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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Reis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis misses with a series of wild punches.
God of Thunder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reis to the mat! Reis manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reis keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
God of Thunder throws a big elbow that misses.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
God of Thunder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
God of Thunder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
God of Thunder trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
God of Thunder won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis working for submissions but it's allowed God of Thunder to get to half guard.
God of Thunder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
God of Thunder lands with a punch from half guard.
Reis trying to control here.
God of Thunder is looking to stall here but Reis recovers full guard.
God of Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God of Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
God of Thunder trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
God of Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to sweep but no luck.
Reis keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor God of Thunder.
God of Thunder shoots and misses
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. God of Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reis working the strikes but God of Thunder uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. God of Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.
God of Thunder landing rabbit punches to the side of Reis's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
God of Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis thows a huge punch but God of Thunder dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
God of Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis blocks the strikes from God of Thunder.
God of Thunder is looking to improve his position.
God of Thunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reis.
God of Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Reis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God of Thunder wants to control but Reis is keeping busy.
Reis misses with a head shot. God of Thunder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as God of Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking to work some ground and pound but God of Thunder has wrist control.
Reis throws a big elbow that misses.
Reis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reis postures up.
Reis throwing strikes but missing.
God of Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet God of Thunder, not yet.
Reis throwing strikes from guard but God of Thunder blocks nicely.
God of Thunder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God of Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
God of Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. God of Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Reis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reis cracks God of Thunder with a good jab.
God of Thunder with a poor takedown
enabling Reis to counter with a crisp jab.
God of Thunder tries for a takedown but Reis circles away easily
and Reis counters with a straight right hand.
God of Thunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor God of Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis shoots in and bounces God of Thunder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reis is working God of Thunder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reis throws a strike but God of Thunder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
God of Thunder throwing strikes but missing.
God of Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God of Thunder preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. God of Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. God of Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
God of Thunder throwing strikes from guard but Reis blocks nicely.
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reis is looking for a triangle but God of Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Reis working for a triangle but God of Thunder defends it easily.
Reis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis looking for a guillotine here but God of Thunder defends easily.
God of Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, God of Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Reis's legs - danger averted.
God of Thunder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells God of Thunder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God of Thunder is really struggling to control Reis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder throwing strikes but missing.
God of Thunder postures up in Reis's guard and throws a big left but Reis blocks it.
God of Thunder trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
God of Thunder preventing the sweep.
God of Thunder wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from God of Thunder.
Reis keeping moving, preventing God of Thunder from controlling successfully.
Reis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Julian Reis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thor God of Thunder wasn't doing enough on the ground.
God of Thunder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
God of Thunder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Reis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! God of Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
God of Thunder fails to land the takedown.
God of Thunder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reis misses the jab.
God of Thunder with a poor takedown
and Reis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thor God of Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
God of Thunder fails with the takedown
letting Reis counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor God of Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God of Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reis counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
God of Thunder fails with the takedown
and Reis counters with a left and a right that stings God of Thunder.
Reis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
God of Thunder is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Reis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Reis working the ground and pound but God of Thunder is defending the strikes.
Reis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Reis.
God of Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Reis scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Reis crashes against the mat.
Reis in side control, throwing shots but God of Thunder defends.
God of Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
God of Thunder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reis.
Reis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear God of Thunder down.
God of Thunder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reis in side control, throwing shots but God of Thunder defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God of Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Reis keeps moving and retains side control.
Reis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Reis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
God of Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Thor God of Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
God of Thunder gets back to half guard.
Reis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis wants to pass the guard but God of Thunder is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
God of Thunder is looking for a sweep. Reis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, God of Thunder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Julian Reis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reis tries to pass the half guard into mount. God of Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
God of Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reis 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor God of Thunder!
A relieved looking Thor God of Thunder 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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