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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Yagan misses with a leg kick
and Mahpants Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahpants Jr misses with a body kick.
Yagan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahpants Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yagan wants to clinch
and Mahpants Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahpants Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahpants Jr. That's going to slow Yagan down.
Yagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahpants Jr slips under a jab.
Mahpants Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahpants Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yagan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yagan tries to clinch
letting Mahpants Jr counter with a right hand.
Yagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Yagan moves to clinch but Mahpants Jr breaks away
and Mahpants Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yagan counters with an outside leg kick.
Yagan throws a jab when Mahpants Jr was well out of range.
Mahpants Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahpants Jr misses with a straight right.
Mahpants Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahpants Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Yagan controls his hands.
Yagan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan lands an elbow inside.
Yagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahpants Jr's elbow.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan throws a head punch that misses.
Mahpants Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Yagan misses with a punch to the body.
Yagan tries a body shot but Mahpants Jr blocks it.
Yagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan lands a nice elbow.
Yagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Yagan stops a takedown attempt from Mahpants Jr.
Yagan misses with a body punch.
Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahpants Jr.
Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahpants Jrs head.
Mahpants Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Yagan.
Yagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahpants Jr's defenses.
Yagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahpants Jr or not.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahpants Jr.
Yagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Yagan.
#T3#
Mahpants Jr cracks Yagan with a nice body shot.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagan gets underhooks to prevent Mahpants Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlitz Mahpants Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahpants Jr misses with the head strike.
Yagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahpants Jr prevents a body shot from Yagan.
Mahpants Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahpants Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yagan lands a nice uppercut.
Yagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahpants Jr backwards.
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yagan can't find room to land a body shot as Mahpants Jr controls the action.
A short right from Mahpants Jr.
A short body shot lands from Yagan as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahpants Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yagan.
Yagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yagan is pushing Mahpants Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Yagan - that landed with a thud.
Yagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yagan lands a nice elbow.
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahpants Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Yagan controls the action.
Mahpants Jr digs a right hand underneath Yagan's ribcage. Yagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahpants Jr misses with some punches.
Mahpants Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yagan scores with a hook to the body.
Yagan tries a body shot but Mahpants Jr blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yagan with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Yagan is predictable there
and Mahpants Jr counters with a left to the body.
Mahpants Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.
Yagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahpants Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr wants to clinch
and Yagan counters with a thumping low kick.
Mahpants Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan misses with a hook to the body
and Mahpants Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahpants Jr.
Yagan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahpants Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahpants Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Yagan coming out on top.#T1#
Mahpants Jr lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yagan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahpants Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahpants Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bambam Yagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahpants Jr walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Yagan.
Yagan misses with a hook
enabling Mahpants Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yagan.
Yagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mahpants Jr looks to land a right hand but Yagan moved out of range.
It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yagan tests Mahpants Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahpants Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahpants Jr is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Mahpants Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahpants Jr at a distance.
Yagan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahpants Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yagan scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahpants Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahpants Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Mahpants Jr.
That kick from Yagan tenderised Mahpants Jr's leg. Mahpants Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahpants Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Yagan coming out on top.#T3#
Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahpants Jr.
A head kick by Mahpants Jr misses
and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Mahpants Jr misses.
Mahpants Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagan.
Mahpants Jr throws a head kick but Yagan moves out of range.
Yagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahpants Jr.
Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahpants Jr at a distance.
Good leg kick by Yagan.
Yagan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Mahpants Jr's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yagan lands a jab to Mahpants Jr's midsection.
Mahpants Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yagan.
Yagan connects with a crisp jab.
Yagan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Yagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahpants Jr controls his hands.
Mahpants Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Yagan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahpants Jr tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage.
Yagan throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahpants Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahpants Jr misses with a body punch.
Mahpants Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Yagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Yagan.
Yagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan.
A frustrated look appears on Mahpants Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Yagan.
Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahpants Jrs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yagan digs a good body shot into Mahpants Jr's ribs.
Mahpants Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yagan.
Mahpants Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yagan.
Mahpants Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Yagan does it's job there.
Mahpants Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahpants Jr wants to clinch but Yagan slips to the side
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagan throws a body kick that misses
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yagan pushes Mahpants Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
Yagan lands an uppercut.
Mahpants Jr takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahpants Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage.
Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage.
Yagan lands a body punch.
Bambam Yagan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yagan is working Mahpants Jr over against the cage.
Yagan lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yagan lands a nice uppercut.
Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan.
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan.
A shot in the inside from Yagan.
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!
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mahpants Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Yagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yagan lands the left hand.#T2#
Mahpants Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahpants Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahpants Jr misses with some punches.
Mahpants Jr digs a right hand underneath Yagan's ribcage. Yagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahpants Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Yagan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Yagan.
Yagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Yagan.
Mahpants Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yagan backwards.
Mahpants Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yagan tries to throw a body punch but Mahpants Jr avoids it by throwing Yagan back against the cage.
Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan.
Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahpants Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Yagan has a couple of punches blocked by Mahpants Jr.
Yagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yagan presses Mahpants Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yagan.
Bambam Yagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan.
Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage.
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagan digs a right hand underneath Mahpants Jr's ribcage. Mahpants Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land.
Yagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Yagan.
Mahpants Jr blocking some punches.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land.
Yagan cracks Mahpants Jr with a nice body shot.
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahpants Jr's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahpants Jr.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan.
Yagan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bambam Yagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambam Yagan!
Bambam Yagan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 23
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Mierta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mierta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mierta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Mierta misses the jab.
Yagan throws out a counter right but Mierta avoids it with no problem.
Mierta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Yagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Mierta.
Mierta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mierta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yagan.
Yagan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta lands a really nice looking cross but Yagan seems unphased.
Mierta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yagan has time to react.
Mierta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mierta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mierta.
Yagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mierta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mierta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.#CL#
Mierta gets a clinch.
Yagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Mierta won't allow it.
Mierta lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mierta jumps into guard, dragging Yagan to the mat.
#SUB#
Yagan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mierta's closed guard. He's half up but Mierta has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mierta pivots and extends the arm, Yagan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mierta! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serta Mierta! |
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Event:
S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Yagan misses with a kick to the body
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Yagan.
Yagan delivers a nice body kick.
Yagan misses with a body shot
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan throws a lazy body kick
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan throws a lazy body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yagan.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Yagan misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yagan misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Yagan.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yagan tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Yagan's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Yagan's ribcage but misses.
Yagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
As Yagan backs off Tsuruta throws a huge counter combo but Yagan manages to avoid it all.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Yagan moves out of range. #T2#
Yagan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Yagan.
Yagan throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Yagan misses the body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yagan thinking.
Yagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yagan can pounce on him.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yagan tries to land a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Yagan misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Yagan is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
Yagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsuruta on the side of the head.
Bambam Yagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Yagan.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Yagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Yagan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yagan misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Yagan throws a body kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yagan tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Yagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tsuruta.
Yagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Yagan thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Yagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is looking for the big counter here.
Yagan throws a good cross that connects.
Bambam Yagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Yagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a counter combo.
Yagan misses with a kick to the body
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Yagan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Yagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Yagan staying out of range there.
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yagan momentarily.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Yagan.
Tsuruta defending well as Yagan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Yagan.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Yagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Yagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bambam Yagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagan misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Yagan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yagan misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Yagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Yagan.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.#CL#
Yagan instigates a clinch.
Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Yagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Yagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yagan tries to clinch up but Tsuruta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yagan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yagan misses with a body shot.
Yagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Yagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Musashi Wataru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wataru wants to clinch.
Wataru darts in trying to clinch
and Yagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Wataru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wataru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yagan - the referee stops the clock and Wataru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yagan. Wataru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wataru throws a sloppy head kick and Yagan moves out of range easily.
Wataru misses with a double jab
and Yagan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wataru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wataru could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yagan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Wataru.
Wataru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Wataru closes the distance but Yagan moves to the side
and Yagan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Musashi Wataru has been cut.
Bambam Yagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wataru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yagan scores with a leg kick.
Wataru throws a head kick but Yagan moves out of range.
Yagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wataru.
Wataru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wataru tries to close the distance and clinch but Yagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wataru steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yagan. That one must have hurt.
Wataru is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yagan - that will leave a mark!
Yagan connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wataru throws a leg kick
enabling Yagan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Musashi Wataru's cut is getting worse.#T2##CL2#
Yagan rushes Wataru and presses him up against the ropes.
Yagan works on Wataru's body with a couple of short punches.
Yagan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wataru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yagan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Yagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Yagan rushes Wataru and presses him up against the ropes.
Yagan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Yagan responds with a good body kick, but Wataru manages to step out the way in time.
Yagan scores with a push kick.
Yagan pushes Wataru away with a front kick.
Yagan scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Yagan clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wataru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yagan lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Yagan.
#BC2#
Yagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wataru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musashi Wataru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Yagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yagan scores with a shot to the side of Wataru's head.
Yagan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yagan pushes Wataru back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yagan digs a right hand into Wataru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wataru's gas tank.
Yagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bambam Yagan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Yagan.
Wataru stalling in the clinch but Yagan improves position.
Yagan scores a nice knee to the body.
Yagan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yagan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Yagan.
Yagan crunches a lovely knee into Wataru's ribcage.
Yagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wataru backwards.
Yagan lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan.
Nice elbow from Yagan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yagan works on Wataru's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Yagan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yagan obliges.
Yagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yagan lands a right hand.
Yagan lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Yagan breaks the clinch.
Wataru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yagan stuns Wataru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yagan connects with a jab.#CL2#
Yagan has closed the distance and engaged Wataru in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yagan clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Yagan manages to break the clinch.
Yagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Yagan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yagan.
Yagan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Yagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wataru or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yagan obliges.
