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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Randy (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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214 lbs
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194 cm
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Randy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy shoots in looking for a takedown. Reem tries to sprawl out of it but Randy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randy manages to circle out of the way.
Randy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reem tries to buck Randy off but Randy is having none of it.
Randy trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy decides to stand back up. Randy steps back and let's Reem get back to his feet.
Reem is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy wants to land a leg kick but Reem is out of range.
Randy gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Randy tries to pull guard but Reem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Randy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alex Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Randy.
Reem pushes Randy up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy is looking for a takedown.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Randy blocks a body shot from Reem.
A short left from Reem.
Randy blocking some punches.
Randy blocks an uppercut.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Randy leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randy tries a knee to the head but Reem blocks it.
Randy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Randy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reem tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randy is trying to pull guard but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Randy controls his hands.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randy is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randy in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in for a double leg but Reem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reem moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randy slips a straight right by Reem.
Alex Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem has Randy up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy shoots in looking for a takedown but Reem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem sends Randy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reem is motioning to the referee to let Randy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Randy is rocked!
Randy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Reem pushes Randy up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem digs a right hand into Randy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Randy's gas tank.
Randy wants a takedown.
Randy looks winded!
Reem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Randy with a mighty uppercut! Randy falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Randy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Reem!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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