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Event:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Yergin back into the cage.
Yergin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Yergin jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Yergin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Mendes slips nicely into half guard.
Yergin is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yergin is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yergin wants to get back to full guard but Mendes has passed into side control.
Mendes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yergin is looking to reverse the position.
Yergin wants to control but Mendes postures up.#T1#
Yergin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yergin! #SUB2#
Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yergin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes looking to control but Yergin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yergin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yergin wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Yergin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Mendes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yergin can't escape the position.
Yergin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yergin suckers Mendes into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Yergin is now in Mendes's guard!
Yergin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yergin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yergin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Yergin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yergin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yergin defends it easily.#T3#
Yergin cracks Mendes with a solid left hand.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Yergin postures up.
Yergin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yergin cracks Mendes with a solid left hand.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yergin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Yergin from controlling successfully.
Yergin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yergin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yergin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yergin is working Mendes over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Yergin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yergin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yergin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yergin connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Yergin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Yergin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendes's guard.
Yergin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Yergin from controlling successfully.
Yergin with a nice head shot there.
Yergin postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Yergin trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Yergin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yergin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yergin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendes's head.
Yergin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Yergin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yergin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Mendes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yergin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendes gets full guard.
Yergin landing with the ground and pound.
Yergin wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Yergin controlling him for the moment.
Yergin with a nice head shot there.
Yergin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yergin advances to half guard.
Yergin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yergin working Mendes over with strikes.
Yergin wants to pass to mount but Mendes is defending the position.
Yergin trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away. #T2#
Mendes wants to control but Yergin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yergin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daniel Yergin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yergin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendes is in trouble now - Yergin has advanced to mount!
Yergin raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Yergin landing shots from mount.
Yergin with the ground and pound from mount.
Mendes can't escape the position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Yergin! Mendes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Yergin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Yergin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yergin digs a good hook to Navarro's body.
Yergin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Yergin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yergin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yergin.
Yergin is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Yergin.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Yergin lands a body shot. #TD2#
Yergin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Yergin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yergin is tightening it up a little... Navarro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Navarro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Navarro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yergin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Yergin! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 8
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
Yergin thuds his right hand into Sanders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yergin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Yergin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yergin.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yergin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yergin with a nice head shot there.
Yergin lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yergin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yergin with a nice head shot there.
Yergin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yergin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanders has momentary wrist control but Yergin slips an elbow through the middle.
Yergin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanders manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yergin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Yergin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanders!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Yergin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yergin trying his best to control but Sanders has mounted him.
Yergin is trying desperately to improve position.
Yergin is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Yergin is holding on tight.
Yergin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanders has a good base and remains in mount.
Yergin tries to lock up and control but Sanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanders trying to control but Yergin is having none of it.
Yergin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Yergin regains half guard.
Yergin is looking to improve his position.
Yergin trying to control but Sanders postures up.
Yergin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Yergin.
Yergin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Yergin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Yergin won't let him. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.#SUB#
Yergin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yergin striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanders passes into side control.
Yergin can't do much from the bottom here.
Yergin 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.
Yergin is holding Sanders down, trying to stall.
Yergin tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yergin gets back to half guard.
Yergin tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg. #SU2#
Sanders gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Charles Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yergin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Yergin misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Yergin on that attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sanders has knocked Yergin down with a huge combo! Sanders steps away and waves a wobbly Yergin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Yergin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Sanders lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Yergin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Sanders!
Charles Sanders very nearly forgot to thank Advance Sport Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Yergin dives in for a single leg takedown but Axelsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Yergin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Yergin shoots for a double leg takedown but Axelsen sprawls well. He's pushed Yergin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Yergin with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Yergin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Axelsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Yergin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yergin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axelsen defends it nicely.
Axelsen is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD2#
Yergin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yergin working the head and body with strikes.
Yergin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yergin is looking to advance position but Axelsen won't allow it.
Yergin working Axelsen over with strikes.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yergin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Axelsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yergin is working away from the top position though.
