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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Haynes (ranked 24714 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Knight (ranked 4956 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasey Haynes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasey Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nolan Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in and bounces Haynes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haynes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haynes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haynes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Haynes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Haynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight won't allow Haynes to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Knight advances to half guard.
Haynes is controlling Knight's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight wants to stand up but Haynes is controlling the position.
Haynes is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Haynes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haynes controlling Knight's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haynes, up you get!
Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight thows a huge punch but Haynes dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the action but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Haynes is looking to escape.
Knight works his way into side control.
Haynes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knight asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Haynes is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haynes's guard.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
Knight trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haynes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Haynes in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haynes manages to pass to side control.
Knight wants to control but Haynes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight is looking to get back to is feet but Haynes passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Haynes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight regains half guard.
Haynes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haynes is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Haynes wants to stand up but Knight has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Knight controls his leg.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight is pressing down on Haynes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight working for a triangle but Haynes defends it easily.
Knight trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nolan Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haynes throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Haynes tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight pulls Haynes in to control the position.
Knight looking to control.
Haynes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knight clinches up with Haynes and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight wants to break free but Haynes has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haynes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haynes kicks Knight off and gets to his feet.
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haynes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haynes controlling Knight's posture.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haynes keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Haynes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight gets to his feet. Haynes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haynes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haynes is doing well to control the position and prevent Knight from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Haynes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knight is trying to control. Haynes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasey Haynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nolan Knight.
Well Knight 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kasey Haynes!
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