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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyler won't be happy with that.
Belcher cracks Tyler with a big elbow.
Belcher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is trying to improve his position.
Belcher trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher looks up at the clock and then as Tyler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Belcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tyler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tyler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Belcher tries to advance to mount but Tyler instead regains half guard.
Tyler is controlling Belcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tyler is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Tyler defending well.
Belcher throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Belcher is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Belcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Belcher won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belcher is working Tyler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Belcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Tyler tries to bench press Belcher off him but Belcher keeps the position. #T3#
Belcher trying to control the position but Tyler is working away.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Belcher working the strikes but Tyler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Belcher trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it.
Tyler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belcher throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Tyler is staying active underneath Belcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher. #T4#
Belcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well.
Belcher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tyler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Belcher has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Belcher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyler?
Belcher lands a couple of good shots and Tyler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher lands a series of strikes from the back and Tyler goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
A very excited looking Jake Belcher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler throws a hook but Gates avoids it easily.
Gates connects with a jab.
Gates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Josh Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gates.
Gates blocks a jab.
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Gates settles back down.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler slips under a jab from Gates.
Gates throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gates lands with a nice body kick.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Tyler.
#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Gates has been cut.
Tyler lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gates. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gates.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gates.
Gates misses with a body kick. #T1#
Gates slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler looks to land a combination. Gates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler jabs Gates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyler lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Gates connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Tyler digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gates moves away.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gates throws out the jab.
Gates delivers a nice body kick.
Gates looks for the body kick but Tyler saw that one coming.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gates rather than just go for the knockout.
Gates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gates scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gates looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Gates moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gates - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gates. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That kick from Gates tenderised Tyler's leg. Tyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
#T3#
Tyler tries to move into range but Gates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Gates.
Gates looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Gates throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Gates throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gates throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gates with a body shot.
Gates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler throws a front kick aimed at Gates's knee but Gates avoids it well.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gates is just out of range.
Tyler checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Gates.#T4#
Gates lands a nice looking body shot.
Gates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gates misses with a body kick.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Gates settles back down.
Tyler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyler counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
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.
#R2#
Tyler stalks Gates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gates's face. Gates staggers backwards, shaken.
Gates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gates looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Gates throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Gates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gates.
Gates misses with a hook.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Gates ducks down to avoid it.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Tyler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler defending well as Gates loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyler throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range. #T1#
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gates misses with a looping right.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
Gates misses with a hook.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.
Gates misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gates keeps Tyler at a distance using the push kick.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates tries to land a front kick but Tyler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates throws a low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Gates.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Gates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Jake Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Gates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range.
Gates feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gates thumps Tyler with a low kick.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gates throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
#T3#
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Gates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gates lands with a cross.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Gates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gates swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Gates cracks Tyler with a good jab.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.#T4#
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gates blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tyler blocks the low kick.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
Gates lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Gates backing away here, and Tyler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gates slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gates.
Tyler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gates in his tracks.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Tyler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gates throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
letting Gates counter with a right hand.
Gates throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gates is just out of range.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gates lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
Gates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler blocks a leg kick.
Tyler defending well as Gates loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler punishes Gates's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Gates misses with a leg kick
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Gates misses the shot to the body.
Gates misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
Josh Gates's cut is getting worse.
Gates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyler's calf.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gates.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Gates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a push kick but Tyler slaps the foot to one side.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gates. Gates obviously looking to wear him down.
Gates misses with a straight right.
Tyler throws a low kick but Gates moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Gates.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gates!
Sloppy strikes from Gates. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler slips a jab from Gates.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Gates avoids nicely.
Gates throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range. #T3#
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
Gates moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Gates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gates connects with a body shot.
Gates throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tyler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gates thinking.
Gates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Gates throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler takes one to the side of the head.
Tyler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gates tries to land a body kick
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Gates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gates takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Gates.
Gates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gates misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Tyler.
Well Tyler 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Tyler!
A very excited looking Jake Tyler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyler throws a shot to the body.