Yergin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsen wants to improve his position but Yergin is controlling well.
#T2#
Yergin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yergin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Yergin is trying to work for a kimura but Axelsen is defending well.
Yergin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yergin winds up and cracks Axelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Yergin.
Yergin is stalling here. Axelsen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yergin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Axelsen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yergin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Axelsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yergin keeps working.
Yergin can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yergin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yergin trying to remain calm as Axelsen controls from the top position.
Axelsen trying to control the action but Yergin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yergin is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Yergin wants to control but Axelsen postures up.
Yergin is trying to get back to half guard.
Yergin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yergin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Axelsen pulls his head out easily.
Yergin trying to control from the bottom.
Axelsen prevents Yergin from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Axelsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yergin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yergin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back.
Axelsen is looking to take a break and control but Yergin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yergin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Axelsen trying to control but Yergin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yergin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Axelsen passes into half guard.
Yergin wants to control but Axelsen is keeping busy.
#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axelsen controlling the action here.
Axelsen blocks the strikes from Yergin.
Axelsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yergin is looking to improve his position.
Axelsen is keen to just control but Yergin is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Yergin darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the ropes.#T7#
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yergin blocking some punches.
Yergin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yergin tries to pull guard but Axelsen won't allow it.
Yergin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yergin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Yergin fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Yergin pulls Axelsen into guard.
#SUB2#
Yergin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Axelsen is aware though and is defending well.
Yergin keeping moving, preventing Axelsen from controlling successfully.
Axelsen advances position into side control!
Yergin tries to buck Axelsen off but Axelsen is having none of it.#T8#
Axelsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yergin keeps working.
Yergin is trying to get back to half guard.
Axelsen trying to control the position but Yergin is working away.
Axelsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yergin on the ground.
Yergin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yergin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yergin thows a huge punch but Axelsen dodges it nicely.
Axelsen trying to hold on to Yergin's head to control him but Yergin postures up.
Yergin works his way into side control. #T9#
Yergin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Axelsen is holding Yergin down, trying to stall.
Axelsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yergin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yergin throws an elbow but Axelsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yergin 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.
Axelsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Yergin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yergin moves into full mount!
Loke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Yergin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yergin landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Yergin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yergin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Daniel Yergin!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Daniel Yergin!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Daniel Yergin!
Daniel Yergin wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW TEST
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yergin working Newton over with strikes.
Yergin working the head and body with strikes.
Newton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yergin trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yergin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yergin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Yergin lands strikes from half guard.
Yergin 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yergin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yergin working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yergin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yergin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yergin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yergin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Yergin.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yergin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yergin with shots to the head and body - Newton looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Yergin working the ground and pound effectively.
Yergin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Newton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Darren Newton has been cut.#T2#
Yergin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Newton is out cold - huge knockout for Yergin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Yergin! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Walls slips under a jab from Yergin.
Yergin sizes up Walls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walls throws a hook but Yergin avoids it easily.
Walls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walls swings for the body but Yergin moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls lands with a shot to the body.
Walls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walls scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yergin is rocked!
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Yergin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walls with a body shot.
Walls throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Yergin's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Walls dives in looking to finish as Yergin flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Walls's strikes! Walls is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Yergin's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Yergin was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Walls!
During a confident post fight interview, Xander Walls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 11
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Travis rushes Yergin and presses him up against the cage.
Yergin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Travis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yergin is trying to pull guard but Travis has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Travis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yergin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Travis lands a head shot.
Yergin ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Yergin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Travis connects with a leg kick.
Travis loads up on a big right hand but Yergin slips the punch.
Yergin moves forwards but Travis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Travis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yergin feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Travis gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yergin jumps guard but Travis stands there with Yergin around his waist. Yergin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yergin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Yergin successfully pulls guard.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Travis wants to stand but Yergin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Yergin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Travis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yergin's guard.#SUB#
Yergin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Travis defends well.
Travis postures up and lands a big shot to Yergin's brow.
