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LVC #26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Cardozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DaeKwon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Cardozo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Cardozo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DaeKwon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardozo circles away.
Cardozo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Cardozo persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cardozo avoids it really well and circles away.
Oscar Cardozo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaeKwon Smith.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Cardozo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardozo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cardozo to keep the fight standing.
Cardozo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cardozo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardozo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Cardozo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardozo misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith dives in and grabs Cardozo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardozo pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Cardozo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo shoots in but no luck this time.
Cardozo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
Cardozo throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Smith tries to clinch there but Cardozo circles away.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries to clinch up but Cardozo circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cardozo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardozo swivels and escapes.
Cardozo dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Cardozo's head and hops out.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Cardozo has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Cardozo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controls Cardozo momentarily but Cardozo frees himself.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Cardozo dives into side control.
An elbow from Cardozo crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardozo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardozo thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Cardozo from advancing to side control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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 Oscar Cardozo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cardozo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardozo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardozo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith darts in and clinches Cardozo up against the cage.
Cardozo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cardozo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardozo gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cardozo has him pressed against the cage.
Oscar Cardozo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaeKwon Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardozo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith looking to stall.
Cardozo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardozo is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Cardozo circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cardozo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking to control Cardozo's arms but Cardozo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Cardozo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Cardozo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardozo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardozo gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cardozo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cardozo 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.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardozo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardozo wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cardozo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cardozo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cardozo shows good takedown defense.
Cardozo darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Cardozo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Cardozo stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Cardozo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Cardozo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cardozo somewhat.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardozo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oscar Cardozo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Cardozo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardozo looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Cardozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith punishes Cardozo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a head kick but Cardozo moves out of range.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith jumps guard but Cardozo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cardozo is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Cardozo wants a takedown.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cardozo turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
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!
Smith 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.
Oscar Cardozo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Cardozo wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Cardozo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Cardozo wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardozo being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardozo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardozo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
DaeKwon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardozo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DaeKwon Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Loid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Loid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Loid!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden tries to clinch but Loid moves out of range.
Loid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loid landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loid slips nicely into half guard.
Loid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Loid there.
Loid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Loid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loid blocks the strikes from Harden.
Loid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loid throwing shots but Harden is blocking nicely.
Loid drops an elbow to the side of Harden's head.
Loid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harden has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loid wants to take a breather but Harden is having none of it.
Harden wants to get back to full guard.
Harden punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loid lands a nice short elbow.
Loid wants to work for an arm triangle but Harden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loid lands with a punch from half guard.
Harden has hold of Loid's hands but Loid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loid lands a nice short elbow.
Loid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harden defending well though.
Loid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harden sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden is staying active underneath Loid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loid is looking for a kimura but Harden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loid to get the leverage.
Loid is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harden is trying to maintain the position but Loid is very close to passing his half guard.
Loid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loid works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Loid.
Harden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loid on the ground.
Harden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loid with shots to the head and body - Harden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harden is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loid postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Harden bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Loid and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Loid!
After winning the bout, Jeff Loid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gallen Heiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hi my name is. Jon Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gallen Heiter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heiter was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heiter wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Heiter 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.
Heiter is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heiter as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Heiter counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Heiter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiter.
Heiter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heiter looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heiter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Heiter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heiter's guard.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Heiter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is really struggling to control Heiter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heiter is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Heiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heiter can do anything to dispel that myth.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heiter tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Heiter is avoiding it.
Heiter scores with a three punch combo!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Heiter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a head kick but Heiter moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heiter but Heiter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Heiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heiter stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heiter tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Heiter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heiter lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Heiter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heiter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gallen Heiter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Heiter.
Heiter looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Heiter throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heiter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Heiter dominates the positioning.
Heiter laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
Heiter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Heiter thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heiter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heiter wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Heiter rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Heiter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild for the Night. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zen Yi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yi thows a body shot but no joy.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Yi tries to clinch up.
Yi tries to clinch
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Collins was covering up waiting for the punch and Yi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins is pulling down on Yi's head. It's preventing any offense from Yi, at least for the moment.
Yi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has his hands on Yi's head, controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zen Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins tries to clinch but Yi is having none of it.
Yi tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi tries to clinch up.
Yi lands with a nice body punch.
Robert Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yi misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Collins tries to circle away but Yi has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi.
Yi lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Robert Collins has been cut.
Yi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Yi cracks Collins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Collins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yi finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yi tries to clinch up.
