yksi keeps the position.
Puro struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yksi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yksi just content to control the position.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Puro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Puro wants to control but Yksi postures up.#T3#
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puro circles away.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Puro slips under a jab from Yksi.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puro is looking to counter punch.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yksi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puro misses with a hook.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Yksi.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yksi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Yksi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Yksi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puro gets back to full guard.
Yksi landing with the ground and pound.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Projekti Yksi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
#TD2#
Yksi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puro to the ground. Yksi is now in Puro's guard.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Yksi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yksi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yksi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yksi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi takes a little break here. Puro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yksi wants to control for a moment but Puro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Yksi slows the pace down in half guard.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
Yksi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yksi lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Puro wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy.
Yksi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #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.
Yksi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yksi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puro gets full guard.
Yksi looking to sit in guard and control but Puro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro preventing the sweep.
Yksi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Yksi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yksi advances position into side control!
Yksi trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom.
Yksi is working Puro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yksi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yksi advances to full mount.
Puro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puro tries to get out of the position.
Yksi avoids the attempt from Puro to control.#T4#
Yksi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yksi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yksi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yksi dominating with strikes here.
Yksi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Yksi.
Yksi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yksi wants to control the pace but Puro is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puro blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yksi shoots in looking for a takedown. Puro tries to sprawl out of it but Yksi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Yksi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Yksi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yksi.
Yksi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yksi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi tries to free his leg and advance position but Puro is retaining full guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Puro keeps moving. #T1#
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Yksi has his hands on Puro's head, controlling the position.
Puro postures up.
Yksi has his hands on Puro's head, controlling the position.
Yksi is trying to control the position but Puro postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yksi is keeping the position for now.
Yksi 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#
Yksi prevents Puro from improving his position.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puro is staying active underneath Yksi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murha Puro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yksi passes into side control, despite Puro's attempt to control the position.
Puro struggling a bit here.
Puro dodges the ground and pound from Yksi.
Yksi trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yksi staying calm.
Yksi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puro keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yksi controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Yksi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Puro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Projekti Yksi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yksi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Goat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yksi but Yksi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Goat is looking to counter punch.
Goat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yksi counters with a nice body shot.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Goat dodges the punch combination from Yksi.
#TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goat to the mat! Goat manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Yksi is proving a slippery customer.
Goat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Yksi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yksi is fighting to break Goat's control of his arms but Goat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi scoring with some ground and pound.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving. #SUB#
Goat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yksi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yksi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yksi postures up and lands a big shot to Goat's brow.
Yksi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yksi looking to sit in guard and control but Goat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goat lands a couple of digs.
Goat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yksi wants to hit a sweep here but Goat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yksi there!
Yksi regains half guard.#T3#
Yksi has his hands clasped together around Goat's back. He's all about the action.
Yksi is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yksi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yksi defending well though.
Yksi controlling the position well.
Yksi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yksi is controlling Goat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goat trying to control the action but Yksi is working from the bottom.
Yksi is controlling Goat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yksi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yksi is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yksi is just riding it out for now. Goat eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi 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#
Goat misses with the body kick
and Yksi counters with a straight right hand.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yksi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yksi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch but Yksi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goat misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goat to the ground. Yksi is now in Goat's guard.#SUB#
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yksi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yksi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Goat has momentary wrist control but Yksi slips an elbow through the middle.
Yksi wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.#SUB#
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goat wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy.
Yksi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yksi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goat wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yksi is looking to advance position but Goat won't allow it.
Yksi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yksi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Yksi can't control as he wanted to and Goat manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Goat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yksi pulls his head out easily.
Yksi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it.
Still in half guard, Yksi seems content to control.#SUB#
Goat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Goat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yksi pulls his head out easily.
Yksi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yksi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goat trying to control but Yksi postures up.
Yksi works his way into full mount!
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yksi landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Goat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yksi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Yksi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yksi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yksi moves out of range as Goat strikes.
Yksi swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yksi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goat gets caught flat footed, as Yksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yksi defends it easily.
Goat wants to stand and escape but Yksi is having none of it.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Yksi wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yksi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yksi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yksi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi trying to control the pace.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yksi is trying to control. Goat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yksi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Goat actively working from the bottom here.
Yksi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it.
Yksi prevents Goat from improving his position.
Yksi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yksi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Goat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Goat trying to control here.
Yksi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yksi passes to side control.
Goat prevents Yksi from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat gets back to half guard.
Yksi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Yksi trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
Yksi controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Projekti Yksi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yksi 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Falco shoots in and drives through. Yksi sprawls well.
