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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 4
Date: Sep 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Yates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates tries to clinch but Hughes moves away
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Yates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Yates throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Yates doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trevin Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Yates.
Hughes effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Yates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hughes pushes Yates up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Hughes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hughes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yates is one step ahead there.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yates looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Yates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yates looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yates isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hughes stacks Yates 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 Hughes!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Hughes stands up and beckons Yates to his feet.
Yates wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevin Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yates stuffs the takedown.
Yates explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hughes throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yates circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevin Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Hughes thuds his shin into the meat of Yates's side.
Yates shoots in but no luck this time.
Yates misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hughes counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Yates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Yates is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yates working a defensive guard here.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yates is proving hard to escape from.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hughes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yates for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Yates with that takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Hughes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yates.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Yates feints the counter takedown.
Yates looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.#CL2#
Yates moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yates blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.#T4#
Yates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hughes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trevin Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yates stuffs the takedown.
Kameron Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yates.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Yates is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kameron Yates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates darts in looking for a takedown but Hughes gets double underhooks and turns Yates into the cage. #TD2#
Yates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Yates finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Yates is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yates is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trevin Hughes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 3
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yates.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Yates lands a high kick!
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side. #CL2#
Yates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yates slowing the pace effectively.
Yates slows down the pace here.
Yates receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yates avoids it.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yates prevents it.
#T1#
Yates jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Yates around his waist. Yates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Yates pulls guard effortlessly.
Yates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yates doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yates wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Hardy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yates wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage. #TD2#
Yates jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy postures up in Yates's guard and throws a big left but Yates blocks it.
Hardy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yates wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Yates tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Hardy jumps into guard, dragging Yates to the mat.
Hardy controlling the position.
Hardy wants to hit a sweep here but Yates passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardy there!
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Yates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Hardy sets himself, and Yates steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Yates tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yates is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Yates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy throws a counter high kick but Yates was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Yates lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Yates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2##CL2#
Yates rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Yates prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Yates breaks from the clinch.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Yates.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Yates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yates closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Yates pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yates goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Yates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yates gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yates cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.#CL2#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yates to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Yates.
#TD2#
Yates pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates is controlling Hardy's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yates jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it.
Yates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yates blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Yates shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Yates.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Yates, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yates tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yates to the ground. Yates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yates or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Kameron Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yates shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yates.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yates pinned against the cage. Yates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Yates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Yates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Yates shrugs it off though.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Yates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Yates looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Yates just gets out of the way.#T3#
Yates looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks. #T4##CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yates, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy jumps guard but Yates stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yates taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Yates tries to tie him up.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Darian Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Kameron Yates wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrison.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Yates sprawls well.#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kameron Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Morrison.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Yates is controlling the position.
Morrison is stalling here.
Morrison gets underhooks to prevent Yates's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Yates breaks the clinch.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yates defends it nicely.#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates tries to pull guard but Morrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
Yates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yates lands with a hook. Morrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Yates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morrison leaves Yates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Morrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Yates stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Yates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Morrison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yates pushes Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yates counters with a nice leg kick.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Yates has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Morrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morrison stalls.
Morrison is trying to drag Yates to the mat but Yates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morrison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yates misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a big head kick but Yates shrugs it off.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Morrison tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it. #CL#
Yates rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Yates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yates wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Yates is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Yates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
#TD2#
Morrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yates is trying to defend but Morrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison prevents Yates from improving his position.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Morrison is pressing down on Yates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yates is holding on for now.
Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Yates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Yates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yates is working away from the top position though.
Yates working over Morrison with some ground and pound. Morrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Morrison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yates controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yates pulls his head out easily.
Kameron Yates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yates's back!
Yates staying busy and making it hard for Morrison to control.
Morrison throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Morrison is not going to allow Yates to sit and survive in this position.
Yates is trying to stand back up.
Morrison tries to get the hooks in deep but Yates pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB2#
Yates preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
Yates is trying to break free.
Yates is working hard here to advance position.
Yates trying to get back to his feet but Morrison is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison avoiding Yates 's attempts to control his hands.
Yates covering up well under a series of strikes from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikhil Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Yates tries to score a body lock takedown but Morrison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morrison tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Morrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yates walks away with a smile on his face. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Morrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yates did well to prevent Morrison getting side control.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates trying to control here.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Yates is working away. #T1#
Yates manages to get to full guard.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morrison duly obliges.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.
Kameron Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Morrison.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yates tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yates to the ground. Yates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morrison misses with a takedown
and Yates counters with a series of strikes. Morrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Yates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Morrison tries to counter it with a takedown but Yates pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yates tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yates to the ground. Yates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yates throws a front kick that sends Morrison stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Yates rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Yates manages to break the clinch.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.#T4#
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Kameron Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Morrison darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Morrison can't get the takedown.
Yates is trying to drag Morrison to the mat but Morrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Yates has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morrison uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Yates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yates has Morrison in his guard.#REVB#
Nikhil Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kameron Yates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yates pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Yates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Kameron Yates wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yates is defended easily by Madden.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Yates throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Madden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Madden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yates lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Madden throws a strike aimed at the side of Yates's head but Yates avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Madden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Madden is trying to get an arm triangle but Yates is defending well.
Yates dodges the ground and pound from Madden.#T1#
What's Yates going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Yates tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Madden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Madden avoids the attempt from Yates to control.
Madden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Madden throwing strikes here but Yates is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Madden stands up from mount. Strange move.
Yates shoots in for a takedown but Madden shows good takedown defense.
Madden fails with the takedown.
Madden shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Madden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madden really is a fat lump.
Yates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madden counters with an inside leg kick.
Asa Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Yates.#TD#
Madden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yates on his heels. He'll look to pass Yates's guard now, I'm sure.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Yates is trying to control the position but Madden postures up.
Yates keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yates manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yates pulls guard successfully.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet. #SUB2#
Yates working for a triangle but Madden defends it easily.
#T4#
Madden looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Madden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madden trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yates working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Madden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Madden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Yates wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment.
Madden trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Yates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Madden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Madden wants to get up but he can't break Yates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madden tries to land a front kick but Yates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown. Madden tries to sprawl out of it but Yates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Madden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yates sprawls well initially but Madden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yates manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Madden tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
Yates doesn't manage to clinch there - Madden circles away.
#CL2#
Yates clinches up with Madden and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Madden tightens his grip and picks Yates up, before dumping him to the ground. Yates manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture.
Yates throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yates trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Madden preventing the sweep.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Madden uses it to pass to side control.
Madden wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
Yates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yates is not content to let Madden control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Madden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yates misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Madden drives through and clinches with Yates against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Yates manages to break the clinch.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Asa Madden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Madden darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Madden into the cage.
Madden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yates smiles and moves away.
Yates shoots for a double leg takedown but Madden sprawls well. He's pushed Yates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Madden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yates is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Madden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yates tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Madden is in Yates's guard.#SUB2#
Madden is posturing up here but Yates has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Madden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Madden has to tap! Slick submission there by Yates!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kameron Yates! |
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