Yi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yi throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids the body shot from Yi.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Yi moves into the clinch.
Yi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Collins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Collins looking to slow down the pace here.
Yi missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Yi misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zen Yi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Collins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Zen Yi has been cut.
Yi tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Yi misses
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yi tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Yi off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Collins follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Yi was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshito Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thiago Souza enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshito Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Souza rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks.
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza lands a left hand.
Souza scores a nice knee to the body.
Souza tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Souza with a knee to the head.
Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza misses with a knee strike.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
Souza throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Souza lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Souza .
Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Souza .
Souza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Souza landing knees to the head.
It looks like Yoshito Silva has been cut.
Souza lands a big knee to the head and Silva goes down! Souza pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Souza !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanimir Kurdov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen I'm a Thug as his entrance music. Fatts McGee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stanimir Kurdov's chin.
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264 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanimir Kurdov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurdov takes one to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurdov fails with the takedown.
McGee tries to sprawl but Kurdov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurdov slows the pace down in half guard.
McGee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kurdov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
McGee wants to control but Kurdov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to roll over but Kurdov keeps him under control.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurdov is looking to stall here but McGee recovers full guard.
Kurdov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurdov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Kurdov pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGee is pressing down on Kurdov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurdov throws a big elbow that misses.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurdov is one step ahead there.
Kurdov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee is trying to control the position but Kurdov postures up.
Kurdov wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Kurdov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kurdov chips away with some ground and pound.
McGee wants to control the position but Kurdov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Kurdov has control of the leg.
Kurdov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGee trying to hold on to Kurdov's head to control him but Kurdov postures up.
Kurdov wants to pass the guard but McGee is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Kurdov is very close to passing his half guard.
McGee manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fatts McGee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurdov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Kurdov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurdov misses with a double jab.
Kurdov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
McGee lands a big head kick that sends Kurdov tumbling to the mat! McGee takes a step backwards and waves Kurdov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Stanimir Kurdov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Kurdov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws a hook but Kurdov avoids it easily.
Kurdov misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kurdov circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurdov closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Kurdov pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is looking to chop away at Kurdov's legs.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurdov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanimir Kurdov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee throws a leg kick but Kurdov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurdov closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Kurdov pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fatts McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Kurdov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee slips under a jab from Kurdov.
Kurdov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurdov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
Kurdov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurdov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee is looking to clinch but Kurdov is avoiding it.
McGee lands a big uppercut and Kurdov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kurdov looks OK. McGee waves Kurdov back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurdov sprawling to the canvas! Kurdov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGee finish him?!
Kurdov is rocked!
McGee sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kurdov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kurdov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fatts McGee!
A relieved looking Fatts McGee 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reaper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last Man Standing - People In Planes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
228 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Crews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bane Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Terry Crews has been cut.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Crews.
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Crews shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaper sprawls well. He's pushed Crews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crews at a distance.
Reaper scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper works Crews's body with a nice hook.
Crews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $175 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Reaper cracks a nice hook into Crews's ribs.
Reaper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reaper jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reaper connects with a right hand. Crews shakes it off.
Crews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crews is breathing heavily.
Crews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crews rather than just go for the knockout.
Crews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reaper lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crews shoots in but no luck this time.
Reaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Reaper finds it's target.
Reaper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crews's calf.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Crews's body.
Bane Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper cracks a nice hook into Crews's ribs.
Reaper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reaper lands a slapping body shot.
Reaper thumps Crews with a low kick.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Crews's body.
Crews shoots in for a takedown but Reaper shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reaper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crews on the side of the head.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper cracks Crews with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Crews tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reaper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Crews is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Reaper!
Bane Reaper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Raphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyatt has chosen Street fighter as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
223 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Raphson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raphson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch but Raphson keeps him there for the moment.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raphson has Hyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Hyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raphson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyatt's efforts to push away.
Hyatt tries to break free but Raphson pushes him back against the cage.
Hyatt is trying to break free.
Raphson prevents Hyatt from breaking the clinch.
Raphson slowing the pace effectively.
Hyatt is trying to force a seperation but Raphson has the dominant position.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Raphson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson is controlling him.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raphson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hyatt is trying to push Raphson away but Raphson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raphson has Hyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Hyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyatt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raphson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyatt's brow.
Hyatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raphson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Hyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Raphson won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raphson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Hyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Raphson.
Hyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Raphson has double underhooks.
Hyatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Raphson.
Raphson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raphson stalling in the clinch.
Hyatt is trying to push Raphson away but Raphson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyatt blocks an elbow strike from Raphson.
A frustrated look appears on Hyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt tries to circle away but Raphson has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson is controlling him.
Raphson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Raphson won't allow it.
Raphson stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Raphson.
Hyatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Hyatt.
Raphson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt cracks Raphson with an open hand slap.
Raphson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyatt throws a hook to the side of Raphson's head but Raphson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyatt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raphson throws a low kick, looking for Hyatt's leg but Hyatt calmly moves out of range.
Hyatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hyatt lands a really nice looking cross but Raphson seems unphased.
Raphson forces Hyatt back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt is trying to force a seperation but Raphson has the dominant position.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Raphson lands an elbow just above Hyatt 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Raphson has double underhooks.
Hyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
Raphson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raphson leaning against his opponent.
Hyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hyatt is trying to break free.
Raphson looking to stall.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson is controlling him.
Hyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
A short left from Raphson.
Come on Raphson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raphson trying to control the position but instead, Hyatt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raphson into the cage.
Raphson avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raphson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch but Raphson keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Hyatt will probably get the nod.
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.
Hyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raphson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyatt with a hook.
Raphson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyatt throws a nice looking combination but Raphson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyatt. Raphson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raphson on the side of the head.
Hyatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carl Raphson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raphson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raphson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raphson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hyatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Raphson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raphson.
Raphson tries to work over Hyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raphson has Hyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Hyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Raphson.
Raphson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raphson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raphson misses with a body punch.
Carl Raphson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hyatt is trying to push Raphson away but Raphson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raphson keeps control of Hyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyatt tries to break free but Raphson pushes him back against the cage.
Raphson taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raphson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raphson taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Raphson.
Nice elbow from Raphson.
Hyatt is trying to push Raphson away but Raphson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Hyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raphson has Hyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Hyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Hyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Raphson.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hyatt avoids the elbow strike from Raphson, against the cage.
Hyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Raphson has double underhooks.
Hyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
Hyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyatt is trying to push Raphson away but Raphson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raphson prevents Hyatt from breaking the clinch.
Hyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raphson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raphson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyatt can't break the clinch.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
Hyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyatt is trying to break free.
Raphson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyatt's efforts to push away.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Raphson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raphson lands with a right to the head.
Hyatt dodges an elbow strike from Raphson.
Raphson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyatt avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raphson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyatts head.
Raphson keeps control of Hyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson is controlling him.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Hyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raphson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hyatt is keeping busy.
Hyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Hyatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raphson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Raphson keeps control of Hyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch but Raphson keeps him there for the moment.
Hyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Raphson won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyatt is trying to break the clinch but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Raphson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Hyatt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hyatt slips under a jab from Raphson.
Hyatt thuds his right hand into Raphson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raphson throws a solid leg kick but Hyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raphson.
Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Raphson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyatt throws a right and a left that Raphson avoids nicely.
Raphson wants to clinch.
Raphson darts in and clinches Hyatt up against the cage.
Raphson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hyatt blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raphson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raphson trying to control the position but instead, Hyatt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raphson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raphson avoiding damage.
Hyatt wants to break free but Raphson has control.
Come on Raphson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Raphson.
Raphson takes one to the side of the head.
Raphson checks a leg kick.
Raphson wants to clinch
enabling Hyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Raphson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raphson tries to clinch up
and Hyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyatt misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raphson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raphson drives through and clinches with Hyatt against the cage.
Raphson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raphson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jimmy Hyatt has been cut.
Raphson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyatt's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Raphson.
A short uppercut from Raphson.
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!
Raphson just leaning against Hyatt, taking a breather.
Raphson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyatt's efforts to push away.
Hyatt tries to break free but Raphson pushes him back against the cage.
Raphson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hyatt tries to break free but Raphson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raphson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hyatt is keeping busy.
Hyatt manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Raphson. Those never looked like landing.
Hyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Raphson's shoulder, as Raphson tries to avoid the shot.
Hyatt misses with a body shot.
Raphson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raphson tries to clinch up
and Hyatt counters with a straight right hand.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raphson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy Hyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raphson is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Hyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carl Raphson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raphson tries to clinch but Hyatt is having none of it.
Hyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Raphson looks to clinch
and Hyatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raphson swinging wildly here.
Hyatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raphson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raphson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Raphson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyatt avoiding damage as Raphson throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyatt letting Raphson take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raphson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raphson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Carl Raphson.
I think Hyatt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hyatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Hyatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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