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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ruiha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yates eats them both and turns towards Ruiha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Ruiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.#CL2#
Ruiha tries to keep at a distance but Yates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruiha avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruiha tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Yates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruiha gets an underhook and turns Yates into the cage.
Ruiha prevents Yates from breaking the clinch.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiha just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ruiha as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Ruiha managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Ruiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha effectively controlling the action here.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Ruiha pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates looks winded!
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Yates misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ruiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha is controlling him.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
Ruiha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yates up against the cage.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates can't break the clinch.
Yates lands a right hand.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
A right hand to the body from Ruiha.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Ruiha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ruiha has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Ruiha steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yates is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Tama Ruiha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiha finish him?
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ruiha just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Yates has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Lachmann shoots in but Yates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yates works Lachmann's body with a nice hook.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lachmann scores with a takedown into Yates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yates throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lachmann escapes and throws Yates's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lachmann wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Lachmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Yates is defending well.
Lachmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yates's legs.
Yates is trying to get back to half guard.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well. #T3#
Yates is looking to regain half guard here but Lachmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Yates is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Yates is looking to reverse the position.
Yates prevents Lachmann from moving into mount.
Yates looks to move to half guard but instead Lachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Yates wants to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Yates is controlling an arm, preventing Lachmann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is squirming around, avoiding Lachmann's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lachmann backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.
Lachmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?#TD#
Lachmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachmann passes to side control. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yates!
Yates tries to hold on but Lachmann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yates is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Yates fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yates trying to get back to his feet but Lachmann is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lachmann has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Yates is in real trouble here. Lachmann gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Yates is tapping out! Lachmann wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann! |
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Event:
Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrowler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGrowler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrowler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Yates forces McGrowler back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Yates.
McGrowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGrowler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yates breaks from the clinch.
McGrowler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Yates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yates prevents a body shot from McGrowler.
McGrowler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Yates.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrowler backwards.
McGrowler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pittarick McGrowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrowler being controlled against the cage.
Yates digs a right hand underneath McGrowler's ribcage. McGrowler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates stalling.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yates prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2##BC2#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrowler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Yates does it's job there.
McGrowler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by McGrowler.
McGrowler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGrowler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGrowler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrowler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrowler slips under a jab from Yates.
McGrowler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGrowler avoids the body shot from Yates.
Reilly Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrowler feinted with a counter takedown.
Yates scores with a one two! McGrowler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yates tries to bum rush McGrowler with a series of wild strikes but McGrowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrowler slips a straight right by Yates.
McGrowler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yates sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Yates misses.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGrowler tries to counter with a takedown but Yates is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Yates misses.
Yates swings for the body but McGrowler moves out of range.
McGrowler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Yates scores with a four punch combination!
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrowler feinted with a counter takedown.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates feints a jab promting McGrowler to slip. Yates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGrowler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGrowler slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
McGrowler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yates sprawls and moves away.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGrowler.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but McGrowler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yates loads up on a big right hand but McGrowler slips the punch.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces McGrowler off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#McGrowler is rocked!
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh McGrowler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates scores with a shot to the body.
Yates wobbles McGrowler with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Yates dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts McGrowler to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reilly Yates! |
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Event:
Highland 35
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates is looking for the big counter here.
Yates has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kogir to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates tries to bum rush Kogir with a series of wild strikes but Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kogir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Yates does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kogir has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Kogir steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yates is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates is looking to clinch.
Yates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Kogir finish him?#T1#
Kogir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kogir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yates thinking.
Kogir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kogir.
Kogir misses with the combination.
Kogir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head.
Yates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kogir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yates somewhat.
Kogir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Yates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kogir counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Kogir misses with a body shot.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Kogir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogir.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Kogir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Yates thuds his right hand into Kogir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates connects with a body shot that sends Kogir's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kogir cracks Yates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yates throws a series of punches but Kogir moves out of range.
Kogir avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kogir rather than just go for the knockout.
Yates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yates throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kogir counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kogir misses.
Kogir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kogir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kogir with a hook.
Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kogir counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Kogir feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yates sprawling to the canvas! Yates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogir finish him?!
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogir misses with a straight left.
Yates replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kogir blocks it well.
Kogir slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Kogir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogir throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kogir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yates thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kogir throws out the jab.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kogir circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ganny Kogir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kogir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kogir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Yates tried to score with a low kick but Kogir checks it.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Kogir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yates.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kogir loads up on a big right hand but Yates slips the punch.
Kogir throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Kogir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot lands for Kogir.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kogir was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
A little feinted left hand from Kogir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kogir.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Kogir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
#T1#
Kogir throws a shot to the body.
Yates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kogir.