Falco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Yksi misses the target.
A head kick by Falco misses
and Yksi counters with a stiff right hand.
Falco throws a head kick but Yksi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Yksi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Yksi cracks Falco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yksi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falco to stand back up!#ROC#Falco is rocked!
Falco fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Yksi misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco tries to clinch but Yksi moves out of range.
Falco slips under a jab from Yksi.
Falco scores with a kick to the body.
Falco tries to clinch up.
Yksi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falco wants to clinch
and Yksi counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Falco falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
A victorious Projekti Yksi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sean Falco spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. I know this one is a tough loss but I promise I will come back stronger and better than before. Much respect to my opponent and I wish them the best. Love you all and thank you again. Time to do work!'. |
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Event:
GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Yksi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rex misses the body punch
and Yksi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yksi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rex on the side of the head.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Rex defending well as Yksi loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Yksi catches Rex right on the button with a cross.
Yksi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yksi lands an overhand right.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Rex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex connects with a jab.
Yksi misses with an uppercut
and Rex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Yksi throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
A nice side step and Rex releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yksi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yksi takes a swing at Rex's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rex! But no joy.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Rex. #TD#
Yksi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yksi throwing strikes but missing.
Rex managing to control the position. #T2#
Yksi trying to move into half guard but instead Rex has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Yksi looking for subs off his back but Rex has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rex prevents Yksi from improving his position.#T3#
Yksi trying to get back to full guard but Rex takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yksi wants to hold on but Rex pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Rex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rex is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rex controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Rex has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Projekti Yksi will probably get the nod.
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#
Yksi misses with a hook to the body
letting Rex counter with a right hand.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Yksi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Yksi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rex counters with a three punch combo that has Yksi backing up. Yksi nods at Rex to acknowledge the strikes.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Yksi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yksi.
Rex is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yksi with a body shot.
Yksi swings for the body but Rex moves out of range.
Rex swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Yksi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Yksi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rex.
Rex swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rex throws an off balance right hand
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi cracks Rex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yksi misses with a right hand
and Rex counters with a straight right hand.
Projekti Yksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Rex.
Yksi dives in for a single leg takedown but Rex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Rex tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Yksi pulls guard successfully.
Yksi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Rex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Rex.#T2#
Rex slips a straight right by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Rex lands a nice looking body shot.
Yksi defending well as Rex loads up on a big left hand.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rex takes one on the button.
Yksi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex. #CL2#
Rex clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Rex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yksi tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Yksi drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Rex.
Rex tries a body shot but Yksi blocks it.
Rex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rex throws a punch but it's blocked by Yksi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yksi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yksi misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi tries to pull guard but Rex forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Projekti Yksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yksi jumps into guard, dragging Rex to the mat.
Yksi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rex is trying to stand back up but Yksi is controlling him
#T4#
Yksi looks to land a strike but Rex avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex trying to control the position here.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Rex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Rex!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lingo Rex 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#
Rex throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rex moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Rex throws out a counter right but Yksi avoids it with no problem.
Rex swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yksi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yksi throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
Rex stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Yksi catches Rex right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi lands a really nice looking cross but Rex seems unphased.
Rex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Rex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yksi.
Rex doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Rex scores with a jab. Yksi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Rex misses with a left hand
and Yksi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rex moves away.
Yksi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yksi lands a jab.
Yksi throws a hook but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex scores with a hook.#T2#
Yksi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yksi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Rex releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Rex.
Rex misses with a looping right.
Rex takes a swing at Yksi's ribcage but misses.
Yksi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rex finds it's way through Yksi's defenses.
Yksi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Yksi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rex throws out a counter right but Yksi avoids it with no problem.
Yksi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yksi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Lingo Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Rex.
Rex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yksi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Yksi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rex counter with a right hand.
Yksi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Yksi lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Rex blocks a jab.
Yksi misses the jab.
Rex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Rex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Rex jabs at Yksi's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lingo Rex.
Well Rex 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lingo Rex! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Yksi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yksi throws a hook but Fairisles blocks it.
Yksi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairisles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yksi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Yksi.
Fairisles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Fairisles is rocked!
Yksi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Yksi.
Fairisles is still on wobbly legs! Can Yksi finish him?#T1##KD#
Yksi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fairisles sprawling to the canvas! Fairisles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yksi finish him?!
Fairisles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yksi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fairisles! Yksi dives in looking to finish! Fairisles is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
Miles Fairisles spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fighters get beat, great fighters come back. Great fighters beat other great fighters when they come back. The fact is, I'll be back.'. |
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