Travis is looking to stand up but Yergin won't let him.
Travis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Travis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travis wants to stand but Yergin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yergin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yergin tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Travis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Yergin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Travis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travis wanted to stand there but Yergin had control of the position. #SUB#
Yergin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Travis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yergin has tightened it up now! Travis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Yergin! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 78
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Aharon.
Yergin 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.
Yergin throws a hook to the side of Aharon's head but Aharon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aharon feinted with a counter takedown.#KD#
Aharon drops Yergin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yergin looks back up at him and smiles so Aharon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Aharon drops Yergin with a huge uppercut! Yergin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aharon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 53
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Yergin cracks Ballin with an open hand slap.
Yergin 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.
Ballin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yergin.
Nice body punch from Ballin. #TD2#
Yergin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yergin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballin, not yet.
Ballin is working hard here to advance position.
Yergin lands a couple of elbows.
Ballin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yergin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ballin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballin advances to half guard.
Ballin is looking to advance position but Yergin won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Yergin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ballin content to control rather than advance.
Yergin wants to get back to full guard.
Ballin slips a nice elbow through Yergin's hands, connecting with Yergin's forehead.#SUB2#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back.
Yergin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ballin wants to pass the guard but Yergin is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yergin wants to improve his position but Ballin is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yergin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back.
Ballin controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yergin tries to roll over but Ballin keeps him under control.
Yergin is pressing down on Ballin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yergin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yergin is trying to control the position but Ballin postures up.
Ballin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ballin wants to pass the guard but Yergin is keeping the position.
Ballin pushing down on Yergin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ballin trying to pass the guard but Yergin defending well.
Yergin trying to control but Ballin postures up.
Ballin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ballin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yergin tries to get to full guard but Ballin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yergin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Yergin wants to improve his position but Ballin is controlling well.
Ballin wants to pass to mount but Yergin is defending the position.
Ballin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ballin continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yergin trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ballin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Patrick Ballin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yergin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yergin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#KD#
Ballin lands a big uppercut and Yergin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yergin looks OK. Ballin waves Yergin back to his feet!#ROC#Yergin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Ballin slips under a jab.
Yergin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballin finish him?
Ballin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yergin seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yergin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ballin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ballin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yergin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Yergin.
Ballin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yergin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ballin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yergin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballin.
Yergin defending well as Ballin loads up on a big left hand.
Yergin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ballin counters with a straight right hand.
Ballin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yergin circles away quickly and effectively.
Yergin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballin manages to avoid it.
Yergin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ballin loads up on a big right hand but Yergin slips the punch.
Patrick Ballin is winning the standup battle so far.
Yergin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballin.#T1#
Ballin moves away from the strike by Yergin.
No joy there for Ballin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Yergin looking to score a takedown here. Ballin is defending well but Yergin drives through and ends up in Ballin's guard.
Yergin chips away with some ground and pound.
Yergin looking to pass the guard.
Ballin keeping moving, preventing Yergin from controlling successfully.
Ballin keeping full guard, as Yergin tries to pass.
Ballin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yergin is one step ahead there.
Ballin is trying to keep Yergin in close.
Patrick Ballin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballin managing to control the position.
Yergin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ballin pulls Yergin in close to prevent any damage.
Yergin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yergin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballin has Yergin pulled in close to control his posture.
Yergin is in close to Ballin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yergin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Yergin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ballin's head.
Ballin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Yergin passes Ballin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yergin is looking for a kimura here.
Ballin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yergin throws a strike but Ballin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Yergin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ballin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ballin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Yergin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballin stays in close to Yergin's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Yergin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ballin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballin passes Yergin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Ballin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Yergin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ballin throws a hook but Yergin avoids it easily.
Yergin throws out a counter right but Ballin avoids it with no problem.
Yergin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yergin lands a nice hook to Ballin's body. Ballin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yergin misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ballin misses.
Ballin lands with a nice body punch.
Ballin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yergin.
