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Event:
FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Kuja catches Yomero right on the button with a cross.
Yomero looks to throw the jab but Kuja is out of range.
Yomero tries for a takedown but Kuja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yomero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuja defends well and Yomero ends up having to push Kuja into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yomero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuja avoids it really well and circles away.
Arsi Kuja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johel Yomero.
Yomero shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuja sprawls well. He's pushed Yomero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuja ducks under a wild hook from Yomero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Yomero.
Yomero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Kuja moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Kuja.
Kuja just leaning against Yomero, taking a breather. #T1#
Kuja lands a nice uppercut.
Kuja lands with a left to the head.
Kuja misses with a punch on the inside.
Yomero tries to throw a body punch but Kuja avoids it by throwing Yomero back against the cage.
Yomero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuja lands a shoulder strike.
Kuja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
Yomero misses with a punch on the inside.
Yomero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yomero misses with the head strike.
Kuja lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kuja.
Good body shot from Kuja.
Kuja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuja as the two fighters clinch.
Kuja blocks an uppercut.
Yomero tries to pull guard but Kuja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kuja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuja lands with a short shot to the head.
Yomero has a couple of punches blocked by Kuja.
Kuja lands a hook that snaps the head of Yomero backwards. #T2#
Kuja digs a right hand into Yomero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yomero's gas tank.
Kuja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yomero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kuja.
Kuja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
Kuja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kuja.
A short left from Kuja.
Yomero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuja cracks Yomero with a nice body shot.
Yomero looks winded!
Yomero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuja controls his hands.
Kuja lands a body punch.
Kuja lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kuja.
Nice body punch from Kuja - that landed with a thud.
Kuja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kuja pushes Yomero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuja lands a shoulder strike.
Kuja is pushing Yomero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuja is pressed up against the cage. Yomero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuja down to the mat. Kuja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arsi Kuja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yomero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yomero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yomero with a poor takedown
and Yomero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Kuja. #ROC#Yomero is rocked!
Kuja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuja circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yomero to the canvas! Yomero doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuja keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsi Kuja!
Arsi Kuja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Grappling swinging wildly here.
Yomero feints the counter takedown.
Yomero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
#TD2#
Yomero dives in and scores a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Yomero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappling defends it well.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for a kimura but Grappling is defending it quite comfortably.
Yomero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Grappling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yomero is pressing down on Grappling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grappling is holding on for now.
Grappling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yomero. #SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Grappling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yomero controlling the pace. #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.
Grappling is trying to stand up here but Yomero is controlling him well.
Grappling controlling the position well.
Grappling is looking for a sweep. Yomero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappling is working hard here to advance position.
Yomero is looking to stall here but Grappling recovers full guard.
Yomero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Grappling is trying to hold Yomero in close to prevent damage but Yomero has managed to pass into half guard.
Grappling trying to control here.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yomero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yomero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Yomero wants to pass to mount but Grappling is defending the position. #SUB2#
Yomero seems to be working for a kimura but Grappling defends the submission attempt.
Grappling missing with punches from the bottom.
Grappling tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Grappling is refusing to be controlled, as Yomero sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johel Yomero dominated that round.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grappling throws a combination. Yomero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yomero lands with a nice combination. Grappling backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Grappling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grappling.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in and bounces Grappling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grappling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yomero throws a big elbow that misses.
Yomero prevents Grappling from getting back to his feet.
Yomero throws a big right hand that misses.
Yomero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Old Grappling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grappling jabs Yomero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grappling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yomero.
Grappling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Grappling finds it's target.
Grappling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yomero on the side of the head.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Yomero is thwarting Grappling's attempts to control the position.
Yomero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Grappling trying to hold on to Yomero's head to control him but Yomero postures up.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yomero lands strikes from half guard.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard but Yomero has passed into side control.
Grappling is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Yomero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappling wants to control but Yomero postures up.#SUB2#
Yomero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yomero looks up at the clock and then as Grappling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yomero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yomero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grappling is trying to control Yomero's posture but Yomero avoids it.
Yomero cracks Grappling with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Grappling taking a bit of punishment here - Yomero scoring with strikes.
Yomero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grappling is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yomero connects with a decent elbow.
Yomero trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Johel Yomero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yomero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grappling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yomero is trying to ground and pound but Grappling uses the momentary lack of control by Yomero to regain half guard.
Yomero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappling's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johel Yomero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Yomero.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Grappling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yomero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yomero wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
Grappling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yomero is controlling him.
Yomero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yomero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grappling 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#
Grappling prevents Yomero from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Yomero looking for submissions off his back.