Tyler fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a good low kick that Smiff was not able to check.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Smiff's defenses.
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
Tyler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smiff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Jake Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff wants to slow Tyler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler lands with a cross.
A low kick from Smiff is predictable there
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Smiff avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler throws a body punch but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Smiff postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Smiff throws out a leg kick but Tyler moves out of range and Smiff only half commits.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Smiff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smiff is looking for a counter combo.
Smiff thumps Tyler with a low kick.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Tyler as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Smiff saw that one coming.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Tyler scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Tyler connects with a body shot that sends Smiff's belly button to the back.
Smiff checks a leg kick.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Smiff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Tyler jumps back.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Smiff throws a low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler flicks out a counter leg kick but Smiff steps away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyler - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Tyler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff. #TD#
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Smiff is looking to stall here but Tyler recovers full guard.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyler is trying to control but can't.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyler gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smiff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler working a defensive guard but Smiff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tyler is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff looks up at the clock and then as Tyler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smiff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Smiff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Smiff is chipping away with strikes.
Tyler is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Tyler is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tyler!
Smiff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smiff prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Smiff wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
Smiff lands a big shot there that rocks Tyler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?#T4#
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Smiff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smiff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.
Tyler trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
Smiff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tyler digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it
and Smiff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Smiff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Smiff throws an off balance right hand
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiff cracks Tyler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smiff rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tyler keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff stalling away here and it's allowed Tyler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Tyler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyler trying to control the position.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tyler checks a low kick from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a leg kick.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
As Tyler backs away, Smiff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Tyler is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiff.
Smiff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Smiff is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smiff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyler is doing well to control the position and prevent Smiff from advancing to side control.
Smiff uses his free foot to push down on Tyler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinoa Smiff.
I think Smiff 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC 13: Adams vs. Jones
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Cain.
Nice uppercut lands for Cain. That snapped Tyler's head back.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyler.
A cross from Cain lands.#ROC2#
Tyler is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cain! Tyler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). C Levell Cain!
C Levell Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Tyler moved away.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyler avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a body kick.
Tyler swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
McDonnell instigates a clinch.
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler stalling.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonnell has Tyler pushed against the cage.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
McDonnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonnell.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonnell.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rory McDonnell.
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyler takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.#T3#
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyler really felt that one!
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Tyler unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
Tyler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyler tries a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyler under the eye.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
McDonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyler tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like McDonnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Tyler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Tyler lands with a hook. McDonnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Tyler misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tyler swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Tyler takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!#T1#
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Tyler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonnell is looking to slow Tyler down with leg kicks.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Tyler misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyler shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell cracks Tyler with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Tyler in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell lunges at Tyler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyler's hand.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell thows a body kick. Tyler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler scores with a hook.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Tyler was not able to check. #T3#
Tyler misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Tyler digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
As McDonnell backs off Tyler throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Tyler takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Tyler down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyler really felt that one!
Tyler connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
McDonnell thumps Tyler with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Tyler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
McDonnell rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler tries to break free but McDonnell pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the body.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler lands with a good body shot.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Tyler tries to tie him up. #T2#
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards. #BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyler's head.
Tyler cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
McDonnell lands the left hand.
Tyler thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Tyler wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Tyler swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
McDonnell feints and then cracks Tyler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyler down.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Tyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyler tries to avoid it.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
You can see that Tyler has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyler under the eye.
Tyler misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
McDonnell darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonnell avoids it.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonnell.
Tyler tries to circle away but McDonnell has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Tyler's head.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyler.
Tyler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
A victorious Rory McDonnell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alves avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Alves has been cut.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tyler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyler regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard. #REVB#
Tyler won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Tyler advances position into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Tyler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler advances to full mount. #T2#
Tyler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alves throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tyler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Let's hope that Tyler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyler has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyler controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Tyler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alves is surviving well by controlling Tyler's body position as best he can.
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Alves tries to improve his position but Tyler has taken his back! Tyler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alves tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tyler pushes Alves away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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