Ballin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yergin.
Yergin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballin works Yergin's body with a nice hook.
Ballin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yergin is just out of range.
Yergin walks into a jab.
Ballin measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yergin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Patrick Ballin! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Danger wants to clinch.#TD#
Yergin gets a double leg takedown into Danger's 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.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yergin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danger keeping moving, preventing Yergin from controlling successfully.
Danger is trying to keep Yergin in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yergin throws a big elbow that misses.
Yergin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yergin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Yergin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danger defends it well.
Yergin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danger!
Danger is working to get back to half guard.
Danger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yergin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yergin misses with a head shot.
Danger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danger is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Yergin goes for an armbar but Danger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danger. #SUB#
Yergin looking for a guillotine here but Danger defends easily.
#SUB#
Danger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yergin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danger has managed to get both his arms back between Yergin's legs - danger averted.
Danger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yergin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danger wants to stand but Yergin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yergin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yergin tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Yergin working a defensive guard here.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yergin is looking for a triangle but Danger pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Yergin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.#SUB#
Yergin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danger wants to control from the top but Yergin keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yergin is looking for a triangle but Danger pushes his legs off easily.
Danger wants to control from the top but Yergin keeps moving. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danger trying to control but Yergin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yergin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yergin, not yet. #SUB#
Yergin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Yergin 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##CL2#
Danger rushes Yergin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danger is trying to drag Yergin to the mat but Yergin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yergin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
Danger tries to pull guard but Yergin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danger is working for takedown but Yergin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel Yergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Danger.#BC2#
Danger manages to break the clinch.
Yergin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Danger has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yergin scores with a nice strike.
Danger fails to land the takedown.
Yergin slaps away a takedown attempt from Danger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yergin lands a nice shot that snaps Danger's head back.
#T1##TD2#
Danger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yergin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yergin.
Yergin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yergin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yergin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danger defends it well.
Daniel Yergin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danger is looking for a sweep. Yergin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yergin works his way into side control. #T2#
Yergin cracks Danger with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Yergin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danger, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Yergin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Yergin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danger is trying to control Yergin's posture but Yergin avoids it. #T3#
Yergin tries to advance to mount but Danger denies him. #SUB#
Yergin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Danger is looking to regain half guard here but Yergin keeps moving and retains side control.
Danger misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Yergin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yergin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danger can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Yergin.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danger wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Yergin is trying to get an arm triangle but Danger is defending well. #SUB#
Yergin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Yergin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danger, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danger has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Yergin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Yergin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yergin lands with a nice combination. Danger backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Danger shoots in and gets a takedown into Yergin's guard.
Danger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yergin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Yergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger wants to stand but Yergin is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Danger trying to control but Yergin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yergin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danger is aware though and is defending well.
Yergin trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Yergin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danger is aware though and is defending well.
Danger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danger wanted to stand there but Yergin had control of the position. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yergin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danger wants to control from the top but Yergin keeps moving.
Danger is in close to Yergin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Yergin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yergin looking to control.
#SUB#
Yergin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.#SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Danger looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yergin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Yergin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yergin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danger wants to control from the top but Yergin keeps moving. #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.#SUB#
Danger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Danger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yergin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danger has managed to get both his arms back between Yergin's legs - danger averted.
Danger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Yergin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurt Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Yergin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Yergin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yergin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Yergin! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Yergin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yergin lands a jab to Dee Dee's midsection.
Yergin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.
Yergin pushing down on Dee Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Dee Dee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yergin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dee Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yergin is defending well.
Yergin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yergin has Dee Dee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dee Dee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yergin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Yergin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee Dee tries for a takedown but Yergin manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Yergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Dee Dee.
Yergin can't find room to land a body shot as Dee Dee controls the action.
Yergin tries to circle away but Dee Dee has him pinned against the cage.
Dee Dee tries to score a body lock takedown but Yergin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee Dee has Yergin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yergin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dee Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yergin tries to pull guard but Dee Dee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dee Dee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yergin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee Dee looks winded!
