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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Reyes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reyes is looking to escape.
Reyes is positioning himself well to prevent Hyde advancing to mount.
Hyde trying to control from half guard but Reyes is working away.
Reyes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hyde scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hyde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hyde trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hyde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reyes really is a fat lump.
Hyde looks winded!
Reyes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Hyde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to improve his position.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyes regains half guard.
Hyde is looking to advance position but Reyes won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reyes fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reyes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyde pulls guard effortlessly.
Hyde is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Hyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyde controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Hyde.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is looking to stand up but Hyde won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hyde dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyde feints and as Reyes raises his hands in defense, Hyde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hyde trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Hyde tries to pass.
Hyde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reyes dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hyde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reyes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes stands up and waves to Hyde to follow him.
Hyde is breathing heavily.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Hyde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hyde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reyes is pulling down on Hyde's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Reyes controlling the position.
Hyde is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hyde. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reyes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Reyes has control of Hyde's left arm, preventing Hyde from doing any damage.
Hyde wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reyes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hyde looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyde wants to control but Reyes passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Hyde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reyes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hyde to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hyde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ethan Hyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Hyde is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws a strike but Reyes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes postures up in Hyde's guard and throws a big left but Hyde blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes postures up.
Reyes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyde's guard.
Reyes stands and steps away. Hyde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyde darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Hyde has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reyes.
Reyes wants to stand up but Hyde is controlling him.
Hyde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reyes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reyes has escaped and now he's on top!
Hyde has a closed guard, preventing Reyes from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes postures up and lands a big shot to Hyde's brow.
Reyes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes.
Hyde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reyes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hyde but great work by Reyes.
Ethan Hyde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyde defending against the ground and pound.
Hyde tries to improve position but can't.
Reyes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyde is trying to control Reyes's posture but Reyes avoids it.
Hyde looking for a sweep but Reyes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Robin Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes dominating with strikes here.
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 Robin Reyes.
Well Hyde 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hyde!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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