Yomero is trying to control but can't.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grappling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yomero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yomero 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#
Grappling is not content to let Yomero control the position.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Old Grappling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yomero throwing shots but Grappling is blocking nicely.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yomero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Yomero prevents Grappling from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard.
Yomero trying to control the action but Grappling is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yomero slips a nice elbow through Grappling's hands, connecting with Grappling's forehead.
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Yomero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grappling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yomero passes to side control.
Yomero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grappling is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yomero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappling keeps working. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappling has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johel Yomero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yomero 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result!
Congratulations to my opponent.
I will train and come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Onana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yomero in his tracks.
Yomero throws a lazy uppercut
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Onana as Yomero shoots in.
Yomero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yomero misses with a takedown
and Onana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yomero dives in and grabs Onana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onana pushes down on Yomero's head and hops out.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johel Yomero.
Yomero scores with a hook.
Yomero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yomero shoots and misses
enabling Onana to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Onana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yomero's head.#ROC#Yomero is rocked!
Onana ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yomero out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Onana!
Jeffery Onana retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeffery Onana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Blight lands with a nice body kick.
Blight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yomero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yomero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yomero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blight throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Blight scores with a takedown into Yomero's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yomero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yomero looking for a sweep. Not yet Yomero, not yet. #SUB2#
Yomero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blight has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blight is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yomero!
Blight controlling from the full mount.
Yomero tries to hold on but Blight postures up.
Blight wants to control the pace but Yomero is squirming around nicely.
Yomero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yomero throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Yomero with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yomero has gone for a leg lock! Blight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yomero's guard.#REVR#
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Blight preventing the sweep.
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Blight being controlled here momentarily.
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yomero trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Yomero looking for subs off his back but Blight has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yomero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Blight tries to pass to full mount but Yomero defends it.
Yomero is not content to let Blight control the position.
Blight content to control rather than advance.
Yomero wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yomero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yomero keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rutbane Blight 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blight.
Yomero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blight as he jumps to the side.
Blight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blight looks to land a body kick but Yomero moved away.
Yomero shoots in for a double leg but Blight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blight tries a head kick but it misses.
Blight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Blight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yomero throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Blight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yomero can do to turn this around?#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blight. That's going to slow Yomero down.
Yomero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Yomero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blight sprawls well initially but Yomero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yomero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blight's head.
Blight is refusing to be controlled, as Yomero sits in half guard.
Johel Yomero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yomero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blight wants to improve his position but Yomero is controlling well.
Yomero is taking a breather. Blight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Yomero misses with a head shot. Blight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yomero throwing strikes from guard but Blight blocks nicely.
Blight trying to keep a closed guard but Yomero is proving a slippery customer.
Yomero trying to control but Blight is working from the bottom.
Yomero throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Yomero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blight has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Yomero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Blight doesn't defend quickly enough and Yomero has managed to lock this one up! Can Blight escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yomero on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rutbane Blight spoke after the fight, saying '...'. |
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Event:
BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Payne. #TD2#
Yomero looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Yomero drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Yomero cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Yomero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yomero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yomero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yomero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yomero defends it easily.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yomero passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is pressing down on Yomero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yomero landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Yomero trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yomero scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yomero tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Payne keeping full guard, as Yomero tries to pass. #SUB#
Payne has his foot on Yomero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yomero works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yomero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yomero has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Yomero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yomero looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Payne has his foot on Yomero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yomero works his way back into a safe position though.
Yomero landing with the ground and pound.
Yomero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yomero stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yomero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yomero connects with a couple of short punches.
Yomero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yomero trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Yomero defends easily.
Yomero connects with a couple of short punches.
Yomero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yomero working some strikes from top position.
Yomero postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
Yomero stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yomero lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.
Yomero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Payne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yomero escapes and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payne sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Payne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Yomero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yomero landing with the ground and pound.
Yomero scoring with some ground and pound.
Yomero tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yomero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yomero wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Yomero is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yomero is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T6#
Yomero is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yomero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.
Yomero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Yomero stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Payne is looking for a triangle but Yomero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Yomero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Yomero from controlling successfully.
Yomero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Yomero landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB#
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Yomero defends easily.
Yomero stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Yomero stalls from top position.
Yomero wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face as Yomero controls the position. #SUB2#
Yomero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payne is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Yomero is trying to get an arm triangle but Payne is defending well.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yomero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Payne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yomero off and has taken his back!#T9#
Payne gets his hands free as Yomero looks to control.
Yomero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Payne is trying to stick to Yomero's back but Yomero is turning into Payne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Payne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yomero.#SUB#
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yomero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yomero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Yomero drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Yomero off! Yomero jumps back into Payne's guard. #SUB#
Yomero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yomero has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johel Yomero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Yomero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Yomero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Yomero feints and as Payne raises his hands in defense, Yomero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Payne has his feet on Yomero's thighs here. He's pushed Yomero off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yomero screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Payne!
