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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sodiq Yurchon (ranked 2635 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Chejo Flores (ranked 281 p4p, 237 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sodiq Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chejo Flores!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Flores.
Flores displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurchon.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Yurchon saw that one coming.
Yurchon moves to clinch but Flores breaks away
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yurchon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flores.
Yurchon moves forwards but Flores connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yurchon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chejo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yurchon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurchon is just out of range.
Yurchon misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores tries to throw a body punch but Yurchon avoids it by throwing Flores back against the cage.
Yurchon is trying to force a seperation but Flores has the dominant position.
Yurchon prevents a body shot from Flores.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flores avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yurchon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurchon wants to clinch.
Flores lands an overhand right.
Yurchon darts in and clinches Flores up against the cage.
Yurchon has clasped his hands together around Flores's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yurchon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flores knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yurchon trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon throws a strike aimed at the side of Flores's head but Flores avoids it well.
Yurchon scoring with punches from side control.
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Yurchon drags him back down.
Yurchon controlling the position.
Flores tries to escape but Yurchon is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flores's legs.
Flores wants to get back to his feet.
Flores is not content to let Yurchon control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yurchon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flores lands a lovely overhand right.
Yurchon tries to clinch up
and Flores counters with a right hand to the body.
Flores ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flores bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yurchon's head.
Yurchon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sodiq Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yurchon effectively controlling the action here.
Yurchon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flores walks away with a smile on his face. Yurchon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flores lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chejo Flores dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yurchon moves out of range of the strikes.
Flores throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yurchon.
Yurchon tries to move to mount but Flores blocks the move with his legs.
Flores pushes Yurchon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yurchon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurchon trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon wants to control but Flores is keeping him busy.
Yurchon throws a strike aimed at the side of Flores's head but Flores avoids it well.
Flores wants to get back to his feet.
Yurchon trying to control the position but Flores is working away.
Flores is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yurchon is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yurchon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurchon tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yurchon blocks a jab.
Chejo Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yurchon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
Flores displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a takedown
and Flores counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sodiq Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores lands with a good body shot.
Yurchon moves out of range as Flores strikes.
Flores moves out of range of the leg kick from Yurchon.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Yurchon moved out of range nicely.
Yurchon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flores.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores connects with a jab.
Yurchon fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurchon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flores paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yurchon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flores is fending him off so far but Yurchon persists. Nope, Flores circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yurchon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flores with a nice cross.
Chejo Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flores connects with a looping right hand.
Flores has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yurchon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yurchon throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yurchon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yurchon tries to clinch up.
Flores misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurchon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yurchon's head backwards.
Yurchon moves away from the strike by Flores.
Yurchon walks into a straight right hand from Flores.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Yurchon on that attempt.
Flores jabs at Yurchon's body.
Yurchon connects with a single shot there.
Flores clinches with his opponent.
Flores lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flores lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yurchon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Flores scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yurchon is rocked!
Flores lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yurchon.
Oh Yurchon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Flores.
Flores creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yurchon with a big uppercut! Yurchon tries to clinch up but Flores pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yurchon to the mat! Yurchon covers up and Flores unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chejo Flores!
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RATING
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