Yates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yates misses with a shot to the body
and Kogir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Reilly Yates's cut even more.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kogir has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Kogir steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reilly Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Yates throws a combination that misses
and Kogir counters with a big right hand! Oh Yates is in trouble here! Kogir follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganny Kogir! |
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Event:
Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Crawley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yates throws a series of punches but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Crawley finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Yates walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Nice uppercut there from Crawley.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
Yates is looking for the big counter here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawley.
Yates tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Yates slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Crawley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.#T1#
Crawley lunges at Yates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yates's hand.
Yates swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Yates tries to counter with a clinch but Crawley shakes him off and moves away.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Crawley dips to his left and cracks Yates with an uppercut!
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yates's hands.
Yates lands with a cross.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawley on the side of the head.#T2#
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates.
Crawley takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
Yates is looking to clinch.
Crawley lands with an uppercut that bounces Yates off the cage and back into range.
Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yates throws a hook to the side of Crawley's head but Crawley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Crawley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Crawley.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Crawley slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Crawley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Crawley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Crawley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yates moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
Yates throws a counter combo.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head.
Crawley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Crawley. Beautiful body shot.
Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Yates moves away from the strike by Crawley.
Crawley scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yates digs a good hook to Crawley's body.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily.
Crawley avoids the head kick by Yates.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yates throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
Crawley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yates.
Reilly Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawley rather than just go for the knockout.
Crawley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Yates throws a big counter head kick but Crawley avoids it with no problem.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Yates tries to counter with a clinch but Crawley shakes him off and moves away.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawley.
Crawley throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Crawley coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Yates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yates stuns Crawley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crawley. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates scores with a one two! Crawley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yates might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crawley has got the better of the exchanges.
A lazy left from Crawley finds it's target.
Yates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
It seemed like Yates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Crawley.
Crawley blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Crawley takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crawley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?#T2#
Yates missing with a left hand there. Crawley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crawley with a nice cross.
Crawley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yates takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yates throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates tries to clinch up
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yates has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
Yates throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range. #T3#
Yates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Crawley.
Yates blocks a jab.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
Yates takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Crawley lands with a hook. Yates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawley throws a series of strikes that have Yates backpedaling.
Crawley misses with a lunging right hand
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates staying out of range there.#T4##CL2#
Yates pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yates's head backwards.
Yates is looking to score with low kicks.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Crawley.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yates swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crawley misses with a hook.
Crawley lands a body shot.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Crawley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Yates moves away and avoids it.
Yates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Crawley throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crawley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yates in his tracks.
Yates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yates scrambles back to his feet.
Billy Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Yates moves away and avoids it.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.#T1#
Crawley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yates counters with a three punch combo that has Crawley backing up. Crawley nods at Yates to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Crawley throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Crawley misses the jab.
Yates steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crawley.
Yates defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Yates misses with a double jab.
Crawley thuds a left hand into Yates's body.
Crawley lands a really nice looking cross but Yates seems unphased.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Crawley - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Yates.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
Yates swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawley misses its target.
Crawley connects with the punch.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crawley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yates's head backwards.
Crawley takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billy Crawley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Yates takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Yates slips under a jab from Crawley.
Crawley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crawley slips a straight right by Yates.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Crawley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yates.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yates throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yates blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yates moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawley misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crawley lands with an uppercut that bounces Yates off the cage and back into range.
Crawley throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
Yates throws a counter combo.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
Crawley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yatess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates misses with the combination.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates misses the body punch
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reilly Yates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Crawley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Crawley!
After winning the bout, Billy Crawley 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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Event:
Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yates lands with a good body shot.
Yates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magic lands with an uppercut that bounces Yates off the cage and back into range.
Magic connects with the punch.
Yates cracks Magic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magic.
Magic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates takes a swing at Magic's ribcage but misses.
Magic lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A jab from Magic finds it's way through Yates's defenses.
Magic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
Magic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
As Magic looks to move away, Yates throws a big counter combo but Magic just gets out of the way.#KD2#
Magic drops Yates with a beautiful combination! Yates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magic is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Yates defending well as Magic loads up on a big left hand.
Yates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Magic throws a series of punches but Yates moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Yates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magic.
Magic swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Magic misses with a double jab.
Magic lands a nice hook to Yates's body. Yates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magic throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yates's head backwards.
Good exchange - Magic coming out on top.
Yates throws a combination. Magic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yates is looking to wear down Magic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magic.
Magic scores with a punch to the head.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magic throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Reilly Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Yates misses. #T3#
Yates throws a series of punches but Magic avoids them all with ease.
Magic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Magic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yates tries to bum rush Magic with a series of wild strikes but Magic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magic misses with a body shot.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Magic throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Magic.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magic looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Yates tries to clinch up.#T4#
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magic misses with a looping left.
Yates is looking to counter the offense by Magic and move into the clinch.
Magic lands with a right hand.
Magic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magic.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates throws a right and a left that Magic avoids nicely.
Magic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yates with a body shot.
Yates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Magic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Magic cracks Yates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magic with a nice cross.#ROC2#Yates is rocked!