Yergin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yergin slips a nice elbow through Dee Dee's hands, connecting with Dee Dee's forehead.
Dee Dee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Yergin wants to pass the guard but Dee Dee is defending well. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee Dee defends it well. #SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yergin.
Yergin prevents Dee Dee from standing back up.
#SUB#
Yergin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee Dee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yergin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dee Dee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dee Dee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dee Dee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yergin tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin tries to improve position but can't.
Yergin is working hard here to advance position.
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin manages to get back to half guard.
Yergin wants to improve his position but Dee Dee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yergin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee Dee pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yergin is trying to maintain the position but Dee Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yergin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yergin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yergin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yergin dives in and grabs Dee Dee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dee Dee pushes down on Yergin's head and hops out.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee Dee's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Yergin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Yergin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yergin is in Dee Dee's guard.
Dee Dee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yergin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Yergin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yergin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dee Dee won't allow it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yergin throws a head kick but Dee Dee moves out of range.
Dee Dee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yergin defends it well.
Daniel Yergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Dee as Yergin shoots in.
Yergin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee Dee circles away.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin scores with a takedown into Dee Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yergin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee Dee is retaining full guard.
Yergin throws a big right hand that misses.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Dee Dee gets to his feet - Yergin follows without any prompting. #T1#
Dee Dee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yergin to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.
Dee Dee pushes Yergin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee Dee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yergin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yergin looking to score a takedown here. Dee Dee is defending well but Yergin drives through and ends up in Dee Dee's guard.
Dee Dee kicks Yergin off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yergin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Yergin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is working for an americana but Dee Dee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Yergin was thinking about the submission.
Dee Dee wants to stand up but Yergin is controlling him.
Billy Dee Dee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yergin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dee Dee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yergin, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Yergin looking for subs off his back but Dee Dee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dee Dee tries to stand and escape but Yergin is controlling the position.
Yergin trying to control from the bottom.
Dee Dee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yergin controls his leg. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
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.
Yergin is controlling Dee Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee Dee from advancing to side control.
Yergin trying to get back to full guard but Dee Dee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yergin tries to hold on but Dee Dee postures up.
My spies in Banzai Combat Academy LA inform me that Dee Dee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yergin is looking to get to half guard.
Yergin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dee Dee is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dee Dee 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#
Yergin misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Yergin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dee Dee kicks off Yergin and gets to his feet. #TD#
Yergin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dee Dee pushes Yergin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel Yergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yergin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Yergin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee Dee is trying to buck Yergin off.#SUB#
Yergin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yergin with the ground and pound but Dee Dee regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Dee Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Yergin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Yergin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee Dee is just riding it out for now. Yergin eventually gives up the hold.
Yergin drops an elbow to the side of Dee Dee's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Dee Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yergin misses with a wild combination.
Dee Dee feints the counter takedown.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt - Dee Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Dee Dee tries to sprawl but Yergin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yergin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Yergin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee Dee defending well though.
Dee Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yergin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Yergin looking for a submission but Dee Dee manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dee Dee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yergin won't allow Dee Dee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yergin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dee Dee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dee Dee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dee Dee! #REVB#
Yergin tries to buck Dee Dee off but Dee Dee is having none of it.#T4#
Yergin holds on to Dee Dee's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yergin is looking for a sweep.
Yergin wants to control but Dee Dee postures up.
Yergin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dee Dee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yergin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dee Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Yergin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dee Dee to the mat! Dee Dee manages to get full guard.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dee Dee tries to stand but Yergin is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dee Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dee Dee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dee Dee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Yergin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sayerat's half guard.
Sayerat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yergin on the ground.
Sayerat is trying to stand up here but Yergin is controlling him well.
Yergin 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.
Yergin passes to side control. #SUB2#
Yergin has hold of Sayerat's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sayerat seems comfortable defending it but Yergin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sayerat is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sayerat is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yergin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Yergin! |
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