Our winner, Jason Payne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB-5
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Yomero pushes Borisov up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borisov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borisov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov working aggressively here.
Borisov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yomero misses with a punch on the inside.
Borisov blocks an uppercut.
Borisov is trying to push Yomero away but Yomero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Borisov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yomero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Borisov - just one landing. #CL2#
Yomero forces Borisov back against the cage and clinches.
Borisov working aggressively here.
Borisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borisov throws a head punch that misses.
Borisov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yomero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Yomero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borisov's efforts to push away.
Borisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Borisov breaks from the clinch.
Borisov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Johel Yomero has been cut.
Yomero blocks a jab.
Yomero moves away from the strike by Borisov.
Yomero lands with an overhand left.
Yomero ducks under a wild hook from Borisov.
Sloppy strikes from Yomero. Those never looked like landing.
Borisov is looking to counter punch.
Borisov looks to land a right hand but Yomero moved out of range.
Borisov with a jab.
Yomero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yomero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Borisov lands a big uppercut and Yomero crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yomero looks OK. Borisov waves Yomero back to his feet!#ROC#Yomero is rocked!
Yomero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yomero is still on wobbly legs! Can Borisov finish him?
Borisov looks to throw the jab but Yomero is out of range.
Boris Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Borisov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Yomero out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Borisov! |
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Event:
The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gurr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Yomero counters with a single leg into guard. Gurr didn't expect that.
Yomero lands a couple of digs.
Yomero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yomero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gurr wants to control but Yomero passes easily into half guard.
Gurr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yomero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gurr is looking to get back to full guard here but Yomero has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yomero controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Yomero 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.#T1#
Gurr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yomero connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Gurr has been cut.
Yomero is chipping away with strikes.
Gurr is looking for a sweep.
Yomero working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Yomero is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gurr is trying to escape and Yomero transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gurr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yomero! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johel Yomero!
Our winner, Johel Yomero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Stojnic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Yomero counters by moving into the clinch.
Stojnic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yomero lands a right hand.
Yomero lands a right hand.
Stojnic is looking for a takedown.
Stojnic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yomero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johel Yomero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Stojnic.
Yomero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stojnic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yomero after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Yomero.
A body shot lands from Yomero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yomero.
Stojnic looks winded!
Yomero lands with a short shot to the head.
Yomero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stojnic or not.
Yomero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yomero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stojnic.
Yomero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stojnic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yomero is defending well.
Stojnic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A short right from Yomero on the inside.
Yomero scores with a shot to the side of Stojnic's head.
Yomero prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Yomero.
Yomero gets through Stojnic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yomero pushes Stojnic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yomero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yomero.
Yomero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stojnic backwards.
A short uppercut from Yomero.
Yomero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Stojnic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yomero lands a body punch.
Stojnic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stojnic is still on wobbly legs! Can Yomero finish him?
Yomero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stojnic or not.
Yomero lands a nice uppercut.
Yomero pushes Stojnic against the cage. Yomero is working some dirty boxing. Yomero pushes off with a quick right hook! Stojnic goes down! Stojnic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yomero moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johel Yomero!
Our winner, Johel Yomero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Yomero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fry was covering up waiting for the punch and Yomero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yomero dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Yomero has hold of Fry's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fry tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yomero cranks the arm and Fry screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fry, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bahs pushes Yomero up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bahs pulls Yomero into guard.
#SUB2#
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bahs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Bahs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yomero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yomero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero chips away with some ground and pound.
Yomero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yomero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Bahs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yomero lands a couple of elbows.
Yomero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yomero pushes down on Bahs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yomero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bahs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yomero 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.
Ground and pound from Yomero. #T2#
Yomero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bahs is looking to get to half guard.
Yomero controlling the pace for now.
Yomero working Bahs over with strikes here.
Bahs looks winded!
Yomero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yomero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yomero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bahs?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yomero controlling his opponent. #T3#
Yomero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yomero breaks from Bahs's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Yomero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bahs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yomero lands a big shot there that rocks Bahs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yomero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yomero landing strikes from the mount.
Bahs is bucking up trying to escape but Yomero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Bahs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yomero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yomero lands with some strikes.
Bahs is still in real trouble! Can Yomero finish him?
Bahs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Yomero with a couple of short strikes.
A big strike lands for Yomero! That's really hurt Bahs and he's turned his back - Yomero keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yomero jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johel Yomero!
A relieved looking Johel Yomero 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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