Magic misses the shot to the body.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magic swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Yates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yates.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magic taking a breather.
Yates lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
A nice side step and Magic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magic moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yates walks into a straight right hand from Magic.
Magic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Magic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates tries to clinch but Magic is having none of it.
Magic looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magic.
Yates throwing a counter right hand but Magic manages to avoid it.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magic.
Magic throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Yates throws a combination that misses
and Magic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Magic.#CL#
Yates gets a clinch.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Magic tries to tie him up. #BC#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Yates there.
Yates works Magic's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Yates has Magic up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike.
Magic is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magic scores with a nice head shot.
Yates lands with a straight right. Magic didn't see that one coming.
Big Magic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Magic scores with a jab.
Yates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magic connects with a single shot there.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Magic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yates blocks a jab.
Magic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magic throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Yates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Yates and sends Magic crashing to the mat! Yates follows him down to the mat - Magic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Magic is rocked!
Magic taking some punishment here, with Yates in his half guard.
Magic is still in real trouble! Can Yates finish him?
Yates not doing much here.
Yates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
That's time! Yates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Magic misses with a wild body shot.
Yates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magic seems to have recovered his senses.
Yates lands a nice looking body shot.
Magic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates moves out of range of the strikes.
Magic misses with a left hand
and Yates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magic thinking.
Yates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Yates moves into the clinch.
Magic prevents a body shot from Yates. #BC2#
Magic breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Yates throws a series of strikes that have Magic backpedaling.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Magic does it's job there.
Magic connects with a jab.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magic.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Yates misses the jab.#CL#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Yates.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates landing knees to the body.
Magic wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Yates. #T3#
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.
Magic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magic. #BC2#
Magic manages to break the clinch.
Magic scores with a sloppy right hand. Yates should have avoided that one.
Magic misses the jab.
Yates is looking to counter the offense by Magic and move into the clinch.
Magic scores with a nice strike.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Magic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Yates misses with a head kick.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Magic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magic throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magic lands with a shot to the body.
Yates staying out of range there.
Magic just misses with a punch to the body.
Magic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Reilly Yates.
I think Yates 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reilly Yates! |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luizao circles away quickly and effectively.
Luizao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luizao is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Luizao circles away and we're back to standing.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luizao tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luizao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yates.
Yates scores with a punch to the head.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates thuds his right hand into Luizao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Luizao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luizao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yates is fending him off so far but Luizao persists. Nope, Yates circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luizao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Yates.
Luizao dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Yates cracks a nice hook into Luizao's ribs.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates looks to land a combination but Luizao avoids it well.
Luizao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luizao.
Yates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Luizao.
Yates jabs at Luizao's body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yates backs off Luizao throws a huge counter combo but Yates manages to avoid it all.
Yates lands a body shot.
#CL#
Yates clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Luizao closes the distance and pushes Yates back into the cage.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates stalling against the cage.
Luizao can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luizao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yates.#T3#
Yates stuffs the takedown.
Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Yates lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Luizao sprawling to the canvas. Yates follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Luizao hang on? #ROC#Luizao is rocked!
Luizao gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luizao is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Luizao looking to pass the guard.
Yates has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Luizao has passed into side control.
#T4#
Luizao tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Luizao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luizao on the side of the head.
Luizao slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Yates lands with a nice body punch.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Luizao shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Luizao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luizao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yates defends it nicely.
Yates tries to bum rush Luizao with a series of wild strikes but Luizao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reilly Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Luizao misses with a double jab.
Yates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yates wants it to stay on the feet.
Reilly Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Luizao.
Yates cracks Luizao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates lands with a nice body punch.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Luizao has a takedown stuffed.
Yates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luizao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luizao somewhat.
Yates misses with a body kick.
As Yates backs off Luizao throws a huge counter combo but Yates manages to avoid it all.
Luizao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luizao is breathing heavily.
Yates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yates is looking to wear down Luizao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luizao is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him?#CL#
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
Luizao seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luizao circles away quickly and effectively.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luizao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates cracks Luizao with an open hand slap.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Luizao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luizao moves to clinch but Yates breaks away
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
Luizao shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
Yates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Luizao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Luizao is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yates is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Luizao.#T3#
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Yates.
Luizao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
Luizao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yates leaning against his opponent.
Yates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luizao or not.
Yates stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
#T4##BC#
Yates manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yates.
Yates lands a nice hook to Luizao's body. Luizao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luizao has his takedown stuffed
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Yates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luizao, pushing him back against the cage.
Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luizao backwards.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luizao.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luizao up against the cage.#TD#
Yates pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Yates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Luizao wants a takedown.
Reilly Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luizao shoots for a takedown but Yates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luizao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Luizao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yates counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Luizao badly! He tries to strike back but Yates puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Luizao out cold! Oh man, Luizao will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reilly Yates! |
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