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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva comes to the cage accompanied by Hopeless Wanderer. Alexander Reva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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195 lbs
16 - 20 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Reva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reva swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Reva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killjoy drives through and clinches with Reva against the cage.
Killjoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reva lunges at Killjoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killjoy's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva misses with a hook. Killjoy ducked under it nicely.
Reva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Killjoy misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reva is defended easily by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reva was well out of range. Poor timing from Killjoy.
Reva cracks Killjoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killjoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killjoy lands with an overhand left.
Reva throws a lazy right hand but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reva swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killjoy wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Killjoy fails to land.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy misses with an uppercut
and Reva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killjoy scores with a push kick.
Reva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killjoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Reva dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Reva backs off Killjoy throws a huge counter combo but Reva manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
A lazy body kick from Killjoy
and Reva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reva content to control rather than advance.
Reva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killjoy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reva wants to pass to mount but Killjoy is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Reva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Killjoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Reva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Reva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reva goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.
Reva sets himself, and Killjoy steps forward looking for the clinch! Reva avoids it this time.
Reva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reva to keep the fight standing.
Killjoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reva smiles and moves away.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Killjoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Killjoy with that takedown attempt.
Alexander Reva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy moves to clinch but Reva breaks away
enabling Reva to counter with a crisp jab.
Reva lands with a nice combination. Killjoy backs away looking to recover.
Killjoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Reva misses with a looping left.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Reva tries a body shot but Killjoy blocks it.
Reva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killjoy.
Reva manages to break the clinch.
Reva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killjoy can do to turn this around?
Reva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reva showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reva wants to pass the guard but Killjoy is defending well.
Reva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reva looking for a submission but Killjoy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Reva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva tries to free his leg and advance position but Killjoy is retaining full guard.
Killjoy keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reva looks to throw the jab but Killjoy is out of range.
Reva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killjoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Reva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reva taking a breather.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Reva has him pressed against the cage.
Reva digs a right hand underneath Killjoy's ribcage. Killjoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killjoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Reva won't allow it.
Killjoy looking to throw knees to the head but Reva is blocking nicely.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy throws a head kick that misses.
Reva circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKilljoy.
Reva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killjoy defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Reva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Killjoy lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reva misses the target.
Reva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Reva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Killjoy lands a head kick!
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Reva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy moves forwards but Reva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reva, as that shot connected.
Killjoy avoids the body shot from Reva.
Reva throws a body shot but no joy.
Reva misses with an uppercut.
Killjoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killjoy has closed the distance and engaged Reva in a clinch.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reva to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reva uses from the top position.
Reva trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Reva looking to pass the guard.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reva is working hard here to advance position.
Reva trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Reva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander Reva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Reva catches Killjoy right on the button with a cross.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Reva circles away and keeps his distance.
Killjoy avoids the body shot from Reva.
A little jabbing left from Killjoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killjoy. Killjoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy clinches up against the cage.
Killjoy throws a head punch that misses.
Killjoy jumps guard but Reva stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killjoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reva walks away with a smile on his face. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Reva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
A jab from Killjoy misses.
Killjoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Reva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Reva misses.
Killjoy throws out a counter right but Reva avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Reva. That snapped Killjoy's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Reva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reva, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Reva!
Alexander Reva made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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