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Event:
MAX 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Velez tries to clinch there but Yagan circles away.
Yagan throws a looping overhand right but Velez ducks down to avoid it.
Velez is looking to clinch.
Velez tries to clinch there but Yagan circles away.
Yagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yagan misses with a hook
and Velez counters with a nice body shot.
Velez slips under a jab from Yagan.
We've been told by Yagan's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Velez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velez wants to clinch up but Yagan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velez tries to clinch up
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Yagan checks a low kick from Velez.
Yagan blocks a jab.
Yagan blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Yagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagan misses the body punch
and Velez counters with a right hand to the body.
Velez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan misses the jab.
Velez loads up on a big right hand but Yagan slips the punch.
Yagan connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Velez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Velez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tidam Yagan!
A relieved looking Tidam Yagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MAX 1
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Shamwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai Shamwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan scores with a hook to the body. Shamwong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamwong on the side of the head.
Yagan works the jab nicely.
Shamwong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yagan's head.
Shamwong walks into a stiff left hand from Yagan.
A head kick misses from Shamwong.
Yagan lands a slapping body shot.
Yagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamwong.
Shamwong scores with a head kick. Yagan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamwong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yagan.
Yagan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shamwong.
Yagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamwong tries to clinch but Yagan moves out of range.
Shamwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.#T1#
Yagan lands the left hand.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Shamwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tidam Yagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamwong throws a head kick that Yagan semi-blocks.
Shamwong is breathing heavily.
Shamwong walks into a left hand.
Shamwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Yagan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Yagan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamwong throws a sloppy head kick and Yagan moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Shamwong throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamwong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shamwong throws a head kick but Yagan moves out of range.
Yagan unleashes a big counter combination but Shamwong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yagan lands with a nice body punch.
Yagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Shamwong is rocked!
Yagan scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Shamwong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yagan cracks Shamwong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Yagan catches Shamwong right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Yagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamwong doesn't seem phased though.
Yagan closes the distance and catches Shamwong with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Shamwong is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Shamwong is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Shamwong is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Yagan takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tidam Yagan!
A relieved looking Tidam Yagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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