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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs's entrance music is Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. A fine choice. Coryatt has chosen Welcome 2 Houston as his entrance music. Kevin Coryatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Coryatt circles away easily
and Coryatt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jacobs really felt that one!
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs looking to score a takedown here. Coryatt is defending well but Jacobs drives through and ends up in Coryatt's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coryatt holds on and takes a little breather.
Coryatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs trying to control but Coryatt is working from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a strike but Coryatt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has his foot on Coryatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coryatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coryatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coryatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coryatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coryatt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coryatt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coryatt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacobs.
Coryatt grinds an elbow into Jacobs's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs seems a little lost for a moment, as Coryatt dominates the positioning.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coryatt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jacobs is trying to control Coryatt's posture but Coryatt avoids it.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Coryatt landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coryatt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jacobs down.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Jacobs trying his best to control but Coryatt has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacobs is in a horrible position here. Coryatt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Coryatt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacobs can't escape the position.
Coryatt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacobs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Coryatt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coryatt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coryatt looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs wants to control but Coryatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Coryatt in his half guard.
Coryatt lands strikes from half guard.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coryatt wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs won't allow Coryatt to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Coryatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Coryatt circles away easily
and Coryatt counters with a straight right hand.
Coryatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Gomer Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coryatt throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coryatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Coryatt finds it's target.
Jacobs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with an outside leg kick.
Coryatt tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coryatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coryatt, who protects the arm well.
Coryatt struggling a bit here.
Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jacobs is looking for submissions but instead, Coryatt has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coryatt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coryatt has escaped and now he's on top!
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coryatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coryatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coryatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coryatt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.
Jacobs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coryatt has passed into half guard!
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control but Coryatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kevin Coryatt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coryatt passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Coryatt is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobs tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coryatt connects with a decent elbow.
Coryatt is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coryatt scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Coryatt counters with a left to the body.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomer Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coryatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Coryatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Coryatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coryatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
Coryatt misses with a low kick.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
Kevin Coryatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coryatt, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Coryatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a low kick, right behind Jacobs 's knee.
Coryatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Coryatt.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Coryatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacobs's knee momentarily.
Coryatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coryatt.
Coryatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kevin Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Coryatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Coryatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Coryatt tenderised Jacobs's leg. Jacobs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Coryatt counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Coryatt dips to his left and cracks Jacobs with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Coryatt.
Coryatt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coryatt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coryatt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jacobs's legs.
Coryatt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as Coryatt controls from the top position.
Jacobs dodges the ground and pound from Coryatt.
Coryatt scores with punches from side control.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Coryatt keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomer Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coryatt gets to mount! Jacobs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coryatt 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
After the fight, Kevin Coryatt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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