Post by The Sandman on Dec 5, 2022 23:43:48 GMT -5
Xiaonan Yan looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Yan is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Xiaonan Yan and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
ILM looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Xiaonan Yan's punches
ILM measures the resilience of Yan's chin with an uppercut while Yan lands some great crosses.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
ILM grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Yan struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
Xiaonan Yan circles around ILM
Low kick by Xiaonan Yan to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on ILM.
ILM and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane paws at Yan.
Yan swings ineffectively.
Xiaonan Yan gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Yan ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Xiaonan Yan
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Xiaonan Yan takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Xiaonan Yan circles around ILM
A right hand from Xiaonan Yan
makes ILM stumble back!
A right hand from Xiaonan Yan
makes ILM stumble back!
A bunch of leg kicks from Xiaonan Yan
are bothering her opponent.
Brilliant combination from Xiaonan Yan
that forces ILM to try and defend better.
Xiaonan Yan tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nice punches from Xiaonan Yan.
ILM staggers backwards. Yan wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Yan followed by a hard jab
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane stumbles back.
Every time Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to get inside
Yan fires a low kick.
Xiaonan Yan is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
A high kick from Xiaonan Yan
grazes ILM's head, but she seems okay.
There is a small laceration on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's Left eye
Xiaonan Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on ILM's chin
Yan steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
ILM steps backwards away from Xiaonan Yan. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Xiaonan Yan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
ILM may be in trouble!
ILM and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Xiaonan Yan has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Xiaonan Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on ILM's chin
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Yan seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
ILM's Chin is beginning to swell
Yan throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
A right hand from Xiaonan Yan
makes ILM stumble back!
ILM's Right eye is beginning to swell
ILM has a small cut in her Right eye
Xiaonan Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Xiaonan Yan
that forces ILM to try and defend better.
Yan goes to the body...
She punishes ILM's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Yan showing excellent timing, blasts Ilima-Lei MacFarlane with a right hand.
Great hook by Xiaonan Yan! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Yan is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
Yan moves backwards and gestures for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to stand up.
ILM climbs to her feet and is standing now.
ILM steps forward
Xiaonan Yan catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Xiaonan Yan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
ILM may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Xiaonan Yan
are bothering her opponent.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Xiaonan Yan
tags ILM.
Every time Xiaonan Yan attempts to get inside
ILM misses with a low kick.
ILM misses a step and Xiaonan Yan sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yan showing excellent timing, blasts Ilima-Lei MacFarlane with a right hand.
Great hook by Xiaonan Yan! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Yan is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
Yan moves backwards and gestures for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to stand up.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is on her feet again.
Xiaonan Yan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
ILM may be in trouble!
ILM's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's Left eye
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
You can see ILM's blood making stains in the mat.
Yan and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
Yan decides to launch some tentative punches
Xiaonan Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A high kick from Xiaonan Yan
grazes ILM's head, but she seems okay.
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
ILM pushes Xiaonan Yan and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Some counter punches against Xiaonan Yan
almost hit her as she moves away.
Xiaonan Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Yan ducks under...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets sloppy and Xiaonan Yan tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Xiaonan Yan
that visibly pains ILM.
That punishment by Xiaonan Yan has left ILM staggered! Xiaonan Yan should try push forward now and finish this!
A high kick from Xiaonan Yan
grazes ILM's head, but she seems okay.
ILM's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yan moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Xiaonan Yan tries a hook to the body
and hits ILM ribs hard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is a bloody mess!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
ILM doesn't stop bleeding.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Yan is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks ILM's jaw!
ILM's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
ILM has a small cut in her Right cheek
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Xiaonan Yan!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Xiaonan Yan.
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Round 3
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Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is a bloody mess!
Xiaonan Yan tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
There is a small laceration on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's Left eye
That punishment by Xiaonan Yan has left ILM staggered! Xiaonan Yan should try push forward now and finish this!
ILM doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Xiaonan Yan.
ILM staggers backwards. Yan wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Yan throws a hook
that hits its mark.
ILM launches a kick
but Xiaonan Yan avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! ILM was not intelligently defending herself!
Winner is Xiaonan Yan by TKO (Hook) at 0:46 Round 3
Statistics: Xiaonan Yan
Punches 57/73 (78%)
Kicks 13/14 (93%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 18 s
Indeed. Pretty much all Yan. Indeed.