Yagan unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yagan connects with a leg kick.
Wataru is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Yagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crunch! Yagan slams his shin into Wataru's torso.#CL2#
Yagan drives through and clinches with Wataru against the ropes.
Yagan lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Yagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yagan thows a body kick. Wataru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wataru is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musashi Wataru'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#
Yagan jabs at Wataru's body.
Yagan fakes the leg kick and cracks Wataru in the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wataru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wataru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yagan lands a right hook to the body.
Wataru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yagan scores with a hook to the body. Wataru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wataru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wataru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yagan. Yagan obviously looking to wear him down.
Wataru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Yagan has Wataru up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wataru takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Yagan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yagan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wataru up against the ropes.#BC#
Wataru breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Yagan rushes Wataru and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watarus head.
Yagan lands a left hand.
Yagan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bambam Yagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hand to the body from Yagan.
Wataru takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Yagan.
#BC2#
Yagan breaks the clinch.
Yagan keeps Wataru at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yagan.
Yagan scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Yagan scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Yagan!
Yagan lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yagan.
Yagan punishes Wataru's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Yagan has Wataru up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wataru takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Yagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yagan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yagan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Yagan.
Musashi Wataru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yagan thows a body kick. Wataru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musashi Wataru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wataru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yagan jabs Wataru right on the nose. Wataru blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bambam Yagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambam Yagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambam Yagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 21
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Yagan throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Yagan counter with a right hand.
Yagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagan.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yagan misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz tries to clinch but Yagan moves away
letting Yagan counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to clinch but Yagan slips to the side
letting Yagan counter with a right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Yagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz takes one on the button.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BAM! Yagan delivers a spinning backfist that drops Diaz like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bambam Yagan!
Bambam Yagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ricardo Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't accept this! The fight's outcome? A sham! Every blow I dealt was a testament to my dominance. They can keep their trophy; my spirit remains undefeated. This isn't over, not by a long shot!'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz moves forwards but Yagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yagan dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagan looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Yagan with a series of wild strikes but Yagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Yagan.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Yagan pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Yagan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Yagan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Yagan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Yagan.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Yagan moves out of range easily.
Yagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yagan.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Yagan thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.#T2#
Yagan lands with a cross.
Yagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yagan throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Yagan misses with a body kick.
Yagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Yagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Yagan.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Yagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz moves forwards but Yagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan 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#
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Yagan takes it in his stride.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Yagan stumbling back into the ropes.
Ricardo Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yagan connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yagan can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yagan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Yagan scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Yagan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Ricardo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jab, jab by Yagan - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Yagan.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Yagan moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yagan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Yagan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Yagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Yagan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yagan with the inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yagan scores with a hook.
Yagan works the jab nicely.
Yagan slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yagan, as that shot connected.
Yagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yagan clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yagan - that will leave a mark!
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yagan. That one must have hurt.
Yagan blocks a head kick by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Yagan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yagan.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yagan.
Diaz misses with a hook. Yagan ducked under it nicely.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Yagan throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Yagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yagan is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Yagan avoids the body shot from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Diaz looks to land a combination but Yagan avoids it well.
Yagan scores with a nice strike.
Yagan scores with a hook.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yagan circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yagan! But no joy.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Bambam Yagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Yagan.
Bambam Yagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yagan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Yagan clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yagan lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.#T2#
Yagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yagan tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Yagan catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yagan delivers a nice body kick.
A left lands for Yagan.
Yagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yagan scores with a jab.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Yagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagan scores with a jab to the head.
Yagan cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Yagan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bambam Yagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambam Yagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambam Yagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ricardo Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't accept this! The fight's outcome? A sham! Every blow I dealt was a testament to my dominance. They can keep their trophy; my spirit remains undefeated. This isn't over, not by a long shot!'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
BySubtraction punishes Yagan's body with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction cracks Yagan with an open hand slap.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Good shot there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Yagan's midsection.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.
Yagan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD#
BySubtraction scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Yagan beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Yagan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body. Yagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yagan walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Song misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yagan throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yagan at a distance.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Yagan gets a clinch.
Song wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Song is trying to push Yagan away but Yagan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Yagan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yagan pushes Song back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Song wants to break free but Yagan has control.
Yagan throws an elbow but it misses.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Yagan.
Yagan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yagan missing with knees to the body.
Song is trying to break the clinch but Yagan is controlling him.
Song avoids a wild elbow strike from Yagan.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song avoids a wild elbow strike from Yagan.
Song is trying to break free.
Song is trying to break the clinch but Yagan has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Song avoiding damage as Yagan throws knees to the body.
Song wants to break free but Yagan has control.
#BC2#
Song manages to break the clinch.
Song is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Song stuns Yagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song jabs Yagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Yagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Song, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Song breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Song walks into a stiff left hand from Yagan.
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yagan is breathing heavily.
Song grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Yagan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Song cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Song! |
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