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Event:
FARTMMA 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunkuless fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunkuless closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yelnats Xiii circles away.
Yelnats Xiii takes a swing at Hunkuless's ribcage but misses.
Hunkuless tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Yelnats Xiii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yelnats Xiii content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yelnats Xiii is controlling him.
Yelnats Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hunkuless is controlling Yelnats Xiii's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yelnats Xiii preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Nice sprawl there from Yelnats Xiii as Hunkuless shoots in.
Yelnats Xiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big left from Yelnats Xiii misses.
Hunkuless has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Yelnats Xiii moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hunkuless manages to break the clinch.
Hunkuless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yelnats Xiii pinned against the cage. Yelnats Xiii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanley Yelnats Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desway Hunkuless.
Yelnats Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunkuless lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunkuless darts in looking for a takedown but Yelnats Xiii gets double underhooks and turns Hunkuless into the cage. #T3##TD2#
Hunkuless feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Yelnats Xiii looking for a triangle here. Hunkuless is fighting it but it looks tight! Yelnats Xiii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hunkuless is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Yelnats Xiii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Yelnats Xiii misses with a looping left.
And Machine tries to counter it with a takedown but Yelnats Xiii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yelnats Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#CL#
Yelnats Xiii closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.#BC#
Yelnats Xiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine wants to clinch up but Yelnats Xiii keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yelnats Xiii.
Machine's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Machine pulls guard successfully.
Yelnats Xiii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Yelnats Xiii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yelnats Xiii has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Yelnats Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Yelnats Xiii looking to pass the guard.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Yelnats Xiii content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Machine moves into range and clinches up with Yelnats Xiii.#TD2#
Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Yelnats Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Yelnats Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Machine wants to control but Yelnats Xiii passes easily into half guard.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yelnats Xiii is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats Xiii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Yelnats Xiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machine wants to control but Yelnats Xiii is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Yelnats Xiii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machine defend it? Yelnats Xiii steps over the head and cranks it - Machine is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yelnats Xiii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
Stanley Yelnats Xiii 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:
Battle of the Welterweights Rd
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Speed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yelnats Xiii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Speed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speed throws a strike but Yelnats Xiii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Speed pulls Yelnats Xiii in close to prevent any damage.
Speed working a defensive guard here.
Yelnats Xiii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Speed pulls Yelnats Xiii in close to his closed guard and prevents Yelnats Xiii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yelnats Xiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Yelnats Xiii might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yelnats Xiii is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yelnats Xiii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Yelnats Xiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Yelnats Xiii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Yelnats Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed swinging wildly here.
Speed throws a combination. Yelnats Xiii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Stanley Yelnats Xiii has been cut.
Speed misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Yelnats Xiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Yelnats Xiii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yelnats Xiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab. #T4#
Speed swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelnats Xiii! But no joy.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Yelnats Xiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yelnats Xiii counters with a stiff right hand.
Speed is breathing heavily.
Speed drops his hands momentarily and Yelnats Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Speed clobbers Yelnats Xiii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Speed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yelnats Xiii is trying to defend but Speed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yelnats Xiii is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Yelnats Xiii's cut.
That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Speed fails to land with a series of punches.
Speed throws a combination that misses
enabling Yelnats Xiii to counter with a crisp jab.
Speed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yelnats Xiii throws out the jab.
Speed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelnats Xiii.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats Xiii can do to turn this around?
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Yelnats Xiii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yelnats Xiii gets caught flat footed, as Speed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yelnats Xiii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yelnats Xiii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yelnats Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Yelnats Xiii is taking a breather. Speed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yelnats Xiii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Speed taking some punishment here, with Yelnats Xiii in his half guard.
Yelnats Xiii controlling the action here.#T3#
More stalling from Yelnats Xiii.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speed throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Yelnats Xiii counters with a shoot takedown. Speed fights it but they end up in guard.
Speed wants to stand up but Yelnats Xiii is controlling him.
Yelnats Xiii passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yelnats Xiii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Yelnats Xiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Yelnats Xiii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Speed scores with a takedown into Yelnats Xiii's guard.
Yelnats Xiii keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed throws a strike but Yelnats Xiii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed is trying to control the position but Yelnats Xiii postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yelnats Xiii is stalling in the full guard.
Nick Speed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yelnats Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speed is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Yelnats Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yelnats Xiii won't allow Speed to get back to his feet. #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.
Yelnats Xiii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yelnats Xiii stops Speed from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speed doesn't manage to clinch there - Yelnats Xiii circles away.
Despite the aggression on Yelnats Xiii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nick Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yelnats Xiii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yelnats Xiii throws out a counter right but Speed avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Speed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yelnats Xiii is positioning himself well to prevent Speed advancing to mount. #T4#
The adventures of Yelnats Xiii the control monster continue. Boring.
Yelnats Xiii missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Speed!
An out of breath Nick Speed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 4
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hibernaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Hibernaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibernaugh.
A right hook to the body lands for Hibernaugh.
Yelnats Xiii takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Stanley Yelnats Xiii has been cut.
Hibernaugh lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Stanley Yelnats Xiii's cut is getting worse.
Yelnats Xiii is breathing heavily.
Hibernaugh gets through Yelnats Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Stanley Yelnats Xiii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hibernaugh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yelnats Xiii takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanley Yelnats Xiii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Hibernaugh!
Stanley Yelnats Xiii was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you Steve Hibernaugh good fight!!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 3
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Yelnats Xiii lands with an uppercut that bounces Tournament off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Yelnats Xiii tries to sprawl but Tournament drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tournament not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yelnats Xiii reverses the position - he's now on top in Tournament's guard.
Yelnats Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Tournament.
Yelnats Xiii being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
Tournament is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tournament has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tournament looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing Yelnats Xiii from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tournament 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 referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yelnats Xiii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Tournament shoots in and bounces Yelnats Xiii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yelnats Xiii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Tournament is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tournament.
Tournament with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yelnats Xiii has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tournament should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yelnats Xiii has tightened it up now! Tournament should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wade showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Wade decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Wade closes the distance and pushes Yelnats Xiii back into the cage.#TD2#
Wade gets control of Yelnats Xiii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yelnats Xiii is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats Xiii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wade trying to keep a closed guard but Yelnats Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Yelnats Xiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yelnats Xiii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.
Wade working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wade is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Devin Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade throws a hook but Yelnats Xiii avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Yelnats Xiii misses the target.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Yelnats Xiii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Yelnats Xiii gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats Xiii keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wade looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yelnats Xiii is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wade frees his head nicely. Oh but Yelnats Xiii has switched to an armbar! Wade is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Blue.
Yelnats Xiii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blue throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yelnats Xiii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blue!
Blue bucks up and tries to throw Yelnats Xiii off but instead Yelnats Xiii has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Blue is trying to defend against the choke here but Yelnats Xiii has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Yelnats Xiii Tightens the hold and Blue taps out furiously! Yelnats Xiii displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
A relieved looking Stanley Yelnats